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Deeper Than Expected (And That’s Not a Dig at the Author)

Managing Expectations by Minnie Driver

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Best for: Fans of well-written and insightful autobiographies of public figures. In a nutshell: Actress and author Driver shares the details of a few stories that provide the reader with real insight into her life. Worth quoting: I listened so didn’t take down any particular phrases, but there were definitely multiple times I had a strong positive reaction to something she shared. Why I chose it: On one level, I’m a bit of a fan in that I think she is fantastic in Grosse Pointe […]

Thought-Provoking and Meditative

How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy by Jenny Odell

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Best for: Those who are interested in being more intentional with their time and attention. In a nutshell: Artist and author Odell explores ways to be more intentional with our time, and how that relates to community and environment. Worth quoting: “That tiny, glowing world of metrics cannot compare to this one, which speaks to me instead in breezes, light and shadow, and the unruly, indescribably detail of the real.” “The impulse to say goodbye to it all, permanently, doesn’t just neglect our responsibility to […]

I Should Have Known By The Title…

On Being Nice by The School of Life

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Best for: I am not going to recommend this to anyone, though I could imagine that perhaps fans of Jordan Peterson might find this to be right for them? Not for any specific reason, just a feeling I have. In a nutshell: The best I can describe this is as the book form of one of those personality tests management consultants rely on that don’t have any backing in science and yet very confidently reduces everyone down to a series of dichotomies. Worth quoting: Nope. […]

Weird Timing on This One

Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents by Jenny Wales

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Best for: There is only one audience for this one, and that audience is people who are planning to live in the UK long term. In a nutshell: Everything the UK government thinks one needs to know to become a citizen or permanent resident of the nation. Worth quoting: N/A Why I chose it: On 22 September I’m taking the Life in the UK exam, which I need to apply for permanent residency early next year. Review: So this book is subtitled ‘A Guide for […]

Humanity, Ethics, Love – Taking On All the Big Questions

Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

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Best for: Those who like deep, emotional, thoughtful novels that are more character driven than plot-driven. In a nutshell: Klara is an AF waiting to be chosen by a child. Why I chose it: Never Let Me Go remains one of my absolute favorite novels. I saw all the great reviews this one was getting and decided to pick it up. Review: It’s hard to speak about specifics in this book without spoiling it, so … I think I’m going to spoil it. Before the […]

Fun Behind-The-Scenes Stories

The Office BFFs: Tales From The Office From Two Best Friends Who Were There by Jenna Fischer & Angela Kinsey

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Best for: Fans of either The Office TV show, or The Office Ladies podcast In a nutshell: Jenna ‘Pam’ Fischer and Angela ‘Angela’ Kinsey share stories of their time on The Office, which led to them becoming best friends. Worth quoting: N/A (audio book) Why I chose it: It was suggested by Audible and sounded fun Review: I didn’t watch The Office when it was on – I mean, I’m sure I saw episodes of it at the time but it wasn’t a show I […]



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