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Book Review of Notorious RBG

Book Review of “Notorious RBG” + Ruth Bader Ginsburg Merchandise

Review of ChappyWrap: The Best Soft Fleece, Washable Throw Blanket

109 Book Club Questions for Discussion

109 Book Club Questions for Discussion of Fiction & Non Fiction + PDF

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January 20, 2021

Book Review of “Notorious RBG” + Ruth Bader Ginsburg Merchandise

Book Review of Notorious RBG

This review of Notorious RBG discusses the book that celebrates the "The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg" in a fun way, with an irreverent look at her pop culture status. Then, I share some pairings for more! Review of Notorious RBG: The Life and Time of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik Imagine an 5'1", eighty-five year old Supreme Court Justice pumping weights in the gym.  That's the most endearing part of the book Notorious RBG (as well as the documentary ...

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Things to Let Go Of To Be Happy

Things to Let Go of To Be HAPPY in 2021 (with Book Recommendations!)

As we age, it seems we have to actually think about things to let go of to be HAPPY and work on them. Do you remember when you were a child and, when instructed to do something, would freely exclaim, “I don’t have to!” Then, as you got older, you just started to absorb the…

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Brene Brown's Braving the Wilderness: Summary, Quotes & Discussion Questions

Brene Brown’s Braving the Wilderness: Summary, Quotes & Discussion Questions

Brene Brown’s Braving the Wilderness is about “The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone.” It’s a Reese’s book club pick from the renowned, bestselling “shame” researcher who has a folksy, relatable way of communicating about how to both be yourself and connect with others, particularly in a divisive world. For more…

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Book Reviews of Beartown and Un Against You by Fredrik Backman

Reviews: Beartown & Us Against You by Fredrik Backman (+ Quotes)

These book reviews of Beartown and Us Against You by Fredrik Backman gives you the details of these modern classics about a hockey town and its community members. And because this is a book pairings blog “where books meet lifestyle,” I have also provided some recommended book pairings for more like it. Book Reviews: Beartown and…

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Vegan Creamy Tortellini Soup Recipe

Creamy Vegan Tortellini Soup Recipe (Make in One Pot in 30 Minutes!)

This creamy vegan tortellini soup oozes decadence and comforting flavors. It allows vegans to indulge in a soup often thought of as containing dairy. And it can be made in about 30 minutes in one pot! You certainly won’t miss dairy when you use the quality vegan “dairy” products I recommend after years of taste…

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6 Books Like The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine

Are you looking for books like The Last Mrs. Parrish? When I think of The Last Mrs. Parrish, I think of twisty thrillers involving two lead women and one lead man. I also think of books where a character or characters aren’t who they seem or are playing “a role,” as well as characters of…

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Best Books of 2020

Top 12 Best Books of 2020 (Fiction & Non-Fiction)

This list of best books of 2020 includes a great variety: fiction, non-fiction, celebrity book club picks, beloved authors, historical fiction, romance, thrillers and more! There’s something for everyone here. Some themes of 2020 reading trends I have seen around the web and on social media are escape books (hello, quarantine) and #BlackLivesMatter books. You’ll…

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Book Review of Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes

Book Review of Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes + Pairings

This book review of Year of Yes by Shonda Rimes gives you the details of this memoir of the popular tv show creator. And because this is a book pairings blog “where books meet lifestyle,” I have also provided some recommended book pairings for more like it. Book Review of Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes…

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Book Review of You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero

Book Review: You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero + Tips & Pairings

This book review of You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero gives you the details of this easy to read and apply self help book. And because this is a book pairings blog “where books meet lifestyle,” I have also provided tips from the book and some recommended pairings for further learning. Book Review: You Are…

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Book Review of Beneath a Scarlet Sky

Book Review of Beneath a Scarlet Sky with Discussion Questions

This book review of Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark T. Sullivan gives you the details of this World War II fiction based on a true story with discussion questions. And because this is a book pairings blog “where books meet lifestyle,” I have also provided some recommended book pairings for more fun. Book Review of…

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Pairings for Alexander Hamilton

Book Pairings for Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow

These book pairings for Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow reviews the Disney+ version of the musical based on the book, summarizes the book Alexander Hamilton and, because this is a book pairings blog “where books meet lifestyle,” provides some recommended book pairings for further learning. Summary of Hamilton on Disney+ Before we get to the…

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I'm Julianne a/k/a Jules Buono, a Philly lawyer by day and book blogger by night. My blog is "where books meet lifestyle" -- a book blog with a sprinkle of classic and timeless lifestyle mixed in for busy women looking for their next great read, as well as some authentic lifestyle guides. I've been on "The Today Show" book club on TV, as well as "Oprah's Book Club" and "Reese's Book Club" on Instagram, and I am a contributor at "The Co-Op" Reads. On this blog, I focus primarily on "book pairings" of a book along with something inspired by that book -- similar books, a recipe, style ideas and more. It's like "Reading Rainbow" for women! Email me directly at: [email protected] ... And here are 25 fun facts about me.

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I first read #PromiseMeDad by PRESIDENT #JoeBiden I first read #PromiseMeDad by PRESIDENT #JoeBiden back when it was published two years ago in 2018, although that feels like a lifetime ago.  It is not a political memoir. Rather, Promise Me, Dad is the unforgettable memoir of the year of 2014-15 in which Joe Biden’s son, Beau, was diagnosed with and died from glioblastoma brain cancer (of the same type as Senator John McCain and my favorite baseball player Darren Daulton).  I listened to the audio version of this book, and two+ years later, I can still hear the pain and exasperation in the elder Biden’s voice when I think about this book. Although Biden was Vice President of the United States at the time this story unfolded, he recounts it as any other American grappling with a devastating diagnosis of a dying family member — from treatment decisions to family planning, and trying to balance all that is life in the process.  But, unlike most other Americans, he was also grappling with whether to run for President in the 2016 election. Ultimately, as a result of the toll the prior year took on him, he did not. But, the "promise" referred to in the title was very much about his son's wish for him to attain American presidency. And, underlying every word of the book, Joe Biden's deep regret could be felt.  Although he remained tight lipped for a long time about his decision to run in 2020, I knew he would be driven by his son's dying wish.  And as a fellow Scranton-born American, I feel especially proud at this moment, and I very sincerely hope the next four years becomes one of unity, health and growth for ALL Americans, under the helm of a leader who knows and understands struggle and loss. #scrappykidfromscranton
Today on the blog, I posted a review of my absolut Today on the blog, I posted a review of my absolute favorite accessory for reading and life -- the #ChappyWrap blanket.  After I had purchased one for my mother in law last Christmas and she was still raving about it six months later, I immediately purchased one for me and one for my husband.  Well, the first night we used them, neither of us moved upstairs from the couch, and they are now a daily staple in our lives. A day doesn’t go by in which we don’t say the word “ChappyWrap.” I actually have one thrown over my legs as I type!  So, yes, they really are that good. What it really comes down to are a few great things:  📖They are oversized.  📖They are really soft.  📖They are thick & warm without being bulky.  📖They wash really well.  And our cats love them so much that we actually bargain with them that we will get the ChappyWrap out if they behave. And just the other day, one of our cats started crying when we folded one up and put it away.😸😹😻  For the full review on JulesBuono.com, click the "new blog post" link in my bio.  What's your favorite reading accessory?
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