Alberta is truly the Texas if the north. 🤮 Our conservative government wants to keep 12 year old trans kids away from sports to distract us from their corruption. 😡

This was not what I expected! Fascinating stuff though. "The Power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg. Have you read it?

It's been a minute since I posted about the book I'm reading (or currently listening to) so here's what I'm into this week: "How we learn to be brave" by Mariann Edgar Budde. EXCELLENT ⭐ 10/10

Here's a powerful excerpt.

This week I'm listening to another book by researcher Bréne Brown, "Braving the Wilderness" and it's super relevant for everyone but particularly anyone thinking about politics these days. Have you read it?

Someone recommended this book to me so I'm going to start reading it this afternoon. Have you heard of IFS and "No Bad Parts"?

Up this week: a perfect book for parents and teachers by a well regarded expert who has probably saved lives. "Raising Human Beings" by Ross W. Green is in high demand but you might get lucky and find it at your library like I did!

Up next! Seven Fallen Feathers and The Comfort Book.

Just finished this audiobook from the library: American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins.
It is both heartbreaking and very important. If you want to understand the current reality of human migration and the futility of deportation, this might be a good first step.

This week's book is a novel! Separation Anxiety by Laura Zigman is a cute story about how the narrator finds a funny way of coping with some empty nest life changes. As someone with a teenager, I found many parts to be relatable. I reassured my dog that this book is fictional.

This week's book was heavy but worth the effort. If you are a parent, or work with kids, or just want to reflect on your own childhood, I recommend "What happened to you?" By Dr. Bruce Perry and @tb-l.bsky.social

Today I'm reading this book by Mark Manson. I wasn't sure at first if it would be my style, but it's actually really good and I'm finding it to be very relevant.

I found the audiobook on my public library app so it might be free for you too!

Today I sat with my daughter to enjoy an audiobook together and it was so magical. She has a "Yoto" radio that plays audiobooks for kids. It is a cool way to reduce screentime. Today's story is Mary Poppins.

This week I'm reading two very different books, but both of them help my understanding of pop culture references. 😆 Which is more relevant to politics? 🤔 Tough to say. I'd love to hear your thoughts on either of them.

I just finished reading "The London Bookshop Affair,
A Novel of the Cold War" by Louise Fein. Very good! An interesting look at post-war life in London. If you've read it, what did you think?

My local library has a book club and our book for October was "The Binding" by Bridget Collins. I wasn't sure what to expect but was really impressed by it! Highly recommend.

What's the last book you borrowed from the library? I just finished this one by Michael McCreary. So good! Lovely blend of funny and informative.

Hi, I'm Laura. I like to read books of all kinds and spend time with my family and my bulldog, Abbey.