Review of Boundaries = Freedom: How To Create Boundaries That Set You Free Without Feeling Guilty by Joseph Nguyen Sometimes, a book finds you when you most need it. That was my experience with Boundaries = Freedom by Joseph Nguyen. This small yet impactful volume came into my life at a time when I was grappling with the emotional weights of my own boundaries—or lack thereof. The title itself sparked my curiosity; the idea that boundaries could lead to freedom was one I desperately wanted to explore. From the very...

Review of My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World by Malcolm Mitchell As a book blogger who’s always on the lookout for heartwarming and relatable reads, I was instantly drawn to Malcolm Mitchell's My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World. It’s a book that not only shines a light on childhood struggles with reading but also resonates deeply with my own experience as a parent in a home filled with book lovers, some of whom navigate the world through a neurodivergent lens. This personal connection...

Finding Dorothy: A Novel by Elizabeth Letts - A Journey to the Heart of Oz I am a lifelong admirer of The Wizard of Oz, with memories of its colorful adventures etched deep in my heart. So when I stumbled upon Finding Dorothy: A Novel by Elizabeth Letts, I knew I was in for a treat. This beautifully crafted narrative promises not just a look behind the curtain of a beloved story but a glimpse into the life of the woman who helped preserve its spirit: Maud Gage Baum,...

Book Review: Black-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore by Char Adams From the moment I picked up Char Adams' Black-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore, I was captivated. As a book lover and an advocate for representation in literature, exploring the rich history of Black-owned bookstores felt like peeling back layers of an important narrative long swept under the rug of mainstream publishing. With every page, I was reminded of the intimacy and connection that local bookstores foster—the very essence of what makes reading a...