If you loved The Martian, by Andy Weir, you should pick up a copy of his next book, Artemis. Here’s the official book blurb: Jasmine Bashara never signed up to be a hero. She just wanted to get rich. Not crazy, eccentric-billionaire rich, like many of the visitors to her hometown of Artemis, humanity’s…
One of the greatest books I’ve read all year is Beartown, by Fredrik Backman. It’s phenomenal. And yes, it’s the eighth selection of The 12 Days of Books of 2018. Here’s the official book blurb: People say Beartown is finished. A tiny community nestled deep in the forest, it is slowly losing ground to the ever-encroaching…
I adore Jodi Picoult. She’s by far one of my favorite authors, and I have read everything that she’s written – so needless to say, I was thrilled when she released a new book this year! A Spark of Light is our seventh selection of The 12 Days of Books of 2018. Here’s the official…
Starting on Sunday, January 6th, The Neo-Political Cowgirls will present their free workshop for girls ages 6-106. From 2:00-4:00 every Sunday in January, girls, and women from all walks of life are welcome to meet in the Boots Lamb room at Guild Hall to join us in journaling, holding conversations, and creating art based on…
I can’t believe The 12 Days of Books is halfway over! Time flies when you’re reading is so fun, eh? The next book is from everyone’s favorite turning novelist, Lianne Moriarity, I give, you – Nine Perfect Strangers. Here’s the official book blurb: Could ten days at a health resort really change you forever? In…
It’s time for Day Five of The 12 Days of Books! Book Five is a new title from Broadway vet and author Jenna Gavigan, Lulu the Broadway Mouse! This book is a perfect gift for that theatre child in your life. Here’s the official book blurb: Not to brag (well, this is my story, so…
Hannah Brencher is a light in this world, and her words are often the flashlight that pierces through the darkness. Her latest book, Come Matter Here: Your Invitation to Be Here in a Getting There World is the perfect gift for that special millennial in your life. Here’s the official blurb: Life is scary. Adulting is…
FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents Ben Lohrberg’s New York and Feinstein’s/54 Below cabaret debut in Dream with Me. With his charming wit and “powerful, yet sweet vibrato” (Revue West Michigan), Ben sings the music of Leonard Bernstein, Jeff Buckley, Harry Nilsson, Stephen Sondheim, and many others to create a rich tapestry of dreams sure to ease…
Book Three of the 2018 12 Days of Books comes from the brilliant and beautiful, Michelle Obama. Her memoir, Becoming, has dazzled audiences everywhere, and is the perfect gift for that special woman in your life. Here’s the official book blurb: In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one…
It’s Day Two of The 12 Days of Books, and I’m thrilled to bundle two books into this post – written by the simplified guru herself, Emily Ley. I’ve been a long time fan of Emily Ley since I started using her planners a few years ago. As someone who’s constantly juggling a million and one…