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