Recent literature I've been diving into
Gina, a lifestyle blogger, shares a roundup of books she has recently read and recommends adding to readers' collections. The weekend was spent in Phoenix attending a dance competition. While the family enjoyed a family brunch and Gina took a Lagree class, reading time was reclaimed after a recent drought.
Books Worth Reading
ADHD Is Awesome by Penn Holderness
Listeners are encouraged to listen to this book, as it offers an engaging, personal look into the realities of living with ADHD. Gina found many aspects relatable, such as constantly switching hobbies and feeling drained after too much extroverting. While she does not claim a diagnosis, she appreciated the reminder of how to support friends and family members with ADHD.
Amazon Description
Exploring the spectrum of ADHD, the Holderness family shares funny, insightful advice and explanations, emphasizing the strengths of having a different brain wiring. The guide covers coping mechanisms, managing challenges, and finding humor in life's pitfalls and triumphs.
The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer
This dual-timeline story tells the powerful tale of a woman discovering her grandmother's hidden past. The narrative weaves between present-day and WWII Poland, striking a heartfelt balance between love, loss, and resilience. The unforeseen ending adds to the poignant beauty of the story.
Amazon Description
Set in 1942, a young woman marries on a lie and embarks on a life of deception, while her best friend longs for her return. Their lives are disrupted by the political turmoil in Iran, creating a tale of friendship, ambition, and quiet acts of resistance.
The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali
Structured around two female protagonists, the 1950s and 1970s Iran-set book explores themes of friendship, ambition, and acts of resistance. Fans of Khaled Hosseini's work, such as "The Kite Runner" and "A Thousand Splendid Suns," are expected to appreciate this novel, given its exquisite writing, strong character development, and captivating narratives.
Amazon Description
Spanning two decades in Iran, two unlikely friends confront friendship, ambition, and quiet acts of resistance. Lushly written and deeply moving, "The Lion Women of Tehran" explores the complexities of women navigating a rapidly changing world.
Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten
Gina highly recommends this book, which she finally managed to read in audio format. Providing a candid reflection of building an iconic career through taking bold risks, the memoir is filled with entertaining anecdotes as the celebrity chef shares her personal and professional journey.
Amazon Description
Ina Garten shares an intimate, entertaining, and inspiring account of her remarkable journey, from bureaucratic work in Washington, D.C., to owning a specialty food store in the Hamptons and becoming the celebrated host of the Barefoot Contessa show. The book is filled with fascinating stories and life lessons learned along the way.
Book Reviews by Gina
- Gina, enthused by 'ADHD Is Awesome' by Penn Holderness, highly recommends it to listeners as a personal and insightful look into living with ADHD, noting its engaging contents on relatable themes such as multiple hobbies and draining extroverted activities.
- While sharing a continuation of book recommendations, Gina suggests 'The Lion Women of Tehran' by Marjan Kamali, a book set in 1950s and 1970s Iran that explores themes of friendship, ambition, and acts of resistance, drawing comparisons to Khaled Hosseini's work like 'The Kite Runner' and 'A Thousand Splendid Suns'.
