Last summer one of my biggest reading accomplishments was reading Capital Dames by Cokie Roberts. As much as I love history and women’s history in particular - Capital Dames was a little bit out of my wheelhouse. After all, I do not prioritize reading non-fiction as much as I would like to. Don’t get me wrong, I […]
5 Audiobooks Under 5 Hours
May 27, 2021
If you are new to trying audiobooks, a short listen might be right up your alley. These 5 audiobooks under 5 hours long are not a huge time commitment. I think of it as being a taste of the wonderful world of audiobooks. They are a way to ease into listening to books. And honestly, […]
Meet The Frugalwoods by Elizabeth Willard Thames | Audiobook Review
May 7, 2021
Why Did I Listen To Meet The Frugalwoods by Elizabeth Willard Thames? I have read the Frugalwoods blog for years. You see, I like reading about personal finance and about being frugal. Do I believe that skipping a latte will make me set for retirement? No. However, I do think that cutting back in certain […]
Well That Escalated Quickly by Franchesca Ramsey | Book Review
July 9, 2018
Well, That Escalated Quickly by Franchesca Ramsey IMMEDIATELY appealed to me. Friends, I am like okay at social justice. There is a whole lot that I have to learn, right. So, this book felt like a great opportunity to learn about being a better activist. ALSO, I am one of those people who has retweeted […]
Between The World And Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates | Audiobook Review
May 29, 2017
Why Did I Listen To Between The World And Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates? Between The World And Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates got a whole lot of attention after 2016 presidential election in the US. I think it was part of this NPR article where it recommended different books to understand your political opposites. While I […]
Princesses Behaving Badly | Linda Rodriguez McRobbie | Audiobook Review
May 12, 2017
Why Did I Listen To Princesses Behaving Badly: Real Stories from History Without the Fairy-Tale Endings? Princesses Behaving Badly: Real Stories From History Without The Fairy-Tale Endings by Linda Rodriguez McRobbie is a book that I was supposed to get in the mail for review. However, it never showed up, which whatever. It is what […]