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Hourglass with star-like sand on a desk beside an open notebook, pen, and coffee cup, viewed through a window at twilight over the sea under a starry sky.

Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman

Clay | October 17

Why Four Thousand Weeks Isn’t the Time Management Book You Expect I’m always looking for ways to have more productive days than unproductive[…]

Vintage gramophone and ten little soldier figurines beside a stormy window overlooking Soldier Island — moody scene inspired by Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None.

And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

Clay | October 10

And Then There Were None Book Review: The Original Blueprint for Terror I have been a big Agatha Christie fan since I was[…]

A lone shepherd in a golden desert at sunset gazes toward the Egyptian pyramids, with a half-buried treasure chest in the sand.

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Clay | October 3

Finding Treasure Within: A Review of The Alchemist I’m not entirely sure how Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist landed on my to-be-read stack, but[…]

Illustrated open book with scenes of mystery, sci-fi, and growth emerging from its pages, symbolizing September reading wrap-up.

September Reads Wrap Up

Clay | October 3

September Reads Wrap Up September was a huge reading month for me, with ten books finished! I bounced between classic thrillers, sci-fi horror,[…]

Derelict starliner ballroom with bodies; through a cracked window, a starfield and a small salvage ship approach.

Dead Silence by S.A. Barnes

Clay | September 26

Dead Silence by S.A. Barnes It is September, and I am struck by the mood for thrillers that verge on the horror side[…]

A flat-style illustration showing five symbolic icons of wealth: a clock for time, three people for social, a human head with a brain for mental, a flexing arm for physical, and dollar bills for financial, arranged on a beige background.

The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life by Sahil Bloom

Clay | September 19

More Than Money: A Review of Sahil Bloom’s The 5 Types of Wealth I have a very full and happy life. I will[…]

Battle-worn Saxon-Dane warrior with round shield faces a burning longhouse; a Viking longship and distant church cross loom under stormy dawn skies.

The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell

Clay | September 12

The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell As I mentioned in my Summer Reads wrap-up, I am a huge fan of The Last Kingdom[…]

Illustrated circadian clock split into warm morning, cool afternoon, and purple evening; lark and owl icons; person working, slumping, then creating—peak, trough, recovery.

When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink

Clay | September 5

When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink How I’m Learning to Use Time to My Advantage I picked up[…]

Banner with the words “Summer Reads” on a warm yellow background, surrounded by icons hinting at the books: Chinese opera mask and fan, Roman columns and laurel, Viking helmet and longship, classroom chalkboard with apples, storefront labeled “EMT,” growth bar chart, planets/equations, coffee mug, and a piggy bank.

My 2025 Summer Reading List

Clay | September 1

My 2025 Summer Reading List: A Review of Books from June, July, and August Welcome to my summer reads roundup! This post covers[…]

Moonlit pumpkin field with an open grave, shovel, and lone red high heel; distant high school glows through fog, evoking The Teacher by Freida McFadden.

The Teacher by Freida McFadden: Book Review

Clay | August 29

The Teacher by Freida McFadden The same friend that recommended The Crash by Freida McFadden actually recommended The Teacher first. I chose to[…]

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