Best for: Those looking for a quick but insightful read about all the noise in our lives. In a nutshell: Explorer and writer Erling Kagge offers his poetic thoughts on the importance of silence in our lives. Worth quoting: “There are so many noises that we barely hear them all.” “Silence in itself is rich. It is exclusive and luxurious.” “Noise in the form of anticipating a screen or keyboard is addictive, and that is why we need silence.” “[Silence] is about getting inside what […]
It’s Time to Re-Prioritize My Time
Best for: Anyone who realizes that their phone has become less of a tool and more of an additional appendage. In a nutshell: Catherine Price provides evidence for the dangers of too much phone use, and offers an EFFECTIVE (in my experience) 30-day program to be more intentional in our use of it. Worth quoting: “Smartphones have infiltrated our lives so quickly and so thoroughly that we have never stopped to think about what we actually want our relationships with them to look like.” “What […]
Romania for the Weekend? Sure.
Best for: People living in the UK looking for ideas of places to visit in Europe In a nutshell: Snapshots of locals across Europe, including a few cities that might not be top of mind. Worth quoting: N/A Why I chose it: Looking for ideas for quick breaks away from London. Review: When I popped over to Amazon to grab the link for this review, I saw it had a very low rating (two 1-star and two 2-star reviews). I can see being disappointed, but […]
Some Guidance On Where to Go in My New Country
Best for: People new to the UK, ideally with access to a car In a nutshell: Guidebook with ideas for 52 weekend getaways in England, Scotland, and Wales, organized by best time of year to go. Worth quoting: N/A Why I chose it: London is awesome, but there’s a lot more to see around here. Review: Generally speaking I like this book. It suggests quite a few places that I’ve never heard of or would not have thought to go to. Each section is only […]