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Dani Shapiro’s latest memoir “Kaleidoscope” is, like its title, luminous and multifaceted. While I expected reflections on her experience with cancer, she writes about that experience and uses it as a catalyst to reflect on life, aging, and noticing. ...more
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"The Pearl Farmers" is a perfect novel to escape for an afternoon. I was hooked in the opening pages of Stacy Gordon’s "The Pearl Farmers." While the plot of three estranged sisters coming together, despite their past squabbles, to potentially save t ...more
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Barbara Boyd rated a book it was amazing Rolling Scones: 100+ Knead-to-Know Showstopping Pastries, Breads, Cakes, Pies, Cookies and More by Editors of Cider Mill Press	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I expected "Rolling Scones" to be all about scones and instead it's a fantastic compilation of classic scone, bread, cookie, cake, and pastry recipes — the kinds of things you find in a diner or neighborhood coffee shop. Picking up on the book title, ...more
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Organizational psychologist Adam Grant has his finger on the pulse of society and astutely writes the right books at the right time. Human connection has been at risk for a long time, from worries about the iron stove replacing time spent in conversa ...more
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Canadian veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford has spent the last two decades volunteering around the world to offer veterinary services to those who can't afford them. He filmed most of his trips in the hopes of garnering a television series, made a docume ...more
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Barbara Boyd and 6 other people liked Merisha's review of Friends and Family: "Thank you to Viking and NetGalley for an advanced copy for an honest review. Simply put, I loved this book. This is my first read by Natalie Baszile, even though I am familiar with Queen Sugar. Like the book/show, this one packs a punch that calls fo" Read more of this review »
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In Ayad Akhtar's "The Radiance" the protagonist, also named Ayad Akhtar, has a “spiritual” awakening as the result of being hit by a car while biking. After the accident, Ayad begins to experience life through a new lens causing him to reconsider his ...more
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Kaleidoscope: On Seeing and Being Seen
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Rolling Scones: 100+ Knead-to-Know Showstopping Pastries, Breads, Cakes, Pies, Cookies and More
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Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World
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Organizational psychologist Adam Grant has his finger on the pulse of society and astutely writes the right books at the right time. Human connection has been at risk for a long time, from worries about the iron stove replacing time spent in conversa Organizational psychologist Adam Grant has his finger on the pulse of society and astutely writes the right books at the right time. Human connection has been at risk for a long time, from worries about the iron stove replacing time spent in conversation around the fire to the rise of suburbs replacing Main Street and community hubs. The pandemic reinforced our isolation, which, having gotten used to virtual connection, we continued—even when we could get out and socialize again—by spending more time looking at our screens than connecting in real life. Add AI to the situation and we risk forming deeper "relationships" with a bot than another person. Are we losing our capability to interact, engage, and connect? Grant dissects this problem and proposes solutions in his latest book "Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connection in a Lonely World."

Divided into three neat sections, Grant explains sparking, sustaining, and scaling connection and in doing so, encompasses many aspects of connecting. As he writes, this is not a self-help book, but he hopes to be helpful. First, he defines four types of relationships (pal, ally, associate, and companion) and the types of connections each represents; these definitions provide foundational knowledge for the rest of the book. Grant offers varied examples from his work with sports and corporate teams where he has helped the members better connect and work toward a common goal. He also recounts examples from other professionals who have worked with well-known artist groups such as the band Metallica and the comedy troupe Monty Python and people who have resolved issues in schools and communities by helping people connect. He also discusses family relationships and the dynamics of connecting with those closest to us. Throughout, Grant combines statistics and data with his own personal stories and case studies to convey his insights of the topic.

"Vibe" is highly readable and well-paced. Grant writes like he speaks, and for anyone who listens to Grant's podcasts, it's easy to hear his voice while reading.

If you struggle to connect or are concerned about disintegrating relationships and communities, "Vibe" shows a way to understand connection and build better connections with people you love, people you have to spend time with, and even with the people you barely tolerate.

Thank you to NetGalley and Viking/Penguin Random House for providing an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

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Far and Wild: Adventures of The Worldwide Vet
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Friends and Family
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Barbara Boyd and 6 other people liked Merisha's review of Friends and Family:

"Thank you to Viking and NetGalley for an advanced copy for an honest review.

Simply put, I loved this book.

This is my first read by Natalie Baszile, even though I am familiar with Queen Sugar. Like the book/show, this one packs a punch that calls fo" Read more of this review »

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The Radiance
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In Ayad Akhtar's "The Radiance" the protagonist, also named Ayad Akhtar, has a “spiritual” awakening as the result of being hit by a car while biking. After the accident, Ayad begins to experience life through a new lens causing him to reconsider his In Ayad Akhtar's "The Radiance" the protagonist, also named Ayad Akhtar, has a “spiritual” awakening as the result of being hit by a car while biking. After the accident, Ayad begins to experience life through a new lens causing him to reconsider his life, humanity, and the world around him.

Ayad feels his own mix of heart-felt empathy toward those who would oppose him and ennui in the face of opposition. As he writes, “I stopped listening and found I didn’t even have to work at doing so.” In observing a neighbor who is the woman who found him after his accident, he describes her in words that could describe the book, “…how worn and broken we all were, how endlessly in need of kindness and rest.” His compassion allows him to remain calm in situations he dislikes. He also no longer cares about image management and prefers the silence of his own thoughts to the effort of presenting what others might want to see.

I found myself wondering throughout how much of the story is drawn from the author's life, and the story becomes seemingly meta when Ayad fills in for a professor at the nearby university to teach a course about writing auto-fiction. The teaching experience opens another story line that combines cultural commentary on rural residents and elite academics with observations enabled by Ayad's awakening. Like Saul Bellow’s "Ravelstein", which he references, Akhtar pulls together ideas about life, love, students, and the country’s decline. In his able hands, the disparate pieces come together and keep the story moving forward.

"The Radiance" is an immersive, challenging, and spellbinding book. As if in synchrony with Ayad, I could feel my brain being fed words and thoughts with ideas seeping through each character in the book. Reading it made me reconsider how I view the world and those around me—what more can you ask for of a book?

Thank you to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster for providing an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

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