When a Book restores your Faith of Humanity

It is hard to believe 2013 is coming to an end and with that my 100 book challenge. They say it is good to saved the best for last and I think The World's Strongest Librarian is one of the best books I have read this year.  In Josh Hanagarne's memoir, he tells a story of battling Tourette's, finding his faith, and the importance of family. 

While memoirs tend to be good reads, Josh captivates the readers with his easy-following tone and quirky personal stories. His earliest childhood memories are retold and continued up until the book is published. I finished the book wanting to read more stories. These are my favorite books. When the author speaks to me like a friend, I am forever a fan.

If anyone needs a pick-me up or wants to remember the power of family or the good in an individual, I would highly recommend this book. (Thanks to numerous other book bloggers for finding this gem!) It is a great read!

Off to dive into a little philosophy before I end the year with Tolkien!

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When a Book Reads like a Conversation with a Friend

Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (and Other Concerns was Mindy Kaling's debut book. She writes pretty much what she thinks and how she feels and it is fabulous.

In her quirky take on life, Mindy reveals that the path to Hollywood was not smooth. She is not a size two, and "hooking up" needs to have a unified term. In short Mindy writes like she is having a conversation with you on her couch. You can laugh at loud, turn the page quickly when you remember a guilty pleasure, and just enjoy the book. I encourage you all to pick up this quick read!

Starting Where'd You Go Bernadette tonight for Book Club!

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Laughing All the Way

Sometimes you just want a light read and a time to laugh. Sometimes you can stay up late and read a book in 1 or 2 nights. For me this book was Tina Fey's Bossypants. It was fabulous!

While I have heard from multiple people that the Audio book is great, I decided to read it. I literally laughed so hard I was crying at points. Tina Fey writes like she is sitting next to you. It is refreshing to see how she became such a great comedian from such a humble background, yet she never forgets her roots.

I highly encourage all to read this book. If you are not a fan of comedy, this may not be your favorite, but it is well worth the 2-3 hours it will take you to read.

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Jumping into Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. Still aiming for 9 books in September. Cross your fingers.

Sharing your Story and Owning your Past

As August comes to an end, I finished The Glass Castle. The Glass Castle is a memoir by Jeanette Walls. In her personal account of a not so perfect childhood, the reader is given a glimpse into the life of living below the poverty line.

Walls lived a life of supporting her siblings, dealing with an eccentric mother and an alcoholic father. They lived a nomadic life across the southwest and eventually into West Virginia. Almost every horrible thing that could happen to a family happened. It is inspirational and amazing to see how Walls survived and succeeded after her past.

She mentions struggling with her past and not accepting it. Our past shapes who we were, are, and will become. The story is a great reminder that everyone has a past that is not perfect. Jeanette wrote a beautiful story as she accepted hers. I would encourage everyone to give this book a try, you won't be disappointed.

September books will be posted tonight or in the morning! Currently reading and old favorite: 1984

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