Self-Help Books That Live up to the Hype
Allow me to start with a brief list of the self-help/advice books I’ve started and never finished: “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up;” “Wherever You…
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What ‘Pride and Prejudice’ Taught Me About Love
When I first read Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” back in high school, I remember realizing that I’d found something special. It wasn’t just that…
5 Books that Remind Us It’s Okay to Be Heartbroken
Six months from now, I was supposed to be getting married and building a family with the man who had promised to love me until…
Stronger Than We Think: 5 True Stories to Restore Your Faith in Humanity
In the midst of the polarizing politics and global health crisis of the past year, disappointment in our fellow humans feels like it’s at an…
The Best Books for Every Mood
With a good book in hand, I can travel to far-off places and imagine myself walking across a desert or sailing around the world. I…
Fall in Love With Reading Again With These 6 Books
When I was a kid, I used to stay up way past my bedtime — not even bothering with flashlights or the pretense of being…
3 Rituals That Take Reading to the Next Level
For one reason or another, I love setting creative standards for various aspects of my life. My criteria for a five-star recipe: healthy, delicious, inexpensive,…
Lenten Reads: 5 Books to Examine Your Faith
A good book challenges and inspires me. Earlier this year, I read “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” by Isabel Wilkerson, which has made me…
5 Books to Love this Valentine’s Day
The love in your life doesn’t have to be defined by a romantic partner. The ancient Greeks had four, six, seven, or even eight different…
Remember the Books You Read in High School? It Might Be Time to Revisit the Classics
Even though I love reading, I found it difficult to finish the classic novels assigned to us in high school – let alone relate to…