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Monday, March 31, 2025

Never Saw Me Coming by Tanya Smith

Never Saw Me Coming by Tanya Smith, 432 pages

Shelby from Goodreads: "I was super nervous because it isn’t my normal genre but something about the slight smirk on the cover drew me in. I cried, laughed, had my jaw on the floor, and bit my nails to oblivion."



 

Bicycling With Butterflies by Sara Dykman

Bicycling With Butterflies by Sara Dykman, 280 pages

From the book: “We are told that manicured lawns are beautiful, that we must control nature in order to live with it, but that is a lie. Beauty is the give and take between plants and animals. Beauty is milkweed ripe with exploding purple blooms, feeding the shaggy maned tussock moths and bees and monarchs. How can we possibly judge so much life as unworthy?”

Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old by Brooke Shields

Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old by Brooke Shields, 240 pages

From Cindy Huskey's GoodReads review: "let’s address the obvious: Brooke Shields is aging like a bottle of top-shelf wine sealed in a vault somewhere (and probably blessed by skincare wizards), so her insights on the struggles of midlife feel a bit, well, aspirational for the rest of us mere mortals."



 

Gentleness by Esther Jameson

Gentleness by Esther Jameson, 106 minutes (~53 pages)

From the overview provided by BN.com: "The concept of gentleness invites us to slow down, listen carefully, and respond to life's challenges with grace. It is a deliberate practice of choosing calm over chaos, empathy over judgment, and understanding over reaction. In a world that often values speed, assertiveness, and dominance, gentleness offers an alternative path-a path that emphasizes mindfulness, care, and the beauty of subtle influence."

Doberman Dog Training Audio Book by Brian Mahoney

 Doberman Dog Training Audio Book by Brian Mahoney, 85 mins (~43 pages)

From Libro.fm: "This comprehensive book provides expert advice, practical techniques, and step-by-step instructions to ensure successful training in four key areas: crate training, obedience training, food & nutrition, and potty training."




Dog Lessons by Hersch Wilson

Dog Lessons by Hersch Wilson, 288 pages

 “Dog lover and master storyteller Hersch Wilson shows how our canine companions can teach us many valuable life lessons.”

— Marc Bekoff, author of Dogs Demystified

“A truly beautiful book and a must-have for any dog lover’s library.”
— Laura T. Coffey, bestselling author of My Old Dog

“Each chapter feels like an engaging walk in the woods.”
— Kathy Callahan, author of 101 Rescue Puppies

“Part meditation and part memoir, 
Dog Lessons takes readers off-leash to discover how our canine companions can unleash wildness, serenity, and joy.”
— Gary Kowalski, author of Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet

Sam and the Open Road by Michael John Pole


Sam and the Open Road by Michael John Pole, 202 pages

Life's journey is challenging with many pathways and obstacles. One hurdle is overcome only for another to appear with further burdens already flourishing on the horizon. Thoughts, experiences, and reflections are shared in depth by Michael on his unusual 7000km odyssey as he spends time with Jesus and his earthly four-footed companion Sam.