Title: Your Idea Starts Here: 77 Mind-Expanding Ways to Unleash Your Creativity.
Author: Carolyn Eckert
An interesting read with a lot of innovative strategies and inspiring stories to unlock the power of your own creativity.
Non-Fiction; rated 4.5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Rachel
Friday, July 1, 2016
Magonia
Title: Magonia
Author: Marcia Dahvana Headley
A very imaginative and colorful story with great character development. Although the story is considered a romance, it's more about self-discovery and choosing to do the right thing even when it's very hard. The romance is subtle and along with the exciting plot, you become drawn into the story.
Fiction; rated 4.5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Rachel
Author: Marcia Dahvana Headley
A very imaginative and colorful story with great character development. Although the story is considered a romance, it's more about self-discovery and choosing to do the right thing even when it's very hard. The romance is subtle and along with the exciting plot, you become drawn into the story.
Fiction; rated 4.5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Rachel
A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas
Title: A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas
Author: Warren Berger
This book is an absolute must-read for every teacher at every level. Even parents could benefit from reading this book. In the book, Warren Berger shows us how important questioning skills are for our children. It will help them to be more successful in all aspects. Inquiry is what employers will be looking for something that shows that their employees will be resourceful and innovative. It teaches us that risk-takers and questioners have been among the most successful leaders of today like the creators of Netflix, Google, and Airbnb.
Non-Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Matt Drucker.
Author: Warren Berger
This book is an absolute must-read for every teacher at every level. Even parents could benefit from reading this book. In the book, Warren Berger shows us how important questioning skills are for our children. It will help them to be more successful in all aspects. Inquiry is what employers will be looking for something that shows that their employees will be resourceful and innovative. It teaches us that risk-takers and questioners have been among the most successful leaders of today like the creators of Netflix, Google, and Airbnb.
Non-Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Matt Drucker.
The Rules of Love and Grammar
Title: The Rules of Love and Grammar
Author: Mary Simses
Enjoyed this book very much. Did not want to put it down. Funny and light!
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous
Author: Mary Simses
Enjoyed this book very much. Did not want to put it down. Funny and light!
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous
Teddy and Me: Confessions of a Service Human
Title: Teddy and Me: Confessions of a Service Human
Author: Michael Savage
Michael Savage "switches gears" and instead of his usual political subject matter . . . in this book he provides a rare glimpse into his private life . . . and more importantly his special relationship with his dog, Teddy.
Non-Fiction; rated 3 out of 5.
Reviewed by E. Feynman
Author: Michael Savage
Michael Savage "switches gears" and instead of his usual political subject matter . . . in this book he provides a rare glimpse into his private life . . . and more importantly his special relationship with his dog, Teddy.
Non-Fiction; rated 3 out of 5.
Reviewed by E. Feynman
Thursday, June 30, 2016
A Few of the Girls
Title: A Few of the Girls
Author: Maeve Binchy
This is a collection of short stories, told in the way that only Maeve Binchy can tell them. This book was quite delightful.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Donna S.
Author: Maeve Binchy
This is a collection of short stories, told in the way that only Maeve Binchy can tell them. This book was quite delightful.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Donna S.
Downsizing the Family Home: What to Save, What to Let Go
Title: Downsizing the Family Home: What to Save, What to Let Go
Author: Marni Jameson
This is a very informative book about getting rid of a lifetime's worth of "stuff" in our parents' home, but also in our own. The directions were clear, and to the point. It is a helpful guide to simplifying the process.
Non-Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Donna S.
Author: Marni Jameson
This is a very informative book about getting rid of a lifetime's worth of "stuff" in our parents' home, but also in our own. The directions were clear, and to the point. It is a helpful guide to simplifying the process.
Non-Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Donna S.
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