Do I know anything about basketball? No, not much at all, but basketball is only used here as a framework to talk about…everything else. Hanif’s writiDo I know anything about basketball? No, not much at all, but basketball is only used here as a framework to talk about…everything else. Hanif’s writing had me weeping about how Lebron’s hairline is marking the passage of time toward our own collective mortality. Part essay, part poetry, powerful cultural commentary. No one loves Ohio more than Hanif loves Ohio. This was absolutely incredible and a must listen on audio. ...more
I loved The Dream podcast and have listened to all the seasons. This felt repetitive if you’ve listened to that, but I still enjoyed it and will alwayI loved The Dream podcast and have listened to all the seasons. This felt repetitive if you’ve listened to that, but I still enjoyed it and will always support any form of mlm takedown. ...more
I think I might be better suited checking out the podcast by the authors. I just got a little bored, so breaking things down in smaller episodes I canI think I might be better suited checking out the podcast by the authors. I just got a little bored, so breaking things down in smaller episodes I can see totally working. For sure appreciate learning more of the true history behind these dolls and accept the valid criticism of American Girl (the 90s were wild, y’all). ...more
I picked this up because I loved this authors Hey Hun memoir about her life in, and escaping, an MLM. I thought this book would be less memoir and morI picked this up because I loved this authors Hey Hun memoir about her life in, and escaping, an MLM. I thought this book would be less memoir and more about the dangers or social media or mommy blogging? It was not that and that’s my fault for not looking into what I was listening to beforehand. Just didn’t connect with me, but was a quick listen. ...more
I didn’t know anything about Kate Kennedy before picking up this book, but I have never had the thought “I could have written this!” more while readinI didn’t know anything about Kate Kennedy before picking up this book, but I have never had the thought “I could have written this!” more while reading a collection of essays or a memoir. I loved this audiobook and all the feelings it made me feel. I laughed out loud, felt nostalgia for my youth, and cried alongside Kate as she describes the growing pains of being a mid-thirties millennial. I can see why some people are criticizing this being more of a memoir than they were expecting, but I related so much to it that it didn't bother me at all. ...more
I think I want to be Hilarie Burton Morgan when I grow up. I love how so many of the “spells” in this book were focused on creating love, memories, anI think I want to be Hilarie Burton Morgan when I grow up. I love how so many of the “spells” in this book were focused on creating love, memories, and magic for yourself and your family right in your own life and home. I got teary a few times thinking about making magical traditions for my own family. Really glad I listened to this one. ...more
Like others have said, I understand the hypocrisy of posting this review on Goodreads, an Amazon-owned company. But this is also a platform I have beeLike others have said, I understand the hypocrisy of posting this review on Goodreads, an Amazon-owned company. But this is also a platform I have been using since 2008, 5 years before it was purchased by Amazon, when I was a bookseller at a retailer also trying to compete with Amazon. I should really make the jump to Storygraph (and perhaps I will in 2024). ANYWAY, because of my bookselling past, I knew a lot about how Amazon undermines and undercuts the publishing and bookselling industries, but this book expanded that and forced me to examine other aspects of Amazon that I hadn’t thought of (I’ve never owned a Ring camera and never will now). The original promise of utilizing Amazon was that it was cheaper than anywhere else and more convenient than shopping anywhere else, but the cost of Prime continues to rise and the benefits continue to be stripped (2-day shipping no longer guaranteed, ads being added to their streaming content, membership cost rising every year, etc.). I will continue to re-evaluate my purchasing activity with Amazon and look for alternatives where I can....more
I bought this book for myself and didn’t realize it was for kids until I started reading it. But it’s so beautifully illustrated and has lots of greatI bought this book for myself and didn’t realize it was for kids until I started reading it. But it’s so beautifully illustrated and has lots of great ideas and activities to celebrate nature’s rhythms, so I can’t wait to explore it more throughout 2024 with my kids. ...more
DNF @ 50%. I don't know where I even heard about this book, but at the halfway point, it was clear it's not for me. The main argument in this seems toDNF @ 50%. I don't know where I even heard about this book, but at the halfway point, it was clear it's not for me. The main argument in this seems to be that people choose all of their emotions, that trauma isn't real, that at any point, regardless of your circumstances, you can change. And the way it was written as a conversation between "teacher" and "student" was so cheesy read aloud in audiobook form (some of it could have been lost in translation, but I couldn't take it). ...more
Honestly, this was probably one of the best celebrity memoirs I've ever read. I usually read them for fluffy fun, but this was not that. It got prettyHonestly, this was probably one of the best celebrity memoirs I've ever read. I usually read them for fluffy fun, but this was not that. It got pretty dark at times and the absolute feminine rage I felt when she talked about being hounded by paparazzi with her babies and then being labeled a bad mother and having them taken from her had me shaking. Do I think she sat down and wrote this all herself? Not a chance. However, do I believe every word of it is true? Yes. ...more
I was never a fan of TLC's 19 Kids and Counting. My husband and I watched Shiny Happy People over the summer, so a lot of what is in this book was alrI was never a fan of TLC's 19 Kids and Counting. My husband and I watched Shiny Happy People over the summer, so a lot of what is in this book was already covered in that documentary. Nonetheless, Jill Duggar has done something pretty brave; she walked away from abuse at the hands of both her family and her church. I hope she can continue to heal....more
2.5 stars. I love tacky shit. The premise of this being a collection of essays exploring the tacky and nostalgic pop culture treasures I love was so a2.5 stars. I love tacky shit. The premise of this being a collection of essays exploring the tacky and nostalgic pop culture treasures I love was so appealing, but really this was more of a memoir that lightly touched on how tacky shows, games, music, etc. impacted the author. I am not prude, but I just got tired of most of the essays relating back to her sexual escapades, but I think that was because I was expecting something totally different. ...more
I really enjoyed reading this and learning about the history and lore of Wicca. I have never been religious and this book didn't change that, but as II really enjoyed reading this and learning about the history and lore of Wicca. I have never been religious and this book didn't change that, but as I have grown older, I have been searching for ways to connect more meaningfully to the natural world and honor the seasons and cycles of the Earth, and I feel like I gained a lot of insights into Wiccan practices that do just that. ...more
I’ve never listened to this podcast, but the premise of this book hooked me. Watching spirituality/new agey influencers fall down the alt-Right pipeliI’ve never listened to this podcast, but the premise of this book hooked me. Watching spirituality/new agey influencers fall down the alt-Right pipeline is fascinating, especially in light of the pandemic, and the first half of this book outlines that very well. The 2nd half was mostly going chapter by chapter talking individual influencers and felt repetitive. ...more
Cody Rigsby is the best Peloton instructor. I regularly hit personal records during his classes because of his playlists and his ability to make my laCody Rigsby is the best Peloton instructor. I regularly hit personal records during his classes because of his playlists and his ability to make my laugh to the point of forgetting I am working out so hard. I had no idea he had such a rough upbringing and background, but he stays so positive, fun, and hilarious. This was a fun, zippy audiobook to get me through the workday. ...more
Maybe more like 3.5 ⭐️? I have read both Cultish and Wordslut and loved them both. I only liked The Age of Magical Overthinking. I think the former tiMaybe more like 3.5 ⭐️? I have read both Cultish and Wordslut and loved them both. I only liked The Age of Magical Overthinking. I think the former titles were a little more tightly focused and more about language than Age and while I enjoyed a lot of the essays, they just seemed sporadic. ...more
Maybe it's because I am an introvert to my very core, but planning gatherings like described in this book sounds so exhausting. Maybe it's because I am an introvert to my very core, but planning gatherings like described in this book sounds so exhausting. ...more
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