Title: What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast and Two Other Short Guides to Achieving More at Work and at Home Author: Laura Vanderkam Publisher: Portfolio/Penguin Source: Columbus Metropolitan Library Three powerful mini e-books about high productivity, now together in paperback Laura Vanderkam has combined her three popular mini e-books into one comprehensive guide,… Continue reading What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast and Two Other Short Guides to Achieving More at Work and at Home by Laura Vanderkam
The Fair Fight by Anna Freeman
Why did I read this book? It was a book club pick. What did I think of this book? I really enjoyed it. It’s a dense book so don’t expect it to be full of fluff. I was worried that IÂ wouldn’t finish it in time. Who should read this book? Anyone who is willing to… Continue reading The Fair Fight by Anna Freeman
Release Day for C is for Chimera
You know what today is, right? It’s the official release day for C is for Chimera. I received an electronic ARC for review but haven’t read it yet. I misplaced my kindle cord and the poor thing has been sitting dormant for over a month. To date, I still haven’t found it so I ordered… Continue reading Release Day for C is for Chimera
Jewish Book Month – November 6th to December 6th
In another week or so is Jewish Book Month. The Jewish Book Council designates this month as a time to celebrate and promote Jewish books. It seems most of the Jewish books anyone ever talks about are tales about the Holocaust but there is so much more. Immigrant tales, short story collections, biographies and cookbooks. Will… Continue reading Jewish Book Month – November 6th to December 6th
The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black
Why did I read this book? I saw the book cover, liked it and noticed the book was written by Holly Black. What did I think of this book? I really liked it! It has female empowerment and is set in an alternate world where fairies and humans co-exist. Being a hero is sometimes scary… Continue reading The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black
Kreativ Blogger Award
Note: The below post is from 2010 and I found it while reviewing what was in my draft folder. I decided to share it instead of deleting it as much of it is still quite true. I think it was never posted because I was tasked with awarding it to five people and I didn’t… Continue reading Kreativ Blogger Award
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
Why did I read this book? I kept hearing good things about it without anyone giving anything away other than the title character is an unreliable witness to something. What did I think of this book? I listened to this during my commute to and from work. The voice actresses were great and didn’t detract… Continue reading The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
All Hallows Read 2015
Guess what time of year it is? It’s time for All Hallows Read! And I’m going to celebrate it in style. This year I belong to a book club where we do bookish things on a monthly basis. Each month has a different hostess and the book choices are varied. I won’t post the picture… Continue reading All Hallows Read 2015
Bite Size Book Reviews
New this year is the Bite Size Book Review. Much smaller than my normal review it answers the three basic questions: Why did I read it? What did I think of it? Who should read it? I’m hoping it will help me knock out a bunch of reviews between now and the end of the year.… Continue reading Bite Size Book Reviews
Mailbox Monday – September 21st
A big thank you to Marcia for originating Mailbox Monday. In this weekly meme you share books which came into your home during the week. I reserved some books at the library this week and heard of some through BookBub. Here are the books I picked up this week: Valkyrie Rising by Ingrid Paulson – Nothing… Continue reading Mailbox Monday – September 21st