The subtitle says it all: lots about food (love that!) and feminism (same!). I don’t know Geraldine DeRuiter outside of this audiobook but I found herThe subtitle says it all: lots about food (love that!) and feminism (same!). I don’t know Geraldine DeRuiter outside of this audiobook but I found her delivery and take on a wide variety of topics relatable (hello, anxiety!). I chuckled several times and loved the takedown of the fancy dining scene where they don’t actually give you food! Apparently she went viral for her blog post about Mario Batali and his horrible cinnamon rolls and behavior. ...more
I’m firmly rooted in the book world, so I often discover media, people, and content via book deals. Here’s another delightful read from an entertaininI’m firmly rooted in the book world, so I often discover media, people, and content via book deals. Here’s another delightful read from an entertaining host of a podcast, with the same title as the book. Laci Mosley is also an actor and comedian. Had no clue, but I enjoyed her take on the fact that most things in life are a “scam� and we should run scams too! Lighthearted but with some depth. I am a new fan!...more
You don’t have to be familiar with Bethany/Joy’s acting career to appreciate her audiobook. She’s been through some tough times with her found “familyYou don’t have to be familiar with Bethany/Joy’s acting career to appreciate her audiobook. She’s been through some tough times with her found “family�, a religious group she eventually married into, before escaping due to abuse. There’s some TW but one the whole, I felt the book was hopeful and light in sections, all things considered. Quick listen. ...more
Totally unexpected how dark this would get! I read this just knowing Sarah Moss as a British literary fiction author (I’ve only read Ghost Wall but neTotally unexpected how dark this would get! I read this just knowing Sarah Moss as a British literary fiction author (I’ve only read Ghost Wall but need to change that!) with no idea what this would be about. From an unhappy childhood with “the jumbly girl� and “the owl�, her parents, to lifelong mental struggles, this was dark but so worthwhile. She wrestles with her own thoughts throughout, “that’s not how it happened you stupid girl!� Constantly doubting herself and her memories of her past. Which is what I would assume many authors of memoirs may struggle with—I know I find myself questioning my own memories. But this is done in the voice of her mother in Moss’s head—critical, dismissive, and without care or love. Just horrible parents, but *they* thought highly of themselves, of course. Dark but excellent....more
Absolutely no clue who Rex Chapman was, and forgot how this landed on my radar but what a pleasant surprise! Rex is just fabulous, though he’s been thAbsolutely no clue who Rex Chapman was, and forgot how this landed on my radar but what a pleasant surprise! Rex is just fabulous, though he’s been through it! A UK basketball legend who made it to the NBA after racism soured his experience with Kentucky. A riches to rags story: an opioid addiction and hitting rock bottom. But he found a way out and has a big presence on X. ...more
Continuing my North Korea investigation. The author, British photographer Lindsey Miller, lived in the reclusive country for 2 years, photographing anContinuing my North Korea investigation. The author, British photographer Lindsey Miller, lived in the reclusive country for 2 years, photographing and journaling. Always wary of her as a foreigner, though inquisitive, ordinary Koreans occasionally interact and those experiences are recounted. Mostly a book of photos with explanations and snippets of life. I loved the way Miller showed the joy, mundanity, and daily struggles with weather/traffic/etc. —all part of the human experience but also the fascinating and exceptional nature of the lived experience in North Korea: the repression, fear, and inequality of wealth distribution....more
I heard about this book from the NYT book review podcast. I love their episodes and many recommendations but found this one to be dry and boring. On pI heard about this book from the NYT book review podcast. I love their episodes and many recommendations but found this one to be dry and boring. On paper I should have loved it…I love books about scams from insiders. This is written by Orlando Whitfield, an art dealer whose friend and business associate Inigo Philpatrick was arrested for crimes in the art trade. I listened to the audio which did not have great narration. ...more
Fox News/mommy-influencer/screen zombie horror! I’m not a horror reader, but this was so relevant to our times, I was compelled to read an outrageous Fox News/mommy-influencer/screen zombie horror! I’m not a horror reader, but this was so relevant to our times, I was compelled to read an outrageous take on the dangers of the “boob-tube� and the addiction we have with screens. Noah and his nephew seem to be the only two not inflicted with a mysterious disease which has infected their entire family. Now they must retreat to the safety of liberal nyc where Facts News can’t harm them. Right?...more
This memoir has high praise and has been on my radar for years. It’s about family and identity, coming into one’s own and the way language plays a parThis memoir has high praise and has been on my radar for years. It’s about family and identity, coming into one’s own and the way language plays a part in all of these aspects of life. Quiara narrates her own story to add to the experience....more
A polar vortex is about to hit the Midwest, just in time for a 91 year old matriarch to fall, requiring her daughter to come care for her from London.A polar vortex is about to hit the Midwest, just in time for a 91 year old matriarch to fall, requiring her daughter to come care for her from London. The use of the snow storm to represent dementia (from the older mother) and hazy memories (from her daughter) is striking. The two struggle as they navigate hosital/rehab/care facilities and insurance. Family drama is touched upon. I loved this graphic novel memoir! Keep them coming! ...more
Another graphic memoir hit! This time from comic Julia Wertz who documents her life in NYC as a recovering alcoholic and self proclaimed “weirdo�. SheAnother graphic memoir hit! This time from comic Julia Wertz who documents her life in NYC as a recovering alcoholic and self proclaimed “weirdo�. She’s super relatable (as a fellow weirdo) with the difficult social interactions and I loved her “urban exploring� (investigating abandoned buildings) adventures! Wertz also describes the horrible dating scene and some close friendships. I really enjoyed this read..though parts were sad it was mostly lighthearted and hopeful. ...more
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