Category: Book Reviews

How To Do The Work – Nicole LePera Genre: Nonfiction – Self-Help, Psychology Publisher: Orion Release Date: 11 March 2021 Format read: Audiobook and Paperback (the reviewer alternated between both formats) Source of book: This book was acquired independently by the Reviewer. My Thoughts This How To Do The Work book review comes as the … Continue reading “How To Do The Work Book Review”

Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren’t Growing Up – Abigail Shrier Genre: Nonfiction – Society & Culture Publisher: Sentinel Release Date: Feb 27, 2024 Format read: eBook Source of book: This book was acquired independently by the Reviewer. TL;DR: A serious condemnation of widespread therapy in children, but with a hopeful message of resilience. Introduction: … Continue reading “Bad Therapy Book Review”

Solitaire – Alice Oseman Genre: Contemporary Fiction (Young Adult) Publisher: Harper Collins Children’s Books UK Release Date: July 31, 2014 Format read: Ebook (revised edition, post-2020, see details below) Source of book: This book was acquired independently by the Reviewer. My Thoughts Alice Oseman is one of the most prominent YA authors of the moment. … Continue reading “Solitaire Book Review”

Fangirls: Scenes from Modern Music Culture – Hannah Ewens Genre: Nonfiction – Music, Society & Culture Publisher: Quadrille Publishing Ltd Release Date: Jan 1, 2020 Format read: Physical (paperback) Source of book: This book was acquired independently by the Reviewer. My Thoughts As a music fan myself, I find broader conversations about music fandom interesting. … Continue reading “Fangirls Book Review”

Mystic City – Theo Lawrence Genre: Science Fiction, Romance (Young Adult) Publisher: Corgi Release Date: October 9, 2012 Format read: Physical (paperback) Source of book: This book was acquired independently by the Reviewer. My Thoughts Ugghhh…….This Mystic City Book Review is going to be a brutal one. Because I HATED this book and I don’t … Continue reading “Mystic City Book Review: Don’t Read This Book”

Slow Productivity – Cal Newport Genre: Nonfiction – Self Help Publisher: Portfolio / Penguin Random House Release Date: March 5, 2024 Format read: Physical (paperback) Source of book: This book was acquired independently by the Reviewer. My Thoughts Cal Newport is a notable thought leader on high performance, especially in academia and knowledge work. It’s … Continue reading “Slow Productivity Book Review: A Game Changer For Burned Out Office Workers”

Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters – Abigail Shrier Genre: Nonfiction – Society & Culture Publisher: Regnery Publishing Release Date: June 30, 2020 Format read: ebook Source of book: This book was acquired independently by the Reviewer. My Thoughts I don’t think I am exaggerating to say that Irreversible Damage is one of … Continue reading “Irreversible Damage Book Review: The Book No One Wants You To Read”

Adult Fantasy – Briohny Doyle Genre: Nonfiction – Society and Culture, Memoir Publisher: Scribe Publications Release Date: 29 May 2017 Format read: Physical (Paperback) Source of book: This book was acquired independently by the Reviewer. My Thoughts Adult Fantasy is a Millenial’s personal investigation as to why her generation has failed to “grow up”, according … Continue reading “Adult Fantasy Book Review: Is Adulthood Unachievable Now?”

The Da Vinci Code – Dan Brown Genre: Thriller, Mystery Publisher: Anchor Release Date: March 18, 2003 Format read: Physical (Special Illustrated Edition, hardback) Source of book: This book was acquired independently by the Reviewer. The Da Vinci Code Summary “While in Paris, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is awakened by a phone call in the … Continue reading “The Da Vinci Code Book Review: The World’s Most (In)famous Thriller”