Books, NonFiction

A Month in Siena by Hisham Matar

Matar writes with the confidence of a seasoned writer but with the excitement of a toddler reaching for a favorite sweet. It is evident, he has found himself in the middle of his own personal heaven in Siena.

Books, NonFiction

How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi

The book is pretty much summed up in the quote, “We know how to be racist. We know how to pretend to be not racist. Now let’s know how to be antiracist.” 

Books, NonFiction

The Black Book

The Black Book is a heartbreaking history of Africans’ struggle to gain humanity, recognition, rights, and the hope for equality and citizenship in America from 1619 through the 1940s.

Books, NonFiction

The Cartiers by Francesca Cartier Brickell

The Cartiers by Francesca Cartier Brickell is more than a story of the Cartier family empire. It is the story of the world's highest societies. I highly enjoyed it.

11..., Experiences, Lifestyle, Travel

11… Of My Home For A Midwestern Holidays Activities

11... Of My Home For A Midwestern Holidays Activities I did a whole bunch of things over the winter holidays. Some great, some sad, some boring.

Books, Fiction

Christmas in London by Anita Hughes

Christmas in London by Anita Hughes isn't a good book, but it's not the worst I've ever read. It's definitely full of the romantic clichés people have come to expect at the holidays....