Set aside enough time to finish Two Girls Down because it’s a page turner.  It’s every parent’s worst nightmare; two young girls disappear during a quick shopping trip to Target.  Their single mother, Jamie Brandt, is heartsick and distraught. Jamie’s aunt contacts Alice Vega, a famous California bounty hunter.  Within 24 hours, Vega arrives in Schuylkill County, PA. She needs a partner, someone who knows the local scene. Max Caplan, “Cap”, is her choice—once a local cop, now a private … [Read more...] about Two Girls Down

The subtitle of this book is “Stop believing the lies about who you are so you can become who you were meant to be,” and that’s what Rachel explores in 20 life-lessons she’s learned about how to overcome the falsehoods that left her feeling overwhelmed and unworthy and how she moved past them.  With raw honesty and humor, she shares her personal stories along with practical and inspiring advice on how to combat the lies and misconceptions (that so many of us fall victim to) in order to live a … [Read more...] about Girl, Wash Your Face

This is a fun read about a manipulative woman who worms her way into the lives of a wealthy “golden couple” to achieve the privileged life she so desperately wants and feels she deserves.  It’s a twisty, juicy novel with great characters, snappy dialogue, and one crazy ending. You won’t be able to stop once you get started. … [Read more...] about The Last Mrs. Parrish

Why did parents start looking for razor blades in apples that were given out on Halloween?  Do you remember when you became aware of the amount of fat in a bucket of movie theater popcorn? Why was the Subway sandwich diet so successful? This enlightening book explores why some ideas are more memorable. The Heath brothers unearth six characteristics of “sticky” ideas and offer practical, entertaining, and fascinating information about how we can communicate more effectively.  According to the … [Read more...] about Made to Stick

Just in time for summer.  This is the perfect beach read/one-day indulgence.  Think 9 to 5...ish.  It’s an office where the women (the “assistants”) embark on a plan to squeeze money out of the company and their less-than-wonderful bosses to pay off their college loans.  Oh, and there’s a love interest--of course.  It’s playful and thoroughly entertaining. … [Read more...] about The Assistants

Really enjoyed these words of hers: "Fitting in and belonging are not the same thing, and, in fact, fitting in gets in the way of belonging. Fitting in is about assessing a situation and becoming who you need to be to be accepted. Belonging, on the other hand, doesn't require us to change who we are; it requires us to be who we are."

Important and inspiring description, me thinks! … [Read more...] about The Gifts of Imperfection

You might remember that last May, Abby Wambach—the world’s all-time leading scorer in soccer—delivered the commencement address to the graduating class of Barnard College.  It was a kick-ass, mind blowing, tear-evoking address that made you just want to stand up and cheer. As Abby spoke to the six hundred female graduates, she invoked the idea of the wolfpack, that women need to be united together to look out for each other—just like a pack of wolves—to demand equal pay, to be curious, to make … [Read more...] about Wolfpack

Why Don’t You Write My Eulogy Now So I Can Correct It?

Please, need I say more? … [Read more...] about Why Don’t You Write My Eulogy So I Can Correct It?

The perfect gift book. An inspiring guide to creativity in the digital age.  This little book presents ten transformative principles that will help you discover your artistic side and build a more creative life. They’re just great ideas about life in general. Loved it!!! … [Read more...] about Steal Like An Artist