Schawn Starfeldt

The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower

I couldn't stop with just one.

Get caught up in the inner thoughts of Emma M. Lion, a charmingly witty, independent young woman making her way in the world. From the high-brow expectations of Aunt Eugenia to the foolish eccentricities of cousin Archibald to the haunting secrets of the American Mr. Pierce, the characters are irresistible. They spring off the pages of the private journal entries of daring, darling Emma. And we are privy to all the details!

I'm thrilled that there are eight volumes.

Description from Amazon: Emma M. Lion offers up her Unselected Journals, however self-incriminating they may be. Armed with wit and a sideways amusement, Emma documents the curious realities of her life at Lapis Lazuli House.

Readers have compared Beth Brower's writing to Jane Austen, Oscar Wilde, P.G. Wodehouse, and L. M. Montgomery.

Eat That Frog! by Brian Tracy

Super helpful tips for moving from a world where deadlines are imposed upon me to a world where I make them for myself!

Description from Amazon: You know that task you keep avoiding? The one that would actually move the needle—but somehow never gets done?

Legendary success coach Brian Tracy has the answer: Eat your frogs first.

Your “frog” is your most important, most challenging task. Tackle it first thing each morning, and everything else becomes easier. Procrastination loses its grip. Momentum builds.

Tracy's 21 battle-tested principles show you how to wake up knowing exactly what matters, break intimidating projects into action, eliminate what's holding you back, and build unstoppable momentum.

War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy

Just for fun! And for a challenge! I made a year-long commitment to this amazing work of literature.

The themes, the philosophy, the characters - all masterfully woven together. I'm enjoying every page. (Well, honestly, not all of the battle descriptions, but the other 85% is amazing!)