I‘m pretty sure this makes me a bad person, but I didn‘t care for his minimalism origin story. He had too much crap in his garage, his neighbor said he didn‘t have to, epiphany, now he‘s writing a book. I love rock bottom origin stories. The ones that have to sell everything because of a series of unfortunate events. Or how a young person decided not to follow their peers OR PARENTS down the path of debt and self-destruction. That life is EARNED.

Yes! I shall begin my Year of Yes today, September 19th, 2017. Yes!

On a simplifying kick lately, but I'm nowhere near frantic so I turned this one off.

A great audiobook. I don't think I would've gotten the pronunciations otherwise, unfortunately.
Yes, I added the 👓. Expert level photoshop skills right there.

Coming to terms with a recent excessive weight gain, I hoped this book would be helpful. It was her journey and helpful to her to share it. I can't discount that.

I tried. I couldn't.

A 'self-help' book where there is cursing and no false positivity? Fuck yeah!

On a Rob Bell kick, I guess. Or a spiritual kick if you will.

I'm not usually into self-helpy, spiritual books, but my inner monologue has been oozing too much self-hatred lately. This was a good 3 hour respite.

Loved the wit - referring to herself as a man-child - and the relatability - trying too hard for an older man that doesn't care for anyone but himself.

I don't know what it is about these books. Carey is so meticulous with scientific details, yet so aware of each character's humanity. Dumbfounded.

Another 💯 performance by Bahni Turpin! Stunning story by Thomas.

I've been meaning to read this for so very long. Heartbreaking yet hopeful.

I know I would've enjoyed reading the paperback, but Kathleen Wilhoite's narration made the book absolutely delightful!!

Seem to be going through a bit of a Star Wars revival lately. So glad she narrated this book!

AHAHAHAHA!!! Not long enough!!!

Certainly a sugar coated scenario of a very real heart break, but it's why I reach for fiction most times.

Loved this one! Libby Strout is a fantastic heroine!

Aziz should narrate everything non fiction. He makes facts fun!

Delightful!

AAUW book fair haul, part 2. They probably won't let me back in if I went a third time.

One of my very most favorite book events of the year - the AAUW Book Fair. I don't usually buy books otherwise unless they're special occasions or gifts. This is all for me. I might go back. Good cause. Also, books.

I can't. I made it this far and I can't anymore. I am not a bailer either. The author is trying SO hard and I feel terrible.

Bluh. I just... wuf

With some understanding of what happens to a woman who's had a stillborn child (my mother), Izzy's decisions make sense in their senselessness.

Holy crapsnacks that was a doozy. Fantastic narration by Finty Williams.

I'm not sure what I was expecting.

If there was an illness that spared only tweens and teens, I could see all of these things happening. I have two kids in middle school. Too real. Horrifying.

I forgot about the shooting at the theater playing Trainwreck, when two women were killed. It's clear that Amy never will.

Another great audio performance by Bahni Turpin.

“And the scary thing I have noticed is that some people really feel uncomfortable around women who don‘t hate themselves.” ― Mindy Kaling

Lin-Manuel Miranda narrating a phone book would get a pick. The fantastic story instead made it even pick-ier.

A great distraction. Listen to the audiobook if possible... it's a The Office mini reunion.

My heart is lodged in my throat.

Not sure what it is about the morbid stuff lately. Its best to learn about what is most feared, I suppose.

There will never be enough apologies to reconcile the atrocities of black slavery and native encroachment. As a white person, I apologize and promise to teach this side of American history too, so that my children will not participate in the degradation of another's humanity.

I am simultaneously devastated and so encouraged after finishing this audiobook. Everyone should know someone like Maryanne. What a wonderful woman. Thank you for sharing her story Will.

Favorite stories bookended the collection: Midnights by Rainbow Rowell (and not just because it's Rainbow Rowell, but really, RAINBOW ROWELL), and the Dreamers short by Laini Taylor who I didn't realize how much I'd missed until I read this one. I need her latest.

Just the right combination of points of view, flashes back and unanswered questions. Best post-pandemic fiction I've read in a long while.

I want to be a Hempstock.

I could listen to Neil talk all day. So intelligent, so willing to share his knowledge and encouragement. It ended a bit somber, but what doesn't lately?

I wanted to like this book so much more than I did.

Beautiful design.

I have found that listening to audiobooks while I design books is both beneficial to production AND making my TBR list shorter. Almost done with Dietland by Sarai Walker. Any recommendations as to what I should listen to next?

About two years behind everyone else, but thanks to PBS Fall Arts Festival, I'm caught up now. Highly recommend reading this while listening to the original cast soundtrack.

There is a reason I don't read memoirs. I have a lot of respect for Glennon in regards to sharing her story, but I don't relate to her. The introspective aspect of the story is wonderful, but not something I can afford to do myself, emotionally. I like the way she writes, but I wished I didn't feel so wrung out.

Thanks @Tye !

I already need to reread the series.