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A Billion Years by Mike Rinder
When I learned that Mike Rinder, former head of the Office of Special Affairs for the Church of Scientology, was finally publishing his memoir, I smashed that pre-order button so hard. I opted for the audio version, which is read by the author. Rinder was raised in Scientology and rose in its ranks…
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I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy is kind of everywhere lately—and rightly so. Between the double-take of a title combined with a stunning cover shot, many readers (including me) couldn’t resist checking it out. I never watched iCarly or Sam & Cat on Nickelodeon and was only peripherally aware of Jennette…
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Assassinations that Changed the World by Nigel Cawthorne
I’m kind of a dummy when it comes to history, owing to a very flawed educational system combined with a lack of curiosity as an adult. It’s something that I’ve intentionally sought to change over the years, but there’s just so much to catch up on. I appreciate books like this one, which…
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The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
The Prophet is considered a classic book and for a while I was confused about it. Is it fiction? Is it non-fiction? How exactly does it provide guidance for everyday life? Is it a religious text? Turns out that it’s classified as spiritual fiction, which makes sense when you read it. To me,…
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Assaulted Caramel by Amanda Flower
I’ve read quite a few cozy mysteries to date, so there has to be a unique hook to really catch my interest. Murder in Amish country? That’ll do it. (I might also have a soft spot for the 1985 romantic thriller Witness.) Assaulted Caramel features Bailey, a New York chocolatier (read: fancy chocolate…
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10% Happier by Dan Harris
A book so good, I read it twice (years apart, but still). On my second read, I read the revised edition, which includes new material. Prior to reading 10% Happier, I had known of Dan Harris from his work as an ABC news correspondent. But I really learned more about him when I…
