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What happens when a 1950s suburban housewife stops conforming to the happy homemaker model? After the birth of Lulu Mayfield's second baby, she finds herself unwilling to adhere to the “Good Housekeeping” schedule posted on her fridge.

This book is so good that I just have to start with that!   Phoebe Stone is really in a bad place - divorced and depressed when her cat dies.

"Each of us is more than the worst thing we've ever done." (p.108)  Powerful words to perfectly describe this thought-provoking read.  Angie and David are happily married in their hometown.  Raising two kids, working, living.

Rusty Sabich is back in a tense courtroom showdown.   He's older, wiser, and in love.  Quietly enjoying life away from the spotlight, Rusty is soon drawn into the quagmire of a trial - this time in the role of defense lawyer.

Ville Valo (VV), most well-known as the frontman of HIM, released this album in January 2023. I fell in love with it immediately. The songs flow into each other so well that I can have the album on repeat for hours.

Careless People tells the story of Sarah Wynn-Williams's years working for Facebook, from the time she first pitched the idea of a Global Policy department to the fledgling company through her unceremonious departure.

Upon the first listen, I liked 5 songs immediately. After 2-3 listens, I really like 11 out of the 14 tracks on this album. The album flows well from song to song. The music takes up space; it feels purposeful and complete.

Stephanie Burgis writes beautiful characters with clear motives and gives the importance of friendships and community their due. This book is no exception.

The Chameleons are one of my favorite bands! This group has been making music since the ‘80s, and I love every minute of it. If you enjoy rock music of any kind, give them a listen!

Everyone knows what a ghost looks like. You take a white sheet and cut two holes for the eyes.  

No? 

Poor Mortimer Brewster. The man just wants to get married and go on his honeymoon! First, those reporters spot him at the marriage license office, and then when he finally gets home, there’s a body in the window seat!

I like to think I have a healthy marriage. Still, there's this part of me that wonders why marriages go wrong and if I'm doing those things. This book was remarkable. There is infidelity.

This book is about a China rabbit doll who gets separated from his owner, traverses the world, and learns what it means to love and to be loved by another.

Divergent Realms is a collection of science fiction and fantasy short stories by neurodivergent writers featuring neurodivergent characters.

From Jonestown and Heaven’s Gate to CrossFit and Multi-Level Marketing schemes, this book covers it all.