Recent Reads - April & May

 I love to do a little book report on what I've been reading. May and June were good months for audiobooks. I have taken a liking to listening to them not only while I walk, but also while I work, or in place of Netflix (which I do mostly just listen to). But here are my recent reads:

  • The Lost Family by Libby Copeland - really interesting, had some points I hadn't considered
  • An Abolitionist's Handbook: 12 Steps to Changing Yourself and the World by Patrisse Cullors (audiobook)
  • Thanks a Thousand: A Gratitude Journey by A.J. Jacobs (audiobook) - this one was short, a little goofy, but a fun one
  • 50 Ways to Rewire Your Anxious Brain: Simple Skills to Soothe Anxiety and Create New Neural Pathways to Calm by Maha Zayed Hoffman, Catherine M. Pittman (audiobook)
  • I Am Malala by Christina Lamb, Malala Yousafzai (audiobook) - I actually did not know much about Malala's story, or about the situation in Pakistan, so it was interesting
  • Moonshot: A NASA Astronaut's Guide to Achieving the Impossible by Mike Massimino 
  • Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brené Brown (audiobook)
  • Learning America: One Woman's Fight for Educational Justice for Refugee Children by Luma Mufleh - 10/10, this was an excellent book, and a recommendation from a librarian
  • How to Be Sane: A Groundbreaking Mental Wellness Guide from a Gorgeous Female Doctor by Emily Altman - I know this sounds rude, but I really wish I'd put this book back as soon as I realized it was satire
  • Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown (audiobook) - yes, I have listened to 2 Brené Brown audiobooks this year already
  • All You Can Ever Know by Nicole Chung (audiobook)
  • Fires in the Dark: Healing the Mind, the Oldest Branch of Medicine by Kay Redfield Jamison (audiobook) - Dr. Jamison is an inspiration to me honestly
  • Autism for Adults: An Approachable Guide to Living Excellently on the Spectrum by Daniel Jones (audiobook)
  • Tired as F*ck: Burnout at the Hands of Diet, Self-Help, and Hustle Culture by Caroline Dooner (audiobook) - actually really interesting, even if there were a few moments where I felt a little uncomfortable
  • Project UnLonely: Healing Our Crisis of Disconnection by Jeremy Nobel  - I'd recommend this one too
  • Gmorning, Gnight!: Little Pep Talks for Me & You by Lin-Manuel Miranda - funny and cute
  • Random Acts of Medicine: The Hidden Forces That Sway Doctors, Impact Patients, and Shape Our Health by Anupam B. Jena, Christopher Worsham (audiobook) - pretty interesting, sometimes a little dry

I am cruising towards my reading goal of 52 (one book a week), with 43 books read this year. I will admit, many are short. But I think it really says something that I've moved beyond grad school burnout and can enjoy books and reading again. And also rediscovering audiobooks.

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