Tag Archives: non-fiction
The Wordy Shipmates – Sarah Vowell
I think my exhaustion is not going to do honor to this last review – but in your mind, know that I loved it. I don’t listen to NPR, so I did not know anything about Sarah Vowell, other than … Continue reading
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Not Becoming My Mother – Ruth Reichl
Just in time for Mother’s Day! Who says I am not organized or timely? I have read Reichl’s other memoirs, and enjoyed them – both her writing and her stories of being a famous food critic. Unfortunately, this wasn’t that … Continue reading
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Will the Vampire People Please Leave the Lobby? – Allyson Beatrice
This book was found on the shelves in the office of a Buffy-loving coworker. I really loved it! I don’t know how exactly to explain it. A series of essays about fandom? Or internet fandom? Or, communities that spring up … Continue reading
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It Sucked and Then I Cried – Heather Armstrong
How I had a Baby, a Breakdown, and a Much Needed Margarita I have been reading Dooce.com for a few months now, and for most bloggers – “Dooce” is living the dream. Heather is a full-time blogger that makes enough … Continue reading
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Benjamin Franklin’s Autobiography
This was a pick for the Tutor.com Office Book Club, so I am kind of “discussed” out, but for your enjoyment – some thoughts! This man is amazing. As much as I thought I knew about him, I didn’t. Printing, … Continue reading
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Three Cups of Tea – Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin
I read this upon the suggestion of my friend Michelle. I had it on my list for awhile, but her glowing review sent me straight to the library. Wow. This was a book that I just couldn’t put down. It … Continue reading
Saving the World at Work – Tim Sanders
What Companies and Individuals Can Do to Go Beyond Making a Profit to Making a Difference I keep trying to read these kinds of books, and often they just aren’t very good. This one was definitely better than the rest. … Continue reading
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The Starbucks Experience – Joseph Michelli
5 Principles for Turning Ordinary Into Extraordinary Eh. I think I have had it with these kinds of books. Another book talking about how awesome the customer service at Starbucks is. Tell me something I haven’t heard. This may have … Continue reading
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Emily Post: Daughter of the Gilded Age, Mistress of American Manners – Laura Claridge
Apparently, I haven’t read a biography in awhile. I really enjoy reading them, even more so when I know very little about the subject. I do consider myself an etiquette aficionado, and I looove advice columns so this book seemed … Continue reading
Welcome to Shirley – Kelly McMasters
I really, really wanted to like this book. I forget where I heard about it, but all I remembered when I saw it at the library was that it was written by a girl about my age, and was about … Continue reading
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