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“Everything That Remains” by Joshua Fields Millburn
I LOVED LOVED LOVED this book! This book is like Marie Kondo on overdrive. Two friends make a pact to minimize their lives and it goes really well. I thought the tidbits of commentary back and forth was lovely to make such a huge theme a little more personal and relatable. Joshua and Ryan explain…
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“Women and Money” by Suze Orman
This book was a gift from my money savvy mother and I was actually very interested to see what knowledge I had to gain from it. Suze Orman is a celebrity and road paver for women everywhere. This easy read will definitely remain on my shelf for reference in the future! Orman’s book is a…
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“The Backyard Bird Chronicles” by Amy Tan
These “chronicles” are a very sweet connection of a woman with her feathered neighbors. The artwork in this journal is astounding. The details all the way down to the tiny toes are a reminder that anyone with any background can take the time to slow down and acknowledge nature. This isn’t written in the normal…
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“The God of the Woods” by Liz Moore
Captivating from the start. Picture this: 1975 summer camp in the Adirondacks, murder mystery, generational trauma, secrets, class division, finding oneself. I did enjoy the switch of viewpoints, although it was a little difficult to keep up with so many characters. A cold case is reopened for a teenage girl’s brother right as she goes…
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“The Secret Lives of Bats” by Merlin Tuttle
Merlin is an absolute celebrity in the bat world, and this story lays out his ongoing persistence and self-education in order to bring him to the status of the most well-studied chiropterologist we know and love today. The book begins with childhood memories of cave explorations with his father and details how Merlin builds upon…
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“Mansfield Park” by Jane Austen
A lesson on sticking to your good morals and seeking out companionship in those good for your soul, not just for your title or your impulses. This story greatly enhances the differences between social classes and the brutality experienced by even loved ones. It also shows how you do not necessarily need to accept these…
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“Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen
The classic tale of putting aside stubbornness, disregarding gossip, and straying from societal norms all for love. This is my favorite Jane Austen book so far. Elizabeth’s character is so hard-headed and yet so caring that I see a lot of her in myself. She doesn’t put up with foolishness, but is blindsided by it…
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“Sense and Sensibility” by Jane Austen
A story of sisters and their longing for true love in a world centered in money and status. Mean girls, vanity, Victorian era gold diggers, flighty relationships, this book has it all. I do like the suspense from chapter to chapter, as you never really know how the story will end or who ends up…
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“Bicycling With Butterflies” by Sara Dykman
This autobiography starts a little slow but finishes with such a beautiful emotional response from the reader. The story follows Sara Dykman on her journey through her career, finding her calling, and following one of the greatest natural phenomenon known to mankind – the monarch migration. This book shares the many landscapes and personalities of…
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“The Serviceberry” by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Author of “Gathering Moss” and “Braiding Sweetgrass”, Kimmerer calls to action again on this short novel highlighting the importance of human-to-human and human-to-nature connection in a very technology-dependent and wasteful world. Although it is a stand alone novel, all of her stories blend together beautifully. Be on the lookout for future reviews for her other…
