On Thursday around noon, and as Nina and I were both working, Niko politely advised us that he needed some time alone. So, he went downstairs with his iPad. Now, it’s not like downstairs and upstairs are far from each other; I mean, we can still have a quick conversation with him to ask him…
But Will You Love Me Tomorrow?: An Oral History of the ’60s Girl Groups – by Emily Sieu Liebowitz and Laura Flam
This book was provided to me from Netgalley, so I can read and review it before it’s published. My parents would often play the local oldies station in the car, and that is where my love of the 60’s music started for me. When I turned 13 in 1990, I purchased The Beatles box set…
Mise en Place: Memoir of a Girl Chef – by Marisa Mangani
Sometimes, I read a book where I know nothing of the author, and the description appeals to me. I am very glad that Amazon allows free samples of books and I do take full advantage of that. If I like the book, I buy it. If not, hey, I tried, and it wasn’t for me;…
The Best Title and Happy Father’s Day
It’s not, Mark Lieberman, a son. It’s not, Mark Lieberman, a brother. It’s not, Mark Lieberman, a cousin. It’s not, Mark Lieberman, a husband. It’s not, Mark Lieberman, BBA. It’s not, Mark Lieberman, MBA. It’s not, Mark Lieberman, a Financial Analyst. It’s not, Mark Lieberman, a published author. It’s not, Mark Lieberman, doodlebutt (as my…
Most Talkative: Stories from the Front Lines of Pop Culture – by Andy Cohen
I started to read his book called The Daddy Diaries: The Year I Grew Up, but I stopped because I wanted to start at the beginning of his life, not at the birth of his kids! I also didn’t know a whole lot about him, so I was eager to learn. I enjoyed reading about…
Bowser
I don’t have anything brewing in my brain for what to write today. Sometimes, I tell Niko my after work and on the weekends, my brain is literally a monkey playing the drums! I could tell you how much I enjoyed waking up at 4:45 am on Friday. It wasn’t fun. Despite that, Niko and…
Pageboy: A Memoir – by Elliot Page
When I saw this book as an upcoming new release a few months ago, I put it on my Amazon Wishlist, so when it comes out, I can read it. And not forget about it! I had no clue how much he struggled with gender dysphoria. I thought everything was fine and dandy. Boy, I…
Game Changer – by Bob Whitsett
This book was provided to me from Netgalley, so I can read and review it before it’s published. I had no clue about this book, until I saw this book on a list provided by @SprtBookReviews. I, immediately, put this book in my Amazon Wishlist, only to know that I would have to wait till…
Cross Down – by James Patterson and Brendan Dubois
This book has been in my Amazon Wishlist for several months, and on the day it got officially released, I was all over it! It only took me two days to finish it. Yes, I have read all the other books in the Alex Cross series, and really enjoyed all of them. Despite the title,…
Reflections On…Books (book #2)
I have really enjoyed reading books, and writing reviews on Netgalley, Amazon, Goodreads, Facebook, and my website. Netgalley allows me to read and review books before they are published. I just need to find a way to better promote them and myself. I seem to always have that problem. How can I get people to…
The Boys of Dunbar: The Story of the Greatest High School Basketball Team – by Alejandro Danois
I don’t remember where I saw this book advertised, but when I clicked on it and read the description, I was totally blown away by the names of the players on that Dunbar High School basketball team. Four of them, I am very familiar with – Reggie Lewis, Reggie Williams, David Wingate, and Muggsy Bogues….
The Pool
The last time we swam at a pool was on our cruise last December, and Niko with a swimming vest, thoroughly enjoyed it (he felt free in the pool). We have lived in our current house for almost 4 years, and we have a very nice pool at our clubhouse. But we haven’t used it…
Soundtrack of Silence – by Matt Hay
This book was provided to me from Netgalley, so I can read and review it before it’s published. The only reason I read this book, was because I liked the title (a very nice playlist of verses of songs was mentioned throughout the book). I really want that playlist! So, basically, Matt is losing his…
I Sang That: A Memoir from Hollywood – by Sally Stevens
I had no clue who Sally Stevens was, as I only read this book because of the title and description. I enjoyed her stories of being a singer with Nat King Cole and Burt Bacharach, just to name a few stars that she sang and toured with. In addition, she led her voice on the…
Lucky Me: A Memoir of Changing the Odds – by Rich Paul
This book was provided to me from Netgalley, so I can read and review it before it’s published. A few weeks ago, I read a biography of LeBron James, and that is where I first heard the name of Rich Paul. He was an associate of LeBron and was in his very small circle of…
Tell It Like It Is: My Story – by Aaron Neville
This book was provided to me from Netgalley, so I can read and review it before it’s published. Man, I had no idea of the troubles Aaron Neville got into throughout his life. I always pictured him as a clean dude who was always singing with his family. But I am glad he persevered, because…
Marty Glickman: The Life of an American Jewish Sports Legend – by Jeffrey Gurock
This book was provided to me from Netgalley, so I can read and review it before it’s published. I only knew Marty Glickman as a New York sports broadcaster, and with the help from this book, I learned a lot more about him. It was interesting to see how he got from being an athletic…
School Is ALMOST Out Of Session
Niko’s last day of first grade is this coming Thursday. He is off tomorrow, as are Nina and me, for Memorial Day. So, three days left! I know, he will very likely, be happy to sit on his butt on the upstairs sofa with the television remote and the Switch remote for a at least…
Talk of Champions: Stories of the People Who Made Me: A Memoir – by Kenny Smith
I know who Kenny Smith is, not only from the Houston Rockets where he won two championship rings, but also Inside the NBA on TNT. When I saw he had written a book, I knew I had to read it. It was more of a book of who helped him along the way in high…
Alive and Kicking: When Soccer Moms Take the Field and Change Their Lives Forever – by Harvey Araton
I purchased this book a while ago, as I it wasn’t available for my Kindle, and it’s been sitting in a shelf alone pleading with me to read. Well, I finally pulled the book out a few days ago, as I was bookless for my Kindle, and I said hi, it’s time for us to…