Failing Up: How to Take Risks, Aim Higher, and Never Stop Learning | 
pickA wonderful, short memoir about the Hamilton star's rise to fame. He credits his mentors with much of his success, sprinkles in advice, and doesn't shy away from highlighting his own faults. I loved this one. The audio is fantastic.
“The path to moments of greatness in your life will be paved, in part, w/your spectacular failures.”
“There is no risk that isn‘t tied to a consequence. You assess & make sure you can live w/the ones you can foresee.”
Rainy days are for reading!
1. I worked as a DJ at the biggest fetish club in the northeast US. In part, because I couldn‘t live in Boston on what I got paid at my day job—costume maker for professional theatre. But also in part because I was way into goth, and the club wanted a goth DJ.
2. That the 3D-printed crown they put into a molar cavity has stayed put. The future is so weird.
pickSo glad I finally got to listen to this wonderful audiobook by LOJ! He narrates it himself and the whole book is full of love and positive energy. I so needed this right now.❤️
pickThe backlog of just-Read books that I‘m finally getting to cataloguing and reviewing.
Favorites: Failing Up for its big-heartedness, The Guynd for its honest look at the self in a relationship that didn‘t work out, and How to Not Always Be Working, for its poking at such a difficult subject for creative entrepreneurs.
#smallbiz #indie #courage #womenwriters
pickPart memoir, part self help, this was a short, yet impactful read. And Leslie's voice is smmmooooooottthhhh. I could listen to him all day.
I enjoyed his life lessons on working hard, never giving up, taking criticism with grace (something I need to work on), and showing gratitude. The epilogue was especially touching and insightful.
#pop19 a book by a muscian
#blitsy
Today's therapeutic baking session: sour dough banana bread and espresso chocolate sourdough cake with peanut butter frosting.
#audiobaking
pickLoved hearing Leslie talk about his experiences and why he made the choices that he did.
pickA quick, enjoyable read...got to know more about the man behind Aaron Burr and his philosophy toward life. Okay...now I have to go listen to the Hamilton soundtrack! 🤷🏻♀️🤗
I absolutely did not intend to buy a book at the store today. Then this beautiful face was staring up at me asking, “Take me home, please?” And I said, “But I wasn‘t going to buy books today.” And that face again asked, “Take me home, please?” And I thought, “Well, how do you say no to that face?” Answer: You don‘t. So...wait for it...I bought the book. (And don‘t judge me for shelving it face-out!) 😍
pickCute read! Part memoir, part Hamilton fan service, part inspirational/life coach-y. I wasn‘t expecting that last part, but enjoyed it nonetheless.
I am what I am 🤷🏻♀️😅
pickLeslie Odom Jr. has a powerful voice and an important story about his life and career to share. His advice is timely and important, especially for people who don‘t always see themselves reflected in traditional mainstream media. 💕
Part memoir, part self help/advice. This one is a winner.
Clearly, I couldn‘t pass this up when I spotted it on the soon-to-go-on-the-shelf cart. Love Leslie. 💖 #failingup #leslieodomjr
I was finally in the room where it happens with Leslie Odom Jr. tonight! The man was a downright delight and he even sang for us. Once for real, and once leading the crowd in a “Bingo” sing along 😂
If his book is as charming as he is, we‘re in for a treat! #Hamiltrash
Uh oh, Leslie Odom Jr over here making it difficult to stick to my book buying ban. I love him!! He's the original Hamilton cast member I missed the mostwhen I saw it again after they had all moved on ❤️
Though on second thought, this'll probably be something I want to listen to on audio - his voice!!! I'll still mark the NYC date on my calendar though, I'd love to see him in person again
Oh snap, I LOVE me some Leslie Odom Jr!! The first (and second!) time I heard him singing Wait For It and The Room Where it Happens live on stage in Hamilton, I got some serious, full body chills. He's the actor I miss the most from the original cast. Fingers crossed he narrates the audiobook himself! 🤞🏽
