Lose Yourself in the World of Books
Sixteen Writers on the Decision Not to Have Kids For some reason, the government feels the need to weigh in on a woman's right to have, or refrain from having, children. For some reason, this is a controversial topic, and therefore this, a book of essays from (mostly) women who have chosen not to have… Continue reading Selfish, Shallow, and Self-Absorbed edited by Meghan Daum
When this book first showed up at the bookstore on Monday, I wasn't entirely sure what to make of it. After my less than stellar experience in reading modern poetry last week with Milk and Honey, I didn't think I would really want to try again. But after all the teenage girls started asking for it… Continue reading Adultolescence by Gabbie Hanna
I received Milk and Honey as a wedding present over a year ago. Last night I decided I might as well pick it up and see what all the fuss is about. Synopsis this is the journey ofsurviving through poetrythis is the blood sweat and tearsof twenty-one yearsthis is my heartin your handsthis isthe hurtingthe lovingthe breakingthe… Continue reading Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur
Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened I have been lent Hyperbole and a Half by more than one friend more than once over the last few years and for some very unknown reason, it has taken me this long to finish it. I don't know why, it is hilarious and resonates with… Continue reading Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh
The Last Crossing of the Lusitania Every month, the Modern Readers discuss what types of books we collectively would like to be reading. In February 2016, one of our number mentioned that Erik Larson would be doing a talk in a nearby town, so we figured Dead Wake would make a great book club choice! This is… Continue reading Dead Wake by Erik Larson
A Guide to All the Feels and Learning How to Deal This book was put in my cubby by one of my coworkers when it was still just an ARC about a year and a half ago, prior to its publication. I'm not sure if they were trying to send me a message, or if… Continue reading The Fangirl Life by Kathleen Smith
A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook Seven years ago I made a remarkable discovery - Anthony Bourdain. I was, by America's standards, ten years late to the Bourdain party, but at least I got there eventually. I have now obsessively watched just about every episode of No Reservations, The Layover,… Continue reading Medium Raw by Anthony Bourdain
Tales from a Makeshift Bride As my first wedding anniversary quickly approaches in the middle of this month, I figured it time I share this review! Lucy Knisley has been a favorite author of mine for the past two years and I love how she chronicles what is going on in her life. And lucky… Continue reading Something New by Lucy Knisley
50 Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win Why did I decide to read Women in Sports... I hope I've established through my selection of books so far that I absolutely adore all books that celebrate strong women and positive female role models. Sports in particular hold a very special place in my heart - those are my… Continue reading Women in Sports by Rachel Ignotofsky
A Celebration of Girls Being Themselves Shortly after Strong is the New Pretty came out and jumped onto the bestsellers list, my coworker's stepmother came into the store and scoffed in disdain at the cover and claimed that we (society) were now turning girls into boys. I was livid, absolutely livid to say the least and my coworker… Continue reading Strong is the New Pretty by Kate T. Parker
Celebration of Books 