The Surprising Book Genre That I Can't Stop Reading
Hi Love,
As of this writing, I've read 35 books so far this year! Last year, 2020, I read a total of 50 books, a great record, that'll probably be surpassed this year. My not-so-secret-secret is audiobooks! They've been a game changer for me! My close friends would tell you that I'm more of a lover of books, as in buying books, than I am an actual reader. Social media has shown be that I'm not alone in that camp. You might be there with me. So many of us love reading, but just don't have the time! It sucks. And for some, even when we got more time than expected (1st season of the pandemic, anybody?) we still kinda struggled. I surely did. And it was in that season I found what worked very well for me: reading non-fiction via audiobooks. And the genre that I surprisingly loved was memoirs!
The Book that Explains American Racism
Hey Love,
Today's post is something I've been wanting to write for some time. A book review; sort of. It was through a conversation with a friend that I was reminded that I have a platform and a voice. Sometimes we truly forget what's right in front of us. I can't think of a better book to talk about than one I recently read via audiobook. This book has truly shifted how I view the racial and social issues that plague America, our country. Today's post is not so much a book review, but more so my thoughts while reading the book. Caste, written by journalist Isabel Wilkerson, was released earlier this year; the book describes the implicit American caste system and how it's evolved since its inception in 1619.
Fall 2015 Reading List
- Love Style Life
- A backstage view of the lovely life of Garance Dore, stylist and fashion editor. The book is filled with stories on life, style, and love along with many of her gorgeous illustrations. I hope this one is good, there has been a few of these "Parisian" books released lately that have been kinda disappointing as far as content goes.
- Why Not Me?
- Mindy! I absolutely love her and her perspective on career, life, and love. And this book is just that wrapped in a beautiful cover. I look forward to reading her witty words and great insights that always find a way to motivate me.
- Wildflower
- I am very interested to read about Drew Barrymore's transformation. I think she's gleaned a lot of wisdom as someone who has lived most of her life in the media and has shared some pretty lows and highs in that limelight. Another gorgeous cover, hope the content is equally engaging.
- Me Before You
- I've had this on my shelf for months now and may have even mentioned it on the blog before, but I need to read Jojo Moyes's highly rated romance about two uncommon souls learning to make difficult choices in the name of love.
- All the Light We Cannot See
- When a book as a 4.6 rating with over 17,000 reviews on Amazon I think it warrants a read. The story follows a blind French girl and a German boy in occupied France during World War II. The story deals with lost, love, and humanity. I'm looking forward to this one.
- The Highly Sensitive Person
- I first came across this book from a podcast. Elaine Aron's book on individuals that “are more aware of subtleties and process information in a deeper, more reflective way" is one I am eager to delve fully into as someone who self-identifies as a highly sensitive person. There are self-assessment tools to help you identify your particular sensitivities and a whole heap of other suggestions on how to live as an "HSP".
- Simply Tuesday: Small Moment Living in a Fast-Moving World
- I don't know how I came across this book, but I'm certainly grateful that I did. From the title you can guess that it's a book about slowing down and enjoying life's small moments. But author Emily Freeman goes deeper and offers wonderful insight into why small moments are essential to our living. I'm looking forward to doing a review.
- The Simply Living Guide
- Another oldie, but goodie. Janet Juhrs book is all about adding more joy in life through simple living. As someone who is fully subscribed to the idea of living a slow-paced and simple life I am thrilled to come across this guidebook that talks about living a deliberately more fulfilling life.
- Breathe
- A five weeks study guide/journal about making time for God and focusing on His will in order to live a life that is not neglective of tranquility, serenity, and repose.
- 5 Minutes With Jesus
- We're all juggling so many different things in life and it's extremely difficult to find time to do anything else that chase the to-do list. But that's no way to live. And Shelia Walsh's new devotion focuses on using just five of our 1440 daily minutes to focus on what matters most.
What I've Read No.1
I have a deep love for the written word. I love reading books, news, scientific articles, you name it. Reading is an adventure to a land of knowledge and new perspectives. If you've read any of the Final Look post you'd note that I always have a book in hand. So I thought it would be a great idea to share my thoughts on some of those books, possibly on a monthly basis. I primarily stick to non-fiction, but I occasionally dabble in fiction. So in this new series I'm sharing my thoughts on 5 books I've recently read.