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. I don't have a huge cookbook collection, but I do keep a few favorites In one of his books, Michael Pollan talks about how people spend more time watching cooking … [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...]