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D.E.A.R. Day | Choose Joy
But mostly reading—at least to me—brings joy, helping the mind be a little happier.
International Children’s Book Day | Choose Joy
After all, some of our most cherished books are written for children (or the child-like at heart).
International Read to Me Day | Choose Joy
Being read to has shaped my life, giving me a love for words, for books, for people and cultures. For life. It has brought joy to my soul.
Healthy Habits Update: Sleep
A few weeks ago, I posted about finding joy and happiness through healthy habits. I said that a healthy body leads to a healthier, happier mind…and I stand by that. But…well, I blithely said that I would start by improving my sleep habits and signed off. It hasn’t been that easy. Not even close. Turns…
World War II
I’ve been jotting down World War II books that I want to read and have upwards of 20. I’ve decided to read across genres on this subject as each gives you a new look into that world. At this rate, I’ll have to read several a month to really do the Great War justice. Here’s…
The Catcher in the Rye: Book Review
Do you ever read a book where your like, “Okay, so…?” while waiting the entire time for the whole point? Like the shining moment of realization or the great tragedy or even the alien invasion. Something to make you say, “Okay. This is why I read the book.” That was like The Catcher in the Rye for me….
A Monster Calls: Book Club
A Monster Calls was the perfect book for an October book club. A little bit supernatural, a little bit strange, and—in the end—100 percent human. Even Lizzy gives it two paws up. Basically, the book follows a boy, Connor, as he struggles with the reality of his mother’s cancer. Yes, there is a monster, a monster who…
The Last Lecture: Book Club
I’m not sure how to define The Last Lecture, except to say that it’s a cross between a nonfiction novel, a memoir, and a self-help book. The author, Randy Pausch, wrote it fully knowing that his days were limited—don’t we all know this in some way?—and he wanted something that his kids could read one…
Same Kind of Different As Me: Book Club
I have to admit that I’m months behind in reviewing books from my book club. The Same Kind of Different As Me was the the July book…so oops… Although it hasn’t been my favorite book club book so far, it’s a good read. The book follows the lives of two men: Denver Moore and Ron Hall….
The Last Star: Book Review
I’m not gonna lie, this has been one of my favorite trilogies. I know, you read the cover and think, “Aliens. Again? Why would I read this?” Because it’s about MORE than aliens. It’s about humanity. The beauty of the series is that you don’t really realize this at first. You get little hints here…
The Infinite Sea: Book Review
In the last book, we left our hero, Cassie, and her friends (aka: alien/human Evan, boy crush Ben, brother Sam, and socially awkward Marika) in the wilderness. She’d successfully infiltrated Vosch’s evil lair/military installation and retrieved her brother with the help of Evan Walker, meeting in the process a boy she knew from her school…
Tyger Tyger 