2019 Reading Challenge

2019 Reading Challenge
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Book Review: Turning Left Around the World by David C. Moore

I was contacted directly by the author on this one, and am so glad I was! I really enjoy memoirs, particularly about travel or repatriation or the experience of living (even if only for a specified duration) somewhere “other”. I am not a terribly adventurous traveler myself. I am fond of my mod-cons, my things, […]

Book Review: The Prize by Geoffrey M. Cooper

I was very intrigued by this title. I have worked in pharmaceutical/biomedical research, and particularly on Alzheimer’s disease. I am aware of the cutthroat nature of tenure battles and the “publish or perish” mentality, and of the way careers can be won or lost through chance encounters with scientific discovery - which itself is quite […]

Book Review: Jake, Lucid Dreamer by David J. Naiman

What an absolutely lovely and deftly crafted story this was! It was highly deceptive in its deliverables - a very poignant and masterfull-created journey through life, death, and the aftermath of both masquerading (for much of the book) as a lighthearted tale about unusual dreams and anger-management…

Jake lost his mother. Literally and figuratively. And […]

Book Review Blurb: Bright Ruin by Vic James

Do NOT let the short review fool you - this was a HUGE story… Unfortunately, without giving spoilers for the series, it’s tough to turn the final book in a trilogy into a free-standing review though! Read my reviews of book one and book two, then read this one. And if you want to talk […]

An Introduction to the School of Life Press

Today I’m pleased to introduce you to a new press offered by The School of Life. It is an original publication line, that hopes to change the world. I hope you enjoy learning about their upcoming titles and their mission!

The School of Life is a global organisation dedicated to developing emotional intelligence. They apply […]

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