When my book guru Stephanie Peterman recommended a novel about a Manhattan wedding planner who specializes in lavish events I thought to …
Books
Two Books – One Week
It’s January 8 and I’ve already read two books! But they were both short. 😉 As someone who published a “short book,” I know how hard …
2024: The Year That Wouldn’t Quit
I can’t believe I’m writing another edition of “the days are long but the years are short.” Here we go. This was an extremely tough year for …
Believe: The Untold Story Behind Ted Lasso
When people ask me about my favorite band, album, or guitar player, I usually say something like “how about a top five or ten list instead” …
On the Record: Music journalists on their lives, craft, and careers
I had a feeling I was going to like this book – and the Almost Famous references were two of many immediate indicators. Right after the …
Maybe In Another Life
As with all the Taylor Jenkins Reid books I’ve read – Daisy Jones & The Six, Malibu Rising, Carrie Soto Is Back, and The Seven Husbands …
Brothers
At 71 years old, Van Halen drummer Alex Van Halen has said a lot of goodbyes. But none of them hit as hard as the loss of his brother – …
Turn Around Bright Eyes
Rob Sheffield is the best. He is clever, funny, and loves music. I mean he LOVES music. “Music isn’t an accessory to a lifestyle – it’s part …
Kook
At 45 years old, author Peter Heller sets out to not only learn to surf in six months but to also pass the “kook” aka beginner stage by the …
