Elizabeth is in her mid-30’s, newly divorced and fresh off a breakup with a long-term boyfriend. She’s a successful travel writer, so she decides to take a yearlong adventure around the world to recoup and discover who she is without these men. The result is Elizabeth eating her way through Italy, praying through India, and … Continue reading Eat Pray Love
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My Side of the River
Elizabeth was born in America, as was her little brother, but not their parents. As Mexican citizens in the country on tourist visas, her parents walked a fine line between wanting more for their children, and knowing they would always be considered second class citizens in their community. Elizabeth, however, made the most of her … Continue reading My Side of the River
The Woman In Me
Like so many of you, I’m from the Britney generation. You know, the one that grew up watching the kids on the Mickey Mouse Club only to later watch as those same kids became superstar singers and actors. We were the generation of MTV – Road Rules, The Real World, and the hours of music … Continue reading The Woman In Me
Wild
Cheryl is on a mission to reset her life. Her mother’s passing, unchecked drug use, and some negative influences have taken her down a dark path. Her plan is simple: hike the Pacific Coast Trail. She puts together her hiking pack, sets up replenishment boxes to be delivered at strategic points, and sets out. But … Continue reading Wild
Agenda: Week of October 29th
Is your house ready for Halloween? After reading Magic Lessons last week, I'm getting in the mood, but there are some great books coming up to help, too! Here's the books I'm looking forward to discussing with you this week. Grab your copies of these books by clicking the images below: The Rules of Magic … Continue reading Agenda: Week of October 29th
Betting on You
If you work in the American job market, chances are you have talked with the Human Resources department. While they were meant to be available for coaching and training, most of us avoid the HR professionals in our buildings because they are known as the voice of layoffs, write ups, and firings. This is the … Continue reading Betting on You
Agenda: Week of October 22nd
It's spooky season - are you reading any great books for this time of year? I've got prompts that bring to me 3 out of 4 of the Practical Magic series books to finish out the series (I read Practical Magic last year). I'm posting my first review of this trio on Saturday - Alice … Continue reading Agenda: Week of October 22nd
Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant
Another Read With Lindsey Most Anticipated Release comes out tomorrow! Have you preordered your copy of Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant yet? Below is our full review - if you've already read an advanced copy (or once you read yours tomorrow), please share your thoughts in the comments! Thank you NetGalley … Continue reading Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant
Agenda: Week of October 15th
I am so very excited for this week! There's some great book discussions coming up....and also the launch of our very own 2024 Read With Lindsey Reading Challenge! Details to come! Here's the books I'm looking forward to discussing with you this week. Grab your copies of these books by clicking the images below: Everything … Continue reading Agenda: Week of October 15th
Storyteller
Dave Grohl is one of the foremost musicians in memories of my high school era. Having graduated in 2000, grunge and punk rock were the soundtracks to the lives of my very rebellious punk and goth friends. Grohl’s work in bands like Scream, Queens of the Stone Age, and of course Nirvana and Foo Fighters … Continue reading Storyteller