Book 61: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

I really enjoyed listening to this audio book. It was beautifully recorded.



Sometimes the subtle exposition required by the epistolary style grated on my nerves a bit (as in when it was necessary to describe a gift that had been received--which surely the giver would have known all about), but overall, this was a lovely listen. It makes me want to go to Guernsey and stay in a cottage.

Book 60: Feeling Good

I officially started this book almost a year ago, though I had really started reading it many, many years ago. I am glad to have actually finished it!



This is a great book--a very accessible and user-friendly explanation of cognitive behavioral therapy.

Book 59: Cooked

It's been a very slow month for reading. But I did have a real treat to listen to: Michael Pollan himself reading his newest book.



I loved it. In addition to describing his experiences learning various cooking techniques, it discussed the philosophy of cooking and food preparation quite extensively: What does it mean to roast a pig over coals? What is the meaning of cheese? Right up my alley.

Michael Pollan can come and barbecue a whole pig in my backyard any day.

Book 58: How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk

This is such a good book. This is the kind of book I will probably read multiple times, and I don't generally re-read books.



I started this last May, and for some reason, set it aside. I picked it up again last week when it became apparent that interrogating my soon-to-be-five-year-old was not an effective way to get information.

The cartoons in the book are a little cheesy in the drawing style (perhaps dated, since the book was originally published in 1980. But don't let that put you off; the information is very relevant and practical.