1000 Books to Read Before You Die by James Mustich

1000 Books to Read Before You Die by James Mustich is a delightful compendium of important works through history. This volume is arranged alphabetically by author. There are some exceptions to this, such as religious texts, and those works for which we don’t know the author. Each entry gives an overview of the book, and its importance. At the end of each book entry is a section telling what genre the book falls under, other notable books by the author, books you might like if this one interests you, and any adaptations. There are additional works listed in boxes sections called Booknotes, and More to Explore. My only qualm is that though the organisation is alphabetically by author, it is instead the book title that appears first and in bigger, bold font. Decidedly not alphabetic.

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Family Celebrations by June Cotner & Nancy Tupper Ling

Family Celebrations by June Cotner & Nancy Tupper Ling is a charming collection of toasts, poems, blessings, and other traditions organised by occasion. These range from meal graces to holidays to major life points, and everything between. This book is perfect when you need some quick inspiration. It’s not bound by one religion or spirituality, which I liked. Aside from the proverbs and quotes, the rest can be tailored to your individual needs.

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I Wrote This for You and Only You by Iain S Thomas

I Wrote This for You and Only You by Iain S Thomas is a haunting and beautiful collection of poetry paired with photography. I really enjoyed the poem ‘The Illusion of Things Never Changing’. It deeply resonated with my current spiritual and psychological states. Other favourites include ‘The Mouth Moves but No Sound Comes Out’, ‘The Things I Would Have Said’, ‘The Story Can Be Neither Created or Destroyed’, and ‘The Truth is Different Every Day’. The poem ‘The Age at Which It Happens’ really swung a mallet upside my head. It hit so very close to home. It was during the run up to the disastrous 2016 election that I learned people I had thought would always be a part of my life had vastly different and incompatible values. As this poem says… these are people I’ll never look at the same way again. We are no longer friends. And gods but that hurt. It still hurts today. To some part of me, it feels as if they’ve died. I was already a very mistrustful person, and now I find it even harder to trust people. Highly recommended for those who love poetry.

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Micro Living by Derek Diedricksen

Micro Living by Derek Diedricksen showcases 40 tiny houses, giving profiles and floorplans. Each entry has a plethora of gorgeous pictures bringing the home to vibrant life. The tiny houses are divided according to square footage size, ranging from large tinies to truly wee little homes. Deek encourages people interested in micro living to make use of the plans and profiles inside to inspire ideas for their own home. I love tiny houses! If I could afford it, I would have a wee little house. I love feeling snug and safe, and I love being up high, so a loft bed is a plus! While not containing a loft, I also really liked the refurbished airstream home.

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