How many times a day do we compare ourselves to others, especially those we see on social media. I don’t want to think about it. Nona Jones is one of us in that regard, and is opening up about the struggle in her new book, Killing Comparison. I’d never heard of Nona before, but she’sContinue reading “Nona Jones Is “Killing Comparison””
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“Embrace Your Almost” With Jordan Lee Dooley
I was first introduced to Jordan Lee Dooley when my book club opted for her first book, Own Your Everyday shortly after it was published in 2019. I listened to the entire audiobook while working at the bookstore… twice… in two days. It just hit right. Since then, I’ve listened to her podcast, SHE, prettyContinue reading ““Embrace Your Almost” With Jordan Lee Dooley”
Apolo Ohno Makes a “Hard Pivot” After Olympics
When you were a kid, did you walk around slightly hunched and swinging one arm after the Olympics? Or am I the only one who imitated winter Olympians? Ok. It’s just me. I was (am) a dork. Whatever. Anyways, I was slightly obsessed with Apolo Anton Ohno and his bandana-wrapped long hair as a child,Continue reading “Apolo Ohno Makes a “Hard Pivot” After Olympics”
Dave Hollis is “Built Through Courage”
If you’re a Hollis Hater, just skip this one. I am not here for the drama. Dave Hollis is back with his second book, Built Through Courage, which is a nautical-themed map of some challenges he’s faced and how he’s worked through them. This includes touching on his decision to leave a successful career withContinue reading “Dave Hollis is “Built Through Courage””
Enough About Me
No, that’s not a statement on getting on with the bookish discussions. Well, kinda. Enough About Me is the title of a book by MSNBC anchor Richard Lui. It’s about “the unexpected power of selflessness” and released in March 2021. It’s a blend of self-help, research, memoir and some dad-style jokes. Tackling selflessness in aContinue reading “Enough About Me”
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