so-soAuthor Ethan Kross, PhD, is the director of the Emotion & Self Control Laboratory at the University of Michigan, so I was expecting a lot. I think this is your typical Pop Science, common sense type of book, which I'd hesitantly recommend to interested readers. Occasionally Kross discussed unique science based tips (like when mindfulness is a bad idea) but overall this probably would have made a better magazine article or TED Talk.
My reading was too erratic to choose a favorite book for each month, so here's my #BestandWorstof2025 wrap-up. Another winner by Ruta Sepetys whose writing consistently gets a 4+ star rating from me.
Cheers to a fun year of reading in 2026! 🎉📚🥳 I suspect many of us will need the distraction and relaxation that diving into a good book provides. 🤗
“As the farmhouse door flew open and the soldiers stormed in, Dora realized her first warm meal in months was actually a trap.“
#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl
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*(Somehow it doesn't feel like Friday, even though the calendar says it is.)
My #weeklyforecast for December 21 - 27. A whole lotta classic Christmas cheer, plus some nonfiction emotional management tips from the author of “Chatter.“ Given the holiday season and the general trauma of 2025, perhaps a good book theme combo?
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Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la, la, la!
My holiday themed book stack for #TheCandyCaneReadathon starting Friday.
I'm already 1/3 of the way through my delightful reread of Letters From Father Christmas and just might finish this weekend. 🎄📚☃️ If you haven't read it before you are missing out. So cute, especially the mischievous Polar Bear who is a side-kick to Santa.
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Just posting a quick hi to Litsy members. 🙋♀️ I joined here after looking for a laid-back and fun reading platform. Knowing most reading challenges begin with the New Year, December seemed like a good month to start.
About me: I volunteer at an animal shelter and only work part-time. My reading preferences vary depending on my interests or mood but I often seek out nonfiction, classics, fantasy or HF books. I also enjoy music and hiking.
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