by Barbara Tanner-Wallace | Dec 8, 2023 | Barb's Book Reviews, For Writers
It’s that time of year again! Time for me another Great Gifts for Writers post. This list is different though because it’s curated by me, an actual writer and reader. I have no stake in these items whatsoever. I didn’t receive a free one in exchange of a plug, nor do...
by Barbara Tanner-Wallace | Dec 1, 2023 | Barb's Book Reviews, Blog Thoughts
Reviews of Titles I Read This Month As I start this, the next to last review column of the year, I’ve realized that there are very few bad books in this world. There are only books that are wrong for the reader. The book I find tedious may be riveting to someone else,...
by Barbara Tanner-Wallace | Nov 17, 2023 | Blog Thoughts
A Few Thoughts About Connecting with Others Recently Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared loneliness a national epidemic. According to a study by Cigna, roughly 58% of the population report being lonely. We’re alone too much, working remotely and relying on texting...
by Barbara Tanner-Wallace | Nov 6, 2023 | Barb's Book Reviews
There’s something for everyone in this month’s collection of Recommended Reads with RF Kuang’s brilliant satire, Yellowface, at the top of the list. Yellowface by RF Kuang. Three-quarters of the way through Yellowface, the protagonist, June (aka Juniper Song...
by Barbara Tanner-Wallace | Sep 15, 2023 | Blog Thoughts
Taking a page from Marcus Aurelius’ Mediations, I sat down and wrote the following in my journal this morning. 1.Stay True to Your Values.Let your personal ethics guide your actions. Trust Your Instincts, not Your Anxiety.Fear is real, but it is seldom based on fact....
