Dog Songs
By Mary Oliver
Every single dog lover should read this collection of poems. They are heart-warmers and tear-jerkers. As I read through them, I was thinking "This...
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Stop Scrolling, Start a Series
The average person in the United States spends over 2 hours a day scrolling through social media. The algorithms are designed to be addictive. But one way to break an unhealthy habit is to replace it with something that's better for you. May we introduce to you: book series
This list is comprised of the first books in a series. Yes, by reading these books, you may develop another time-consuming habit. Even if you get hooked, we expect you'll still feel better about spending your time flipping through these pages, instead of staring at a screen.
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For a Better Tomorrow
Amongst these titles, you'll find:
- Inspiring stories of resisting tyrannic governments
- Communities coming together in times of need
- Persistent, relentless showing up for civil rights and justice
- Guidance on what makes for effective, sustainable resistance movements
- Hope that a better tomorrow is within reach if we fight for it
Recent Notes
The Women
By Kristin Hannah
Wow! What these women sacrificed for our country is nothing less than extraordinary! Sad that this was based off true stories and how I’ve never...
I Who Have Never Known Men
By Jacqueline Harpman
A wonderful reflection on the violence created by men and someone personal recognition of it.
The Boys in the Light
By Nina Willner
Almost was down to an okay, but man, the last 100 pages pack a punch. The beginning was very hard to get through, very basic background information...
What Feasts at Night
By T Kingfisher
I end up doing these books for summer bingo reading every year to finish up as a quick horror pick. It's fine, nothing too crazy or worth writing...
Assassin's Quest
By Robin Hobb
I remember trying, years ago, to explain to my father why "Star Wars" (then a brand-new movie) was amazing. "It looks real!" I said. "The ships look...