Book Review: Save Karyn by Karyn Bosnak

I really like reading classic British novels such as books by the Brontes and Jane Austen. I also like reading modern American classics by Salinger and Updike. But probably my favorite type of book to read is non-fiction, especially memoirs. I really love any book that makes me think hard about the choices I make. If the book also makes me laugh, I will really love it!

Save Karyn by Karyn Bosnak is one of my favorite books. I wore out my first copy and had to buy another. I'm constantly recommending the book to my friends and even to my boyfriend (he's read parts of it). I have re-read it many times from cover to cover and frequently will read parts of it over and over.

Why does this book mean so much to me? Because I can really relate to Karyn's story.

Mental_Floss and Elephant

I was in Borders yesterday drinking coffee in the cafe and leafing through magazines that I couldn't afford to buy (I had to buy the coffee because I was FREEZING!) Anyway, I really like to read off-beat magazines when I do this because they can be so interesting. I saw two magazines that I'd never seen before and they were great.

My Funny Valentine

Happy Valentine's Day!

This is a stunning version of "My Funny Valentine" by Linda Ronstadt. There used to be a video on YouTube of Linda singing this song on the "Tonight Show", but that has disappeared. However, you can still enjoy her beautiful singing in this song -- in my opinion, the best it has ever been sung. Enjoy!

Book Review: So Many Books, So Little Time by Sara Nelson

So Many Books, So Little Time: A Year of Passionate Reading, by Sara Nelson, offers the author's personal recollections of reading a book a week for a year. While she didn't quite accomplish that feat, she did find many interesting books that were important to her at a particular moment in time. She also found out that you DON'T have to read a book if you don't want to.

Book Review: Punching In by Alex Frankel

Alex Frankel decided to spend a couple of years trying different jobs that interested him. He went into these jobs with an open mind and tried to give each job a chance.

He delivered packages for UPS during the holiday season in San Francisco, was a salesman at the Apple Store, folded clothes at Gap, became a rental agent for Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and trained to become a barista at Starbucks.

We Must Not Forget Haiti!

YouTube - UNICEF: Reuniting families in Haiti - Watch more Videos at Vodpod.

Today is Bloggers Unite for Haiti Day. We cannot forget the people of Haiti are continuing to suffer, especially the children who have been orphaned. Once you have seen this heartbreaking video, please do all you can to help!

Please donate today!