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June 2026 Bite Size Book Reviews

Books are literally my favorite things; they’re small universes; affordable and easily carried, filled with mind-expanding possibilities. Through their pages, I explore new experiences and worlds, meet unforgettable characters, and deepen my understanding of…everything. These are the books I read in June 2026, listed chronologically, and graded by recommendation (highly

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Wash of Mortification: What I’d Tell My 20-Something Self

My mid-forties loom; my mid-twenties are galloping away. It’s just…it was one thing, in my thirties, contemplating that twenty years ago I was a middle-schooler. It’s another thing to ponder that I was in college twenty years ago. This seems more monumental than it probably is. Things I Would Tell

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May 2026 Bite Size Book Reviews

Books are small universes; affordable and easily carried, filled with mind-expanding possibilities. Through their pages, I explore new experiences and worlds, meet unforgettable characters, and deepen my understanding of…everything. These are the books I read in May 2026, listed chronologically, and graded by recommendation (highly recommend, recommend, and do not

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Remember When Teenagers Drove Cars?

Twenty years ago, 80% of high schoolers had driver’s licenses. Today, that figure is 63%.  When I was growing up, getting one’s driver’s license was such a big deal. We were prepping at 15, with the driver’s ed, the test-taking, and the graduation from permit to license (furious about the

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April 2026 Bite Size Book Reviews

Books are small universes; affordable and easily carried, filled with mind-expanding possibilities. Through their pages, I explore new experiences and worlds, meet unforgettable characters, and deepen my understanding of…everything. These are the books I read in April 2026, listed chronologically, and graded by recommendation (highly recommend, recommend, and do not

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The Truth About Habit Change: Basic Needs Come First

Because I write about habit change and goals, my inbox is full of questions about the subject, ranging from “How can I be more assertive?” to “How do I lose weight?” They’re looking for specific answers, and while I have a few (research “spotlight bias” and don’t eat after 6

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March 2026 Bite Size Book Reviews

Books are small universes; affordable and easily carried, filled with mind-expanding possibilities. Through their pages, I explore new experiences and worlds, meet unforgettable characters, and deepen my understanding of…everything. These are the books I read in March 2026, listed chronologically, and graded by recommendation (highly recommend, recommend, and do not

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February 2026 Bite Size Book Reviews

Books are small universes—affordable and easily carried, filled with mind-expanding possibilities. Through their pages, I explore new experiences and worlds, meet unforgettable characters, and deepen my understanding of…everything. These are the books I read in February 2026, listed chronologically, and graded by recommendation (highly recommend, recommend, and do not recommend).

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Habit Change and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Know how they say you can’t pour from an empty cup? It’s a nice sentiment, but too vague and frou-frou for me. I need logic, not metaphors. This is more my language: Nothing in life can be done optimally, not for ourselves, not for our families, and not for our

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January 2026 Bite Size Book Reviews

Books are small universes—affordable and easily carried, filled with mind-expanding possibilities. Through their pages, I explore new experiences and worlds, meet unforgettable characters, and deepen my understanding of…everything. These are the books I read in January 2026, listed chronologically, and graded by recommendation (highly recommend, recommend, and do not recommend).

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