Full disclosure: I was given an ARC of this book from Stress Free Book Marketing in exchange for an honest review. It’s been awhile since I reviewed a self-help book. Yes, I listed Buy My Book, Not Because You Should, But I’d Like Some Money by John Marszalkowski as one, but it’s not a traditionalContinue reading “The Indispensable Element: Six Keys to Lead Yourself to Success in Your Life, Work, and Relationships Book Review”
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The Flight of Celestial Race Horses Book Review
In all my years spent reading, I’ve read some books that were indeed bizarre. These include Vita Nostra by Marina and Sergei Dyachenko and Transcendence by Shay Savage. Today, I can now add another title to that group: The Flight of Celestial Horses by Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, the former president and current Chairman of the People’sContinue reading “The Flight of Celestial Race Horses Book Review”
Box of Birds: What New Zealand Taught Me about Life and the Practice of Medicine Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free PDF copy of this book by Stress Free Book Marketing in exchange for an honest review. If I had a nickel for every time I review a memoir written by a doctor detailing their self-discovery journey by traveling to other countries and practicing more holistic-based medicine, I wouldContinue reading “Box of Birds: What New Zealand Taught Me about Life and the Practice of Medicine Book Review”
Late Bloomer: Finding My Authentic Self at Midlife Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Books Forward in exchange for an honest review. There’s always that one book that speaks to someone in such a way that it’s hard to put it into words. One simply feels that they are being seen and heard while readingContinue reading “Late Bloomer: Finding My Authentic Self at Midlife Book Review”
The Cinematic Voyage of The Pirate: Kelly, Garland, and Minnelli at Work Book Review
Anytime that a movie becomes iconic, there will probably be a book or a documentary about the making of it. Films that have gotten this treatment include The Wizard of Oz, Gone With the Wind, The Godfather, and The Pirate. What? Yes reader, I did say The Pirate – a 1948 movie musical starring GeneContinue reading “The Cinematic Voyage of The Pirate: Kelly, Garland, and Minnelli at Work Book Review”
Open for Interpretation: A Doctor’s Journey into Astrology Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Books Forward in exchange for an honest review. A good chunk of nonfiction is littered with spiritual memoirs. For those are not familiar, these are titles in which the author expresses unfulfillment in life. Then, something happens, and they are offContinue reading “Open for Interpretation: A Doctor’s Journey into Astrology Book Review”
The Beat, The Scene, The Sound: A DJ’s Journey Through the Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of House Music in New York City Book Review
I love learning about new things. They help me to expand my knowledge as well as perspective on various topics. Prior to reading The Beat, The Scene, The Sound: A DJ’s Journey Through the Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of House Music in New York City by DJ Disciple and Henry Kronk, I knew little aboutContinue reading “The Beat, The Scene, The Sound: A DJ’s Journey Through the Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of House Music in New York City Book Review”
Not Weakness: Navigating the Culture of Chronic Pain Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Books Forward in exchange for an honest review. As with many of the books that I’ve reviewed on this website, I’ve come across ones that discuss certain walks of life. This includes last week’s subject Lifeline to a Soul, which coveredContinue reading “Not Weakness: Navigating the Culture of Chronic Pain Book Review”
The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free eARC copy of this book by NetGalley and Hachette Books in exchange for an honest review. I’ve been excited to read books over the years. One can look at my review of Always Look on the Bright Side of Life: A Sortabiography by Eric Idle to see thatContinue reading “The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music Book Review”
What Am I Reading – Chapter Thirty-Nine
Hi Everybody! I hope everyone’s having a great October so far. I sure have! My job as an archivist will become permanent very soon. I’m also getting my cosplay ready for Youmacon! Even though I have a lot on my plate, I still managed to find time to read some new books. They are someContinue reading “What Am I Reading – Chapter Thirty-Nine”
Book Reviews by a Chick Who Reads Everything 