99 Ways to Die

There are 99 Ways to Die but a witch ain’t one. Sorry, my early aughts roots are showing, with apologies to Jay-Z. Actually, this book is a list of, wait for it, 99 Ways to Die, and how to prevent most of them. While there are some humorous bits inContinue Reading

Enough

It’s that time of the year when everyone tries to be healthier. If losing weight is one of your resolutions, using GLP-1 medications are an effective, though expensive, way to make your goal more achievable. Enough is a well-researched book by Oprah’s doctor talking about the pros and cons ofContinue Reading

Cozy Vegan

Cozy Vegan has some delicious sounding recipes. However, they definitely require some cooking knowledge to complete. They also will be rather expensive until you have built up your vegan pantry. Most recipes use several specialty ingredients that may be hard to find at your local market. With recipes from basicContinue Reading

Ain't Nobody's Fool

Everyone can agree that Dolly Parton Ain’t Nobody’s Fool. This extensively researched biography shows just how amazing her story of rags to riches really is. Born in the middle of a gaggle of children in a hollow of Tennessee, Dolly always loved to write songs and sing. But few inContinue Reading

Losing the Weight Loss Meds

Realistically, some people may need or want to give up their reliance on weight loss drugs. Whether because of finances, side effects, or any other reason, that decision is a valid desire. Losing the Weight Loss Meds gives many strategies to achieve that goal. The reader then decides which ofContinue Reading

The Foodie Diet

The title of The Foodie Diet seems like a misnomer. I think of a foodie as someone who loves food, not supplements, which the author heavily promotes late in the book. I also expected more unusual recipes, and honestly, more of them. These recipes seemed too basic for a trueContinue Reading

Secret Sauce

Who doesn’t love a fast food or restaurant’s special sauce? Secret Sauce contains a huge collection of copycat recipes from McDonald’s Big Mac to Olive Garden’s Alfredo and marinara sauces. The recipes are easy enough for anyone to follow. The ingredients can be found in most grocery stories. I madeContinue Reading

Portals to a New Reality

Physics is at an impasse. Einstein’s theory of General Relativity works well to explain the world on a macro level. Quantum Mechanics works great at the subatomic level. But the two have never been reconciled into one giant universal law. Portals to a New Reality suggests five experiments that mightContinue Reading

The Art of Spending Money

So what is The Art of Spending Money? It is being content with what you have. It’s using your money to buy once-in-a-lifetime experiences rather than just upgrading your everyday life. It is consciously deciding that whatever you want is worth trading your time that could be spent with familyContinue Reading