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Review of Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology, by Leah Remini | The Non-Fiction Shelf

5/12/2019

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​Welcome to my non-fiction Shelf Addiction podcast feature! Once a month I feature a non-fiction title that I've read during the month. If you enjoy this episode and want to see what non-fiction title I'll be discussing next month, please subscribe on your pod catcher of choice. 

In this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on Surviving Hollywood and Scientology, by Leah Remini​.

If you read this book, let me know what you thought about it by dropping me a comment below!
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Audiobook Review of I'll Be Gone In The Dark | The Non-Fiction Shelf

4/10/2019

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Welcome to my non-fiction Shelf Addiction podcast feature! Once a month I feature a non-fiction title that I've read during the current month. If you enjoy this episode and want to see what non-fiction title I'll be discussing next month, please subscribe on your pod catcher of choice. 

In this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer by Michelle McNamara.

If you read this book, let me know what you thought about it by dropping me a comment below!

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Audiobook Review of We're Going to Need More Wine, by Gabrielle Union | The Non-Fiction Shelf

2/28/2019

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Welcome to my non-fiction Shelf Addiction podcast feature! Once a month I feature a non-fiction title that I've read during the current month. If you enjoy this episode and want to see what non-fiction title I'll be discussing next month, please subscribe on your pod catcher of choice. 

In this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on We're Going to Need More Wine: Stories That Are Funny, Complicated, and True by Gabrielle Union.

If you read her memoir, let me know what you thought about it by dropping me a comment below!
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Audiobook Review of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, by Marie Kondo | The Non-Fiction Shelf

1/23/2019

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​Welcome to my new non-fiction Shelf Addiction podcast feature! Once a month I feature a non-fiction title that I've read during the current month. This is the first of twelve non-fiction episodes planned for 2019. If you enjoy this episode and want to see what non-fiction title I'll be discussing next month, please subscribe on your pod catcher of choice. 

In this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo.
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Adult Coloring Books | First Impressions & Review of The Time Garden & The Time Chamber, by Daria Song

1/15/2016

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Today I have something different from what I usually write about on this blog. Instead of a book review that you'd read or listen to, I have one that you color instead. Coloring books for adults! Adult coloring books have been the trend as of late and there are now coloring books for everyone.  A little while back I received two books in the mail courtesy of the publisher and they were my first experience coloring since I was a child. I was a tad surprised that I enjoyed it!  Since I finally was able to try them out, I wanted to share with your my first impressions of adult coloring books as well as a review.
 
​They are meant to be therapeutic and a way to relax. Which means that you don't need to be an artist to enjoy them. They can be great for women and men alike. Old and young.  The good news is that there are tons of different styles to choose from.  Books with very detailed and intricate patterns to books that are easier and have drawings or pictures that you can complete when you only have a quick 15 minutes to yourself.  You don't have to use crayons, you can class it up a little and make it more "adult" by using color pencils, water colors, gel pens, etc. Get creative and have fun! 

If you don't already know -  besides my love of books, I'm also a paper girl. What's that you ask? It's a total love of paper planners and journals. I've noticed several of ladies in this community recently getting into coloring books as well. I found a few fun videos featuring coloring books, one sharing techniques that can make your coloring look even more pretty. As always, anything stress relieving is supposed to be fun, so I tried not to think to hard about the task at hand while I was coloring. I actually tried not to think about too much of anything so that I could really get into it. Overall - I like the trend. 

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Review: The Longest Date: Life as a Wife, by Cindy Chupack

1/7/2014

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Publisher: Viking Adult
Release Date: January 2, 2014
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Source: Publisher
Genre: Autobiography, Memoir
Review Date: January 7, 2014
Rating: 4 bookmarks 

Synopsis: Cindy Chupack has spent much of her adult life writing about dating and relationships for several hit TV series and as a sex columnist for O, The Oprah Magazine. At the age of thirty-nine, she finally found The One—and a wealth of new material.

Marriage, Cindy discovered, was more of an adventure than she ever imagined, and in this collection of essays she deftly examines the comedy and cringe-worthy aspects of matrimony. Soulful yet self-deprecating, The Longest Date recounts her first marriage (he was gay) and the meeting of Husband No. 2, Ian.

After the courtship and ceremony, both Cindy and Ian realized that happily ever after takes some practice, and near constant negotiation over everyday matters like cooking, sex, holidays, monogamy, and houseguests. The Longest Date takes a serious turn when it comes to infertility.

The Longest Date is the perfect companion for anyone navigating a serious relationship, be it newlyweds or couples moving in that direction.


Disclaimer: I received this book as a courtesy of the publisher in exchange for an honest review.


"Sex In The City". That's what first caught my attention when I read the synopsis provided by the publicist. I loved the writing on that TV show, so of course I thought that I would also enjoy Cindy Chupack's writing style. Second was that crazy cover. I got a chuckle out of that. Third, being that I'm married, I always enjoy hearing others take on marriage, especially a comical one. 

The memoir was well paced and easy to read. In addition to the story flowing smoothly, I was genuinely entertained. Chupack is witty, a tad snarky and hilarious. I actually found myself laughing out loud more than a few times. The one thing that I felt was a bit much was the name dropping. Yes, we know you've worked with and most likely had dinner with more than a few A list celebrities. Thankfully that was not the main focus and was only a minor part of the story.  Putting the name dropping aside, which was only slightly annoying, Chupack's account of her marriage woes are comical and pretty entertaining. Even the heavy subject matter of infertility is somehow lightened a bit.  

After reading The Longest Date, as a married lady myself, I found that I really related to Chupack and her husband. Even though I'm not Jewish, wealthy, or an Emmy-nominated writer, the main themes in marriage cross all tax brackets, religions, and races; simply put, marriage is marriage. Each of us have our own adventure to contend with.  

Chupack is what most of us would deem as an successful woman, and to read about her own personal drama is refreshing because it shows that everyone has ups and downs.  Nobody has a picture perfect life and she does an excellent job giving us a good dose of both marriage and relationship reality.  I really enjoyed several components of this story.  I thought the chapter where she shares her marriage vows and her fifth year re-commitment vows were both touching and sweet. I also enjoyed her husband's moment to share his point of view on their attempts to have a baby.  They both seem like genuine, fun and down to earth people.

I'm glad that this book was introduced to me as I probably wouldn't have come across it on my own. If you enjoy memoirs that read more like fiction than a history of events, then do check out The Longest Date. 

Happy Reading,
~Tamara
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Mini Review: Making Masterpiece: 25 Years Behind the Scenes at Masterpiece Theatre and Mystery! on PBS, by Rebecca Eaton

12/2/2013

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I have a mini review for you today!  A mini review is my short and sweet analysis of a book.  You'll know in 350 words or less if this is a book I recommend.
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Publisher: Viking Adult
Release Date: October 29, 2013
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 320
Source: Publisher
Genre: Autobiography, Memoir
Review Date: December 2, 2013
Rating: 3 bookmarks 

Synopsis:The Emmy Award-winning producer of PBS’s Masterpiece Theatre and Mystery! reveals the secrets to Downton Abbey, Sherlock, and its other hit programs

For more than twenty-five years and counting, Rebecca Eaton has presided over PBS’s Masterpiece Theatre, the longest running weekly prime time drama series in American history. From the runaway hits
Upstairs, Downstairs  and The Buccaneers, to the hugely popular Inspector Morse, Prime Suspect, and Poirot, Masterpiece Theatre and its sibling series Mystery! have been required viewing for fans of quality drama.

Eaton interviews many of the writers, directors, producers, and other contributors and shares personal anecdotes—including photos taken with her own camera—about her decades-spanning career. She reveals what went on behind the scenes during such triumphs as Cranford and the multiple, highly-rated programs made from Jane Austen’s novels, as well as her aggressive campaign to attract younger viewers via social media and online streaming. Along the way she shares stories about actors and other luminaries such as Alistair Cooke, Maggie Smith, Diana Rigg, Benedict Cumberbatch and Daniel Radcliffe, whose first TV role was as the title character in David Copperfield.

Readers will also get to know Eaton on a personal level. With a childhood steeped in theater, an affinity for nineteenth century novels and culture, and an "accidental apprenticeship” with the BBC, Eaton was practically born to  lead the Masterpiece and Mystery! franchises. Making Masterpiece marks the first time  the driving force behind the enduring flagship show reveals all.

Disclaimer: I received this book as a courtesy of the publisher in exchange for an honest review.


As you all can tell (possibly from the content on my blog) that I rarely read nonfiction so this one is a tad bit out of my comfort zone, but I had to read it. I adore Masterpiece Theatre, especially Downton Abbey, Mr Selfridge, and The Paradise. Not mention, my husband LOVES to watch Sherlock.  What can I say, I'm addicted to British TV....as are many of us PBS/BBC watchers.  When I was asked if I'd like to review this, I jumped at it just to get a small peak behind the curtains.

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