A book review of Rise and Thrive: A Mental Health Workbook for Youth & For the Young Person Inside All of Us by Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble Stars: **** Refined Honey (2026)Mental Health>Teens147 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Dr. Alfiee,…
Author: Kathleen Bailey
The Daddy Essays
The Daddy Essays: Perspectives from an Unexpected Journey by Neil Turner Stars: ***** Lingering Hereford Press (2026)Self-Help/Grief353 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: The Daddy Essays is not a parenting manual. It’s a book of stories from a dad who never…
The Nineties
A book review of The Nineties: a Book by Chuck Klosterman Stars: **** Penguin Books (2022)Popular Culture370 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: It was long ago, but not as long as it seems: The Berlin Wall fell and the Twin Towers collapsed. In between, one presidential election was allegedly decided by Ross…
Soccerology
A book review of Soccerology: Unbelievable Facts and Stories About the Beautiful Game by Kevin Sylvester Stars: ***** Annick Press (2026)Children’s Nonfiction>Sports92 pages Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Colorful illustrations, fun infographics, and supercool trivia reveal all about the most popular sport in…
Quiet Endurance
A book review of Quiet Endurance: A Memoir by James D. Reginato Stars: **** Self-Published (2025)Memoir139 pages Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: At aged 23, James Reginato was a law and commerce student who loved structure, precision and meaning. He found peace in…
Keys to Your 20s
A book review of Keys to Your 20s: The Ultimate Homebuyer Playbook for Young Adults by Jamal Henry (Start Smart. Buy Smart – Step by Step Guide for Your First Home) Stars: ***** Self-Published (2025)Financial Advice155 pages Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for a review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: “Keys to…
So You Want to Be A… Series
This is a book review of the So You Want To Be A… series by Linda Soules Stars: ***** Self-PublishedChildren’s Nonfiction38 pages These adorable books are not like ones made for younger children that have very few (and obvious) words. These books are more like children’s nonfiction in a picture book. There is lots of…
Unread
A book review of Unread: A Memoir of Learning (and Loving) to Read on TikTok by Oliver James Stars: ***** Union Square & Co (2026)242 pagesMemoir Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: As a result of childhood learning disabilities and educational neglect, Oliver James graduated from high school and became one of approximately 45…
Directed by James Burrows
A book review of Directed by James Burrows: Five Decades of Stories from the Legendary Director of Taxi, Cheers, Frasier, Friends, Will & Grace, and more by James Burrows Stars: **** Ballantine Books (2022)Memoir>TV352 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Legendary sitcom director James Burrows has spent five decades making America laugh. Here…
Without Your Father
A book review of Without Your Father by Jessica Lynne Henkle Stars: ***** Unsolicited Press 2026Memoir136 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Five days after the sudden death of Jessica Lynne Henkle’s father, the phrase “when your father dies” seeped…