Happy December 12th, fellow readers! I am a huge fan of The Popcast with Knox and Jamie – a pop culture podcast with the objective of educating listeners on “things that entertain, but do not matter.” If you haven’t already subscribed, I recommend doing so immediately. Knox McCoy, one of the hosts, recently wrote a…
I am that aunt that gets her nieces and nephews books for Christmas and birthdays – so when Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History, by Vashti Harrison was released, I scooped that up right away! Much to my delight, Harrison has a new Little Leaders book out, perfect for that little lady in your life…
Happy Monday, friends! Can you believe it’s December 10th already?! Our next selection in The 12 Days of Books of 2018 is Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, by Gail Honeyman. Here’s the official book blurb: Meet Eleanor Oliphant: She struggles with appropriate social skills and tends to say exactly what she’s thinking. Nothing is missing in…
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…
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…
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…