Stuck with You by Ali Hazelwood
I liked this novella a tad more than I liked the prior one in the series, Under One Roof, both of which are well-retooled prior stories. As before, the three main characters (including the one from the next novella) are friends and women in STEM, hence the term STEMinist. Which, to reiterate, I … [Read more]
The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien
I first read this book in college because it had been assigned in a class I almost took, and then regretted that I didn't take. Once I read it, I immediately read several more of Tim O'Brien's books. Later, he visited my college and gave a talk, an incoming student conference, and I was dismayed … [Read more]
Thrive: Finding Happiness the Blue Zones Way by Dan Buettner
I put this on hold at the library ages ago - it must still be really popular even though it was first published in 2010 (why does it still freak me out that 2010 was TWELVE years ago?!). Anyway, I wanted to read it because I've read a bunch of other stuff by Dan Buettner and listened to him being … [Read more]
Everyday Celebrations From Scratch by Maria Provenzano
Maria Provenzano shares a plethora of recipes and crafts to make every meal a special occasion. Since I graduated from college, I have gotten rather into cooking - it's soothing, and it introduces some variety in my diet. I love trying new recipes, especially if I like them enough that I can add … [Read more]
Between the Dark and the Daylight by Ed Gorman, ed.
When I was in my early 20’s, I was a secretary at a disreputable art school in San Francisco. I supported the Graphic, Advertising, and Computer Design departments. I moved between departments during the day and tried to look industrious. My favorite boss was the Graphic Design director. He had … [Read more]
Manhattan Cult Story: My Unbelievable True Story of Sex, Crimes, Chaos, and Survival by Spencer Schneider
Spencer Schneider tells the story of his decades in School, "an esoteric school for inner development," which was really just a cult. I love reading about cults - they're fascinating in a horrifying, often voyeuristic way. Schneider was writing about his own story, about a cult I'd never heard of … [Read more]
