Throwback Thursday -- 10 Random Posts I Blogged About In 2016!!

 

1. 20 Tips On How To Read A Book In A Day!

Here are some tips on how to read a book in a day that you may find useful.

2. Jennifer Garner Reads 'Go the F**k to Sleep'

Actress, Jennifer Garner, performs a dramatic reading of a children's book.

3. 9 Essential Books About Women's Rights

It's always good to know your rights!

4. Stoned: Jewelry, Obsession, and How Desire Shapes the World by Aja Raden

I am a lover of jewelry, nonfiction, and history!! Stoned covers all three topics nicely in a very well written book that's worth a read.

5. Arturo Perez-Reverte Visits Rakestraw Books in Danville, California!

I love attending author events at local, independent bookstores. I enjoyed hearing Arturo Perez-Reverte speak and sign copies of his latest novel at Rakestraw Books.

6. Shalane Flanagan & Elyse Kopecky ~ Author Signing Event at Rakestraw Books in Danville, CA

I had the the honor of attending another wonderful author event featuring 4-time Olympian, Shalane Flanagan, and chef, Elyse Kopecky at Rakestraw Books. Nothing like having a signed copy of hardback book!

7. Essential Titles For Understanding Your Reproductive Rights

Yes, knowing ones rights is essential for sure.

8. Little Free Library in Carpinteria, California!!

My husband and I lived in Carpinteria, California for nearly 16 years before moving to the San Francisco Bay Area. I loved living in Carpinteria and still miss living in this small, coastal beach town. During our tenure in Carpinteria, there weren't any Little Free Libraries... We discovered a few Little Free Libraries had popped up after we moved out of town. I had fun discovering this one while visiting Carpinteria after we had moved away.

9. In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

I enjoyed listening to the unabridged audio version of In Cold Blood. This is another wonderful book I enjoyed in 2016.

10. The Assassination of the Archduke by Greg King & Sue Woolmans

I never would have imagined that a nonfiction book about the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand would be so fascinating!! I loved this book!! It's so well written. If you're a lover of history and nonfiction, I recommend this book.