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items I love a good biography or just something fun and light to read on a rainy day! Here are a few of my top picks, new and old!
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Biography's
Cookbook's
Health, Wellness & just a Good Read!
Biography's
If you are an Ozzy fan you will love learning about his early career. How he met the members of Black Sabbath and what led him to start his solo career.
I Am Ozzy by Ozzy Osbourne, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
From start to finish, I was hooked! Prince Harry lets us into his life and how he has survived a life living under such scrutiny. From his family to the media, his life was truly his own until he started making changes to take his life back!
Spare: Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex
I followed Elyse Myers long before this book came out, so I was genuinely so excited when I heard she was finally releasing it, and I’m honestly so proud of her for bringing it to life. That’s a Great Question, I’d Love to Tell You feels just as real...
That's a Great Question, I'd Love to Tell You
I preordered Last Rites by Ozzy Osbourne, and the moment it arrived, I couldn’t put it down, and honestly, I didn’t want to. As someone who has been a fan for over 40 years, opening this book felt incredibly personal. His passing was still so raw, an...
Last Rites|Hardcover
This is one of those rare books that stays with you long after you turn the last page. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot is both heartbreaking and eye-opening, telling the story of a woman whose cells changed medicine forever, WI...
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks|Paperback
This is one of those rare books that stays with you long after you turn the last page. I’ve always loved Anthony Bourdain, and this book felt like getting to know him all over again; but in a much deeper, more personal way. It’s not just a story abou...
Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography|Paperback
Howard Stern Comes Again is a fun, easy readespecially if you’ve followed Howard Stern over the years. What I enjoyed most is seeing a different side of him. This book focuses on some of his most memorable celebrity interviews, but with added reflect...
Howard Stern Comes Again|Hardcover
No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality is one of those deeply moving books that stays with you long after you’ve finished it. Michael J. Fox has always been an icon, not just for his unforgettable roles, but for the way he’s faced l...
No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality|Paperback
This is a powerful and deeply personal memoir written during one of history’s darkest periods. It begins with the voice of a typical teenager and gradually reveals the fear, hope, and resilience of life in hiding during World War II. Anne’s writing i...
The Diary of a Young Girl: Introduction by Francine Prose|Hardcover
Becoming – Michelle Obama is a warm, inspiring memoir about her journey from Chicago’s South Side to the White House. It offers honest reflections on family, career, identity, and life in the public eye. Thoughtful and relatable, it’s an uplifting st...
Becoming – Michelle Obama
Furiously Happy – Jenny Lawson is a wildly funny, offbeat memoir that mixes absurd humour with honest reflections on anxiety and depression. This was the first book of hers I read, and I loved every minute of it. Her chaotic, unfiltered storytelling ...
Furiously Happy: A Funny Book about Horrible Things|Paperback
Let’s Pretend This Never Happened – Jenny Lawson is a laugh-out-loud, wildly unconventional memoir that reads like a collection of the most chaotic (and somehow true) stories you’ve ever heard. This was the first book I read by her, and I loved every...
Let's Pretend This Never Happened (A Mostly True Memoir)|Paperback
Kevin Hart write a funny, high-energy memoir that blends comedy with real-life struggle and motivation. Kevin Hart takes readers through his rise from a tough childhood in Philadelphia to becoming one of the biggest comedians in the world, sharing ch...
I Can't Make This Up: Life Lessons|Paperback
Cookbook's
While I think I am a pretty good cook I have to admit I prefer reading cookbooks more than I do following a recipe. I love to just cozy up to a well-written cookbook to get in spired to create something new and delicious!
Bought The Ultimate Student Cookbook: From Chicken to Chili for my daughter, and she absolutely loved it! It’s such a great mix of easy, practical recipes that don’t feel overwhelming, which made it perfect for her to start cooking more on her own. T...
The Ultimate Student Cookbook: Chicken & Chili
I find myself going back to this cookbook over and over again, it’s honestly become one of my absolute favourites. It’s not just the recipes (which are amazing), but how fun and approachable it makes Asian cooking feel. The book itself is beautiful, ...
Bad B*tch in the Kitch: Craveable Asian Recipes
I’ve been following Jessica and her recipes long before this book came out, so I was so excited when she finally released it, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. You can really feel her personality on every page, which makes cooking from this boo...
Of Course It’s Good!: Aggressive Delicious Meals
I’ve been following Matthew Bounds for a long time, so when I found out he finally made a cookbook… I basically added it to my cart before I even finished reading the title. This cookbook feels like the perfect extension of everything I already loved...
Keep It Simple, Y'all: Easy Dinners Cookbook
The Butter Book is such a charming, feel-good read, especially if you believe everything is just a little better with butter. What I loved most about this book is how it turns something so simple into something truly special. It’s not just a cookbook...
The Butter Book|Hardcover
Ina Garten’s Be Ready When the Luck Happens is a warm, easy read that reflects the same philosophy she brings to her cooking: keep things simple, approachable, and stress-free. She has a way of making cooking feel unintimidating, no overcomplicated s...
Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir|Paperback
If you’ve ever wanted to get into baking without feeling overwhelmed, Bake Anything by Erin Jeanne McDowell is such a fun place to start. Instead of complicated recipes, it teaches you simple foundations you can build on, so you actually learn how to...
Bake Anything: Essential Recipes and Techniques to Build On for Endless Possibilities|Hardcover
Cravings – Chrissy Teigen is a fun, personality-filled cookbook packed with bold, comforting recipes. From spicy noodles to crispy fried chicken, it focuses on big flavours and easy-to-follow dishes. It’s not fussy or formal, just enjoyable, indulgen...
Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat: A Cookbook|Hardcover
This cookbook is exactly what you’d expect in the best way possible: laid-back, fun, and full of personality. It’s packed with comforting, crowd-pleasing recipes, from mac and cheese and fried bologna sandwiches to shrimp po’ boys and party-ready sna...
From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg's Kitchen|Hardcover
This cookbook is a rich, heartfelt celebration of Italian home cooking that feels deeply personal rather than celebrity-driven. Across nearly 200 recipes, it leans into traditional Italian-American family dishes, pastas, roasts, seafood, and classic ...
The Tucci Cookbook|Hardcover
This cookbook is a polished, wellness-focused cookbook built around “clean eating” and simple, health-forward meals. It features over 100 recipes plus structured meal plans and reset-style cleanses, with a strong emphasis on vegetables, lean proteins...
The Clean Plate: Eat, Reset, Heal|Hardcover
Betty Crocker’s Slow Cooker Cookbook is a classic, no-nonsense kitchen staple built for easy, dependable weeknight cooking. It’s packed with over 120 straightforward slow cooker recipes, everything from hearty stews and roasts to chicken dishes, dips...
Betty Crocker's Slow Cooker Cookbook|Hardcover
Health, Wellness & just a Good Read!
Sometimes we just need to take a break for ourselves! Take some time to curl up with one of these inspiring, helpful or simply enjoyable books on your next vacation, rainy day or lazy weekend afternoon …you'll be glad you did!
Such a fun and quick read. Take a journey through space with this master storyteller. This book will not only take your imagination on a rollercoaster ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire way through it, but it will also make y...
Project Hail Mary: A Novel
This book came highly recommended by a friend, and I’m so glad I listened, what a beautiful, unexpected read. The story unfolds through letters, which makes it feel incredibly personal and real, almost like you’re getting a glimpse into someone’s lif...
The Correspondent: A Novel
This little book of daily inspirational and motivational quotes is such a simple but powerful way to start or reset your day. Each page feels like a small pause button in a busy world, just enough to shift your mindset, refocus your energy, and add a bit of calm positivity to your routine. I love that it’s set up for daily use, making it easy to build a habit of reflection without feeling overwhelming. The quotes are short but mean...
Daily Inspirational & Motivational Quotes: 365 Sparks
I absolutely loved The Housemaid, it was impossible to put down. From the start, it’s tense, addictive, and full of that “something is off” feeling that keeps you hooked. Millie’s situation in Nina and Andrew’s house gets more unsettling with every c...
The Housemaid|Paperback
I just finished The Housemaid’s Secret and I really enjoyed it, even more than I expected. It pulls you right back into Millie’s world, but this time everything feels even more intense and unsettling. The situation she walks into is creepy from the s...
The Housemaid's Secret|Paperback
I really enjoyed The Housemaid Is Watching, it’s a great continuation of the series with a more unsettling, slow-burn vibe. This time the tension comes from a seemingly perfect suburban neighbourhood that slowly starts to feel off in every way. It’s ...
The Housemaid Is Watching|Paperback
I just finished The Let Them Theory and I really liked it, it’s one of those books that feels simple on the surface but actually hits you in a really calming way. The idea of “let them” paired with “let me” is so straightforward, but it genuinely cha...
The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About|Hardcover
Atomic Habits is one of those books that actually makes you rethink how change works in a really simple way. What stood out most is the idea that big results come from tiny, consistent improvements, not huge bursts of motivation. The Four Laws of Beh...
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones|Hardcover
The Atomic Habits Workbook is the perfect companion to the original book. What makes it so good is that it turns all the ideas from Atomic Habits into something you actually do, not just read about. The prompts, exercises, and tracking pages make it ...
The Atomic Habits Workbook: Official Companion to the #1 Worldwide Bestseller|Paperback
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow is a beautifully written story about friendship, creativity, and the long, complicated relationship between Sam and Sadie as they build video games together over the years. What stands out most is how real and mes...
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow|Paperback
Dear Debbie is a dark, twisty psychological thriller that feels like a slow spiral into a woman finally snapping. Debbie Mullen runs an advice column helping other women navigate difficult marriages, but as her own life starts falling apart, she begi...
Dear Debbie|Paperback
Woman Down is a twisty psychological thriller that dives into the dark side of fame, creativity, and obsession. It follows Petra Rose, a successful author whose life unravels after public backlash, pushing her into isolation where her search for insp...
woman down