We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have so many mixed feelings about this book. Where do I even start?
“We Were Liars” has always been a really hyped book.
Which is why it took me so many years before I finally picked it up.
Whenever I asked fans of the book to explain to me what it was about, they never could. So I had this theory in my head that it was just a bad book with lots of fans.
No, it is not.
This is a YA mystery set in Summer with a bunch of privileged teens. Every Summer, a wealthy family gathers on their private island to spend time with each other.
Until one Summer where there’s an accident that changes everything.
What happened in the accident? Why won’t anyone talk about it? Why are they pretending like nothing has changed when everything has changed?
These are questions that can only be answered by reading this book.
This was a really well-written book that I couldn’t put down. This book tore my heart to pieces but I eagerly picked up “Family of Liars”. I loved spending time on the island with this family and couldn’t wait to go back.
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Month: April 2023
5 Must-Read Personal Finance Books
categories: Books
Personal Finance is not a topic we learn in school. However it is a vital skill to learn especially as you grow older and start to earn an income. Here are the books that I consider essential reading if you want to learn more about personal finance.
1. “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki
Still a classic (and for good reason). “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” takes a look at the differences in thinking between “rich” and “poor” people. This was a book that was both educational and entertaining. I actually read this at 8 (interestingly enough, I was forced to read this by a wealthy relative). I don’t know if I understood what I was reading at the time but I picked this book up a few months ago and could definitely relate to it. In my job I have seen both “rich” and “poor” and this book definitely highlights the different ways both groups see the world
2. “I Will Teach You to Be Rich” by Ramit Sethi
This is another good book that offers a practical and no-nonsense approach to personal finance. Sethi covers a range of topics, from managing credit card debt to negotiating a salary increase, and provides actionable advice for building wealth and living a rich life.
3. “Managing Your Money Like a F#cking Grown up” by Sam Beckbessinger
This book is like sitting down with a friend to discuss your finances. I loved it! Beckbessinger offers a practical but funny guide to managing your money as an adult. Immediately after reading this, I had to start implementing her tips and I definitely saw a difference in my finances.
4.”The Latte Factor” by David Bach
This book changed my life. I know we all know that you cannot save money just by skipping a latte but this book made me really think about what was important to me when it came to my money. “The Latte Factor” looks at the importance of prioritizing spending and investing in oneself, rather than frivolous daily purchases. It doesn’t just look at money as money. It looks at what financial freedom means to you.
5.”The Total Money Makeover” by Dave Ramsey
I finished this book in one go. “The Total Money Makeover” offers actionable advice to help you get your finances in order. Ramsey teaches readers about his “baby steps” approach to financial success, which includes strategies such as creating a budget, building an emergency fund, and paying off debt.
Reading these personal finance books can help you develop the knowledge and skills you need to achieve your financial goals. Whether you’re looking to build wealth, pay off debt, or simply improve your financial literacy, these books are a great place to start.
Book Review: When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill
When Women Were Dragons: A Novel by Kelly Barnhill
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I am so so SO EMBARRASSED by how long it took me to pick up this book especially since I was drawn in from the second I opened it.
I received a review copy of “When Women Were Dragons” from Jonathan Ball Publishers. Unfortunately, I only got around to reading it now.
I have a really short attention span but this was the first book I tried not to put down (I say “tried” because I am old and eventually had to put it down to sleep…but I was up at 4AM the next morning to continue reading.
“When Women Were Dragons” tells the story of a mass “Dragoning”- an event where women started transforming into dragons. Society dealt with this in a very predictable way- they pretended it never happened.
The main character, Alex tells the story of her childhood and how the Dragoning affected her family and their lives.
What I really loved about this book was that it read like a coming-of-age book mixed with a documentary on how female problems were avoided simply because they were female problems.
This was a really well-written book that I enjoyed immensely. It brought out many intense emotions inside me. I was annoyed, I cried, I wanted to scream (but I didn’t- obedient females don’t do that after all).
I LOVED THIS BOOK! I LOVED THIS WORLDBUILDING! This book needs to be required reading in schools. I have never felt more seen in my life.