Tag: memoirs
Talent comes in all shapes and sizes. Even though someone might not be too good at one category, such as chemistry, they might surprise you in a different one, …
Sometimes, when folks get the dreaded “C” word from their doctor (or a host of other terminal illnesses), they retreat into their homes and withdraw from friends and family, …
When you hear the term ‘serial killer’ your thoughts probably go straight to the victims. You might also feel great sympathy for the people left behind to deal with the …
Melanie Pitman
February 23, 2017
Adult, Authors, Autobiography, Biography, Book Lists, Book Lovers, Career, Children, Contemporary, Drama, Erotica, Family, Faves, Historical Fiction, History, Human Interest, Literary Fiction, Memoir, Music, Non-Fiction, Performing Arts, Poetry, Reading, Religion, Self-Help, Short Story, Spirituality, Writing
Sometimes celebs like to surprise us. Like when we learned J-Lo could sing as well as act, when Tom Selleck became an avocado farmer (what?!?), or even when Arnold …
Melanie Weaver
February 11, 2017
African American, Autobiography, Classics, Historical Fiction, Indian Literature, Mental Health, Native American, Non-Fiction, Self-Help, TBR
The college years are some of the most formative of our lives; it’s where we learn who we are and what we believe (and how to defend those beliefs). …
Everyone loves a good spy story, right? It’s why Ian Fleming’s James Bond series has remained so popular in both print and film for decades. While real-life espionage isn’t usually …
Christianna Marks
February 3, 2017
Adult, Audiobooks, Author Spotlight, Career, Human Interest, Humor, Memoir, New Releases, Non-Fiction, Performing Arts, Reviews, Women, Writing
Dear Lauren Graham, Can I call you Lauren from here on out? It would be so much easier… So now that we have that out of the way. I …
With the upcoming inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump less than a week away, you’re probably either thrilled or disillusioned by the future of America. The past year has been …
Even to those of us who don’t dream of stardom, Hollywood has a fascinating appeal. It’s incredibly tempting to take a look behind the scenes at how the bulk …
Melanie Pitman
January 4, 2017
Author Spotlight, Authors, Autobiography, Biography, Book Lists, Faves, Feminism, Humor, Literary Quotes, Memoir, Mental Health, News, Non-Fiction, Performing Arts, Relationships, Romance, Women, Writing
By now, the whole world knows of the sad passing of Carrie Fisher on December 27, 2016. Among many things, she was a brilliant actress, a loving mother, and …
December 27, 2016, marked a sad day indeed for Star Wars fans everywhere. Carrie Fisher, best known for her role as Princess Leia in the iconic Star Wars movies, …
While New Zealand has always been a beautiful place, its increased popularity as a filming destination (particularly for The Lord of the Rings movies) has put it atop many folks’ …
Christianna Marks
December 16, 2016
Adult, Book Lists, Contemporary, Crime, Crime Fiction, Fantasy, Faves, Historical Fiction, Horror, Humor, LGBT, Memoir, Mental Health, New Adult, Relationships, Romance, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Shakespeare, Suspense/Thriller, Women, Young Adult
As 2016 comes to a close, (how the heck did that happen?) it’s time for me to reflect on the books that found their way into my heart this …
With the death of Florence Henderson last week and John Glenn just a few days ago, 2016 appears to have been an unusually tough year for us in terms …
Carrie Fisher: known only in the eyes of most as Princess Leia herself. But this legendary role, taken up when she was just 19, is far from her only …
If you’ve heard of the little movies, When Harry Met Sally and Sleepless in Seattle, (just about everyone has, I know!) you may be aware of how, over 20 …
Cierra Loften
November 4, 2016
Book Clubs, Book Lovers, Feminism, Human Interest, Maya Angelou, Memoir, Poetry, Reading, Social Media, Women
As if Emma Watson being a notable bookworm and United Nations Goodwill Women’s Ambassador isn’t enough to make us love her, the live-action Beauty and the Beast actress is making …
“Are you ready to see your fixer upper?” Chip and Joanna Gaines are famous for their HGTV hit Fixer Upper, but now they are entering the book world as …
Christianna Marks
October 18, 2016
Adult, Biography, Book Lists, Career, Contemporary, Drama, Human Interest, Humor, LGBT, Music, Performing Arts, TBR, Women, Young Adult
I have a confession to make. I’m an extreme theatre nerd. That’s right, I can sing the entirety of RENT, Wicked, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Newsies, and a handful of …
YouTube Channel: WordsofaReader If you’ve been wanting to dive into the world of celebrity memoirs but don’t know which ones to avoid and which ones are actually worth your time, …
