Such Sheltered Lives
Such Sheltered Lives tells the tales of three people at a posh rehab facility. Amelia Blue has eating disorders and a famously troubled singer for a mother. Lord Edward is the ne’er do well son of British royalty. Florence is an artist hiding out from scandal. All three have whatContinue Reading
Built From Broken
Built From Broken contains a complex explanation of how muscles (and other stuff under your skin) work, how they can be injured, and how to fix them if they are damaged. It definitely was too advanced for my knowledge base. I admit I had to skim past a lot ofContinue Reading
The Hunger Crushing Combo Method
So you ask, what is The Hunger Crushing Combo Method? It is to eat protein, fiber and healthy fat at every meal. That sounds familiar, you comment. Yes, even the author remarks on its similarities to every macronutrient plan on earth. However, the Combo is not the best part ofContinue Reading
The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy
The title of this book, The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy, is a bit of a misnomer. There are no instructions or even suggestions on how to use red light therapy to fix issues. There is only a two line table towards the rear of the book that brieflyContinue Reading
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
Detour
It is rare that I start a book with such high hopes only to have those hopes crushed multiple times while I am reading it. Detour is one of those books. It begins as a typical space opera. Three regular people are chosen to work with three longtime astronauts onContinue 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
The Storm
The Storm is another exciting thriller, where childhood friends and hurricanes collide, by the author of The Wife Upstairs. Geneva has inherited the Rosalie Inn from her mother, who is now battling dementia in a nearby care home. The Inn has survived a century of hurricanes. A new one isContinue Reading
The Invisible Woman
Women over a certain age and weight tend to be invisible in modern American society. Elinor, a former FBI agent, is counting on that when she goes undercover as a nanny. The head of the household is a suspected cartel kingpin. Her former FBI boss, and the person who gotContinue 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
Weightless
I cannot recommend Weightless highly enough. Of all the GLP-1 books I have read recently, this is the best. If you are thinking about starting a GLP-1 like Ozempic, Mounjaro or their compounded equivalent, you need to read Weightless first. It reads as if your best friend just happens toContinue 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
Parasyte Paperback Collection 1
Shinichi is a high school age boy who has a big problem. His right arm has been taken over by an alien. Can Shinichi and the alien work together to get Shinichi through high school? Read the hilarious manga Parasyte Paperback Collection 1 to find out. I love manga. ButContinue Reading
Spasm
Spasm is the latest Jack and Laurie medical thriller from Robin Cook. In this one, the two forensic scientists are asked to visit Essex Falls in upstate New York to assist with an autopsy. Locals are dying of two mysterious diseases. One kills swiftly. The another acts like Alzheimer’s butContinue Reading
Murder She Wrote: A Body in the Trees
My Review It is autumn in Cabot Cove, Maine. Jessica Fletcher and her friends and neighbors are enjoying the fall weather as are the usual leaf peeping tourists. Unfortunately, a young female tourist is murdered. In addition, a bicycle-riding thief is terrorizing anyone foolish enough to carry a purse. WillContinue Reading