I read 79 books in 2018. Here are the best and worst.
Happy New Year! Like many, I’m thrilled to say goodbye to 2018. The last few months were especially rough around these parts …
The Other Typist: A sophisticated Prohibition-era mystery
The Other Typist by Suzanne Rindell. Close your eyes and imagine’s it’s Prohibition-era New York City. George Gershswin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” is …
How to be a Woman: An accessible and funny discussion of the F-word
“You can tell whether some misogynistic societal pressure is being exerted on women by calmly inquiring, ‘And are the men doing this, …
Memoirs of an Addicted Brain: On drugs, emotions, and “corrupted learning”
A couple months ago when Philip Seymour Hoffman died of a heroin overdose, I cried a little. Just like I did when …
The secret to silky smooth homemade ice cream: “Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams”
“Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams at Home” is artfully designed and easy to read. And no, I’m not a paid sponsor, just a …
The Circle: Because 1984 wasn’t scary enough
Dave Eggers’ The Circle, a truly terrifying read. When my best friend emailed and said “You must read ‘The Circle’ IMMEDIATELY,” I …
The Chosen: A story of friendship and faiths
Since junior high, I’ve harbored a fascination with Jewish history and the Holocaust. I begged my mother to let me see Schindler’s …
The Witch’s Daughter: Because who doesn’t love a time traveling witch?
I admit it. I often choose books based upon their covers. Cringe, judge, I don’t care. Sometimes, I stumble upon great reads, …
Applying “The Power of Habit”: Making exercise a “keystone habit”
Want to know the secret to excellent dental health? Reading. Yep, reading. Over the last several years of grad school, I realized …