Clay Reads

Welcome to my book review blog where I share my thoughts on the books I read.

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A cozy winter reading scene featuring an open book on a wooden table surrounded by stacked books, a glowing lightbulb, candles, and themed elements from science fiction, self-improvement, and historical fiction, with snow falling in the background.

Winter Reads Wrap Up: Sci-Fi, Self-Improvement, and Historical Fiction Reviews

Winter Reads Wrap Up: Sci-Fi, Self-Improvement, and Historical Fiction Reviews Welcome to my winter reading wrap-up! For the calendar sticklers out there, I’m[…]

A confident office worker stands under stage lights with arms open as coworkers react around him, blending workplace collaboration with improv performance and creative energy.

Improvise!: Use the Secrets of Improv to Achieve Extraordinary Results at Work by Max Dickins

Can Improv Comedy Actually Make You Better at Work? I am fascinated by improv, especially podcast improv. My favorites are Hey Riddle Riddle[…]

A weary wizard in a long coat stands on a ruined rooftop at sunset, holding a faintly glowing staff as he looks over a battered Chicago skyline; a small memorial cross and white flowers sit nearby.

Twelve Months (The Dresden Files, #18) by Jim Butcher

Aftermath, Healing, and Learning to Live Again Twelve Months by Jim Butcher is the quietest Dresden Files novel and one of the best.[…]