Best for: People who care too much about what other people think (but also aren’t in any real danger if they think ill of them) In a nutshell: In this parody of the Marie Kondo book, Ms. Knight provides a method for prioritizing your life (and the fucks you give). Line that sticks with me: “Personal policies are definitely the way to go in this scenario. They are mysterious and they tend to make people a little bit uncomfortable and really shut down the conversation.” […]
Not Bad, But Not For Me
Best for: People with certain types of anxiety (but probably not everyone with anxiety). In a nutshell: Researcher Boyes shares actionable tips for individuals with anxiety. Line that sticks with me: “When you’re avoiding something, try identifying the next action you need to take to move forward. Do that action.” Why I chose it: It looked readable and possible helpful. Review: Hmm. This book is a very easy read, and it definitely has some useful tips for addressing some of the common challenges that people […]
Better Than the Last One
Best for: People who like etiquette books and who are looking for a quick read. In a nutshell: Author continues to stretch the semester she spent in Paris into a lifestyle brand. Line that sticks with me: “Also think (and pause) before you speak.” Seriously, I need to be reminded this daily. Why I chose it: I’ve been picking up a lot of fairly heavy books lately. Even though I didn’t like her previous book, I felt like giving it another chance. Review: Books like […]
Like “The Secret” With Cussing. That is Not A Compliment.
Best for: I can’t think of a reader I’d recommend this to. In a nutshell: Life Coach re-purposes classic self-help book recommendations into multiple short chapters that say very little that is new or original. Also, she swears. Line that sticks with me: None. Why I chose it: Embarrassingly, the “Badass” in the title drew me in. Review: From a quick CBR search, it appears I might be the only person to have reviewed this book so far. Good. If this is in your TBR pile, I […]
Always Dance it Out
I’ve seen every episode of Grey’s Anatomy. I’ve stuck with it through LVAD wire cuts, Dead Denny visions, the Seattle Grace / Mercy Death merger, plane crashes, bombs, active shooters, you name it. I’ve stuck with it (and almost always enjoyed it) even when she takes extreme dramatic license with the details of how catastrophic emergency response in Seattle would work. (Side note: Shonda, feel free to call me if you’d like to talk about how a mass fatality would be handled in this city […]