I frequently browse the books at the Little Free Library closest to my house in hopes that I'll find something good. Romance and crime novels often fill the two small shelves. And sometimes pamphlets on Jesus or PETA. There's been an Anne McCaffrey book in there for months now that always catches my eye, except it's the second book in a series. … [Read more...]
Best Books – Food Edition!
Today I wanted to share my favorite books on food. Some of them are cookbooks and others are a bit different. They're all books that for one reason or another I really love. In one of his books, Michael Pollan talks about how people spend more time watching cooking shows than actually cooking these days. He ponders about this fascination … [Read more...]
Better Than Before
I just finished reading Better Than Before: Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives by Gretchen Rubin and it turned out to be a very interesting read. I find habits to be a fascinating topic because they have such an impact on our lives. What I really loved about this book was how it acknowledged that different ways of making habits work for … [Read more...]
Seven Stories of Christmas Love
Leo Buscaglia is known for his books on love. Seven Stories of Christmas Love is a quick, heart-warming read that will remind you of the real meaning of Christmas and perhaps refresh your soul a little if you're feeling a bit of the stress of the season- shopping, cooking, commercialism, and crowds. My mom gave me this book a few years ago … [Read more...]
Calvin and Hobbes: Tenth Anniversary Book
I was browsing my book shelf, looking through all of the good books which didn't quite seem good enough to be considered a Best Book, when I noticed one of my Calvin and Hobbes books sitting on the shelf. Now, I would highly recommend any Calvin and Hobbes book, but this one is a particular favorite of mine. My dad bought it for me for … [Read more...]
The Language of Letting Go
The Language of Letting Go is a book of daily reflections. It is gentle, encouraging, and kind. Topics vary from having fun, setting boundaries, accomplishing goals, and of course lots of letting go: letting go of fear, letting go of worry, letting go of anxiety, and letting go of attempts to control others or the world. It is packed with wisdom … [Read more...]
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
While thinking about the Best Books series, I asked myself, "What books have really changed my life?" The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo came to mind and not because the title promised it would be life-changing. I bought this book about a year and a half ago when it came up as a popular title on Amazon. Sometimes, I don't … [Read more...]
The Happiness Project
The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin is a great book. When I decided to start the Best Books series, The Happiness Project immediately came to mind. First off, it deals with a great topic- happiness. Pretty much all of us just want to be happy, but how much time do we really spend working with that specific goal in mind? Gretchen Rubin … [Read more...]
Bird by Bird
I wanted to start a series of posts to share about my favorite books. These aren't just reviews of books I've read. I read a lot of books and don't want to suggest anybody waste their time on books that aren't truly amazing. I also don't know that I can say much about other people's writing. Your time is probably better spent reading their … [Read more...]