Summer is a great time to read a book. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or sitting in a shady spot under a tree, reading is an engaging way to spend a couple of hours. I like to get lost in a good story – words take me to places I’ve never been and let…
Welcome to the Book Hacker
Clean fiction and nonfiction book reviews March 16, 2023 In these past few months, I’ve invited you to read more in 2023. Why? Because reading offers a different kind of escape than staring at a screen. Reading triggers a brain response that watching TV or surfing the internet can’t duplicate. Studies show that reading keeps…
Read More in 2023 – Nonfiction
If you want to read more in 2023, but the latest Grisham or Koontz novels leave you cold. Consider the genre of Nonfiction. One of the most popular nonfiction genres is famous people writing their autobiographies. Consider the recent releases: I must ask the question, are our lives so tiny that we have to know…
It Isn’t Too Late
If you made a goal to read more in 2023, and you haven’t yet picked up a book, it isn’t too late to start. As a matter of fact, any time you pick up a book is a good time to begin the journey of reading. Perhaps you should visit your local library. It isn’t…
My Favorite Things
“Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens.” If you’ve ever seen the movie, The Sound of Music, you’ll remember Julie Andrews singing those words to the children when they were scared because of a thunderstorm. The simple delights she sings about are the things that make her happy. During this Christmas season, it’s easy to…
What is Moochdocking?
People who travel a lot in their recreational vehicles or even live in them are familiar with the words boondocking and moochdocking. RV living can be less expensive if you boondock or moochdock. Boondocking is a term used when you stay in a place that doesn’t have the amenities and hook-ups of a campground. You…
Elvis Has Left The Building
Elvis Aaron Presley is an American music icon. He changed the music industry forever. Although he died in 1977 – over 40 years ago – thousands of people travel to his home in Memphis every day. Graceland, named after the home’s first owner, is a showcase of Elvis’s lifestyle. Graceland: The famous jungle room, filled…