Did I finally read this book because former President Obama read it? Potentially. I don’t regret it though, a book that stood out amidst a non-fiction reading list in 2025 so far. Hello Beautiful is at it’s core, a story about family drama told through different character viewpoints over several decades. Discovery Despite knowing about…
Book Reviews
about a week ago: new rare beauty, rhode, and apps to check out in february 2025
I told myself that I would write a weekly recap, but my mind has been entirely too preoccupied. I cannot let myself fall victim into a downward spiral (yet again). So let’s get back on track with another edition of about a week ago. In my hiatus, a lot has happened. New beauty releases from…
getting into feminism through books
The only positive result of the election so far is my eye opening to the sexism that continues to be prevalent in the United States. Feminism is a topic that I haven’t really dived into. I was in the Navy for more than 11 years. I wasn’t able to pick up on the sexist remarks…
What My Mother And I Don’t Talk About (33/50)
What My Mother and I Don’t Talk About is a book that everyone should read. A bold statement to start out with, but I truly mean it with all my heart. What My Mother And I Don’t Talk About The book is a collection of essays edited by Michele Filgate. It was originally published in…
Bookish Delights: Navigating a Month of Love, Thrills, and Personal Growth
October was the month for getting back to my love for reading. I definitely blame #BookTok for this renewed obsession, but I can’t be mad. My love for books has always been there. It was only a matter of time until I fell back into the groove. For the last decade, I haven’t been actively…
5 AM Club: Exploring the secrets to Productivity and Success
I read the 5 AM club on a whim after having it on my bookshelf for a while. Funnily enough, I actually read it on my Kindle despite having a physical copy. The book was available on Kindle Unlimited and luckily enough, I was actually in the right mindset to read it. The 5 AM…