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Film Directing: Shot by Shot

Bookwyrmz Posted on August 4, 2019 by BookwyrmAugust 4, 2019

by Steven D. Katz ★★★★★ If you have any interest in directing films, this book is for you Film Directing: Shot by Shot is an in-depth study of film directing that is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in directing. … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Photography, Non-Fiction, ★★★★★
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Truth Worth Telling

Bookwyrmz Posted on June 11, 2019 by BookwyrmJune 11, 2019

by Scott Pelley ★★★★★ Familiar stories told with a unique viewpoint We all know most of the stories in Truth Worth Telling: A Reporter’s Search for Meaning in the Stories of Our Times, but what is unique is the personal … Continue reading →

Posted in Biography & Autobiography, Non-Fiction, ★★★★★
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Trumponomics

Bookwyrmz Posted on October 30, 2018 by BookwyrmOctober 30, 2018

by Stephen Moore; Arthur B. Laffer ★★★★★  When a president you don’t like is good for the American economy… After a decade of avoiding almost all political news (some leaks through my best attempts at avoidance), I’ve recently started reading … Continue reading →

Posted in Non-Fiction, ★★★★★
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The Disciplined Mind

Bookwyrmz Posted on October 15, 2018 by BookwyrmOctober 16, 2018

by Zoe McKey ★★★★★ Hits home with useful advice for all of us The Disciplined Mind: Strengthen Your Willpower, Develop Mental Toughness, Control Your Thoughts, and Get Rid of Your Inner Critic How many times have you looked across a … Continue reading →

Posted in Non-Fiction, ★★★★★
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Fearless Social Confidence

Bookwyrmz Posted on October 14, 2018 by BookwyrmOctober 14, 2018

by Patrick King Fearless Social Confidence: Strategies to Live Without Insecurity, Speak Without Fear, Beat Social Anxiety, and Stop Caring What Others Think ★★★★★ Comprehensive and practical guide to overcoming social anxiety What an incredibly detailed and helpful guide; anyone who … Continue reading →

Posted in Non-Fiction, ★★★★★
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Dare to Lead

Bookwyrmz Posted on October 9, 2018 by BookwyrmOctober 10, 2018

Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brené Brown ★★★★★ Not just for work! Wish I had this book years ago, it would have saved me grief and kept me from causing others grief. Dare to Lead … Continue reading →

Posted in Non-Fiction, ★★★★★
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Simply Bento

Bookwyrmz Posted on October 7, 2018 by BookwyrmOctober 7, 2018

by Yuko Yuko and Noriko Noriko ★★★★★ Awesome cookbook! Clear instructions, practical advice, recipes for everyone Simply Bento: Delicious Box Lunch Ideas for Healthy Portions to Go is a wonderfully complete bento cookbook with stunning photography and includes everything from a … Continue reading →

Posted in Cookbooks, Health, Fitness, & Diet, Non-Fiction, ★★★★★
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Becoming Mrs. Lewis

Bookwyrmz Posted on October 2, 2018 by BookwyrmOctober 2, 2018

by Patti Callahan ★★★☆☆ Jezebel or Rahab? Almost DNF’d at 50%, 70%, held out to finish, only to find myself still totally conflicted. I would like to know how much in Becoming Mrs. Lewis is fictionalized and what the author … Continue reading →

Posted in Biography & Autobiography, Historical Fiction, Non-Fiction, Religious & Inspirational, ★★★☆☆
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The Dark Heart

Bookwyrmz Posted on October 1, 2018 by BookwyrmOctober 1, 2018

by Joakim Palmkvist , translated by Agnes Broomé ★★★★★ The love of money is the root of all evil You can’t make this stuff up, unless you’re Shakespeare. Romeo and Juliet got nothing on these kids. I don’t normally read … Continue reading →

Posted in Mystery, Thriller, & Suspense, Non-Fiction, ★★★★★
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Owning Bipolar

Bookwyrmz Posted on September 30, 2018 by BookwyrmSeptember 30, 2018

by Michael G. Pipich ★★★★★ Comprehensive text on bipolar disorder Owning Bipolar: How Patients and Families Can Take Control of Bipolar Disorder is a comprehensive text on bipolar that would be useful for patients with bipolar and their families.Reading this … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Fitness, & Diet, Non-Fiction, ★★★★★
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This Is the Day

Bookwyrmz Posted on September 26, 2018 by BookwyrmSeptember 27, 2018

by Tim Tebow ★★★★★ Live without regrets This Is the Day: Reclaim Your Dream. Ignite Your Passion. Live Your Purpose.  Loved this book and all the inspiration it contained! I can’t even begin to describe what an impact This Is … Continue reading →

Posted in Non-Fiction, Religious & Inspirational, ★★★★★
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Radiant

Bookwyrmz Posted on September 18, 2018 by BookwyrmSeptember 18, 2018

by Traer Scott ★★★★★ Do cows have personality? I found myself drawn to this Radiant by Traer Scott, having grown up on an organic subsistence farm long before most even knew there was such a thing. (I blame my mother!) … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's Books, Non-Fiction, ★★★★★
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Book Girl

Bookwyrmz Posted on September 9, 2018 by BookwyrmSeptember 9, 2018

★★★★★ Not what I was expecting I’ll just say up front that Book Girl is an interesting book for a beginning book girl, but is not going to include much new material for most established well-rounded readers.  As an avid … Continue reading →

Posted in Non-Fiction, Religious & Inspirational, ★★★★★
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The Art of Being Bill

Bookwyrmz Posted on August 28, 2018 by BookwyrmAugust 28, 2018

by Ezra Croft and Jennifer Raiser ★★★★★ One of a kind; who can define him or capture his essence? The Art of Being Bill: Bill Murray and the Many Faces of Awesome is endlessly mesmerizing and beautifully evocative of Bill Murray’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Photography, Non-Fiction, ★★★★★
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Honest Worship

Bookwyrmz Posted on August 22, 2018 by BookwyrmAugust 22, 2018

by Manuel Luz ★★★★★ Life-changing read; let’s all wear crash helmets! Wow! This is about worship on SO many levels! Honest Worship is one of those books that you find yourself highlighting so many revelational thoughts and snippets of wisdom … Continue reading →

Posted in Non-Fiction, Religious & Inspirational, ★★★★★
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I am Rahab

Bookwyrmz Posted on August 21, 2018 by BookwyrmAugust 21, 2018

by Autumn Miles ★★★★★ I disliked this at first, until I really started reading Autumn’s heart Autumn Miles was aiming her shots right where I sat years ago, but I wasn’t hearing it at first. I had a hard time … Continue reading →

Posted in Non-Fiction, Religious & Inspirational, ★★★★★
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Simply Keto

Bookwyrmz Posted on August 19, 2018 by BookwyrmAugust 19, 2018

by Suzanne Ryan ★★★★★ Great keto resource and cookbook I purchased Simply Keto: A Practical Approach to Health & Weight Loss by Suzanne Ryan so my family and a friend could practice cooking healthy keto foods. While I haven’t finished … Continue reading →

Posted in Cookbooks, Health, Fitness, & Diet, Non-Fiction, ★★★★★
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How to Draw Almost Everything for Kids

Bookwyrmz Posted on July 18, 2018 by BookwyrmJuly 18, 2018

by Nao Sakamoto and Kamo ★★★★★ Cute and quirky drawings with instructions With How to Draw Almost Everything for Kids: An Illustrated Sourcebook, Nao Sakamoto and Kamo provide help for beginning artists.  Whether you’re a kid or adult and want … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Photography, Children's Books, Non-Fiction, ★★★★★
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Brush Pen Illustration

Bookwyrmz Posted on July 15, 2018 by BookwyrmJuly 15, 2018

by Sho Ito ★★★★★ Gorgeous illustrations with clear instructions With Brush Pen Illustration: More Than 200 Ideas for Drawing with Brush Pens, Sho Ito provides a comprehensive text that will help beginners and novices alike.  It feels like a private … Continue reading →

Posted in Non-Fiction, ★★★★★
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Squidtoons

Bookwyrmz Posted on June 26, 2018 by BookwyrmJune 26, 2018

by Garfield Kwan and Dana Song ★★★★★ Cute, humorous, and memorable science lessons Squidtoons: Exploring Ocean Science with Comics has it all: cute colorful illustrations, quirky kid-friendly humor, and fun science lessons. The NetGalley proof only included the seadragons section … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's Books, Non-Fiction, ★★★★★
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Give a Sh*t

Bookwyrmz Posted on June 26, 2018 by BookwyrmSeptember 12, 2018

by Ashlee Piper ★★☆☆☆ Judgemental and error-prone, has some good info, tho  Truly, we have to step up, and I hoped Give a Sh*t. Do Good. Live Better. Save the Planet. would help me do it. But I have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Non-Fiction, ★★☆☆☆
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Trump’s America

Bookwyrmz Posted on June 5, 2018 by BookwyrmJune 6, 2018

by Newt Gingrich ★★★★★ I expected to hate this book, but I was wrong… Americans, even the most jaded liberal, generally accept that the mainstream media doesn’t care for Donald Trump and is more than a bit biased toward the … Continue reading →

Posted in Biography & Autobiography, Non-Fiction, ★★★★★
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The Restless Wave

Bookwyrmz Posted on May 23, 2018 by BookwyrmMay 30, 2018

by John McCain and Mark Salter ★★★★★ We are more alike than different… There’s so much wisdom in this book, The Restless Wave: Good Times, Just Causes, Great Fights, and Other Appreciations, about choosing what’s right and honorable over party, over … Continue reading →

Posted in Biography & Autobiography, Non-Fiction, ★★★★★
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Drawing Wild Animals

Bookwyrmz Posted on May 9, 2018 by BookwyrmMay 25, 2018

by Oana Befort  and Maggie Reinbold ★★★★★ Gorgeous, fascinating, and helpful Drawing Wild Animals: Essential Techniques and Fascinating Facts for the Curious Artist is everything I love in a book! It truly is for the curious artist! The illustrations are … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Photography, Non-Fiction, ★★★★★
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Temple Grandin: The Stories I Tell My Friends

Bookwyrmz Posted on April 2, 2018 by BookwyrmMay 25, 2018

by Anita Lesko and Temple Grandin ★★★★★ Awesome book that speaks to the tremendous work that Temple has done. Temple Grandin: The Stories I Tell My Friends is a must-read for anyone interested in Temple or autism. However, this is … Continue reading →

Posted in Biography & Autobiography, Non-Fiction, ★★★★★ | Tagged Temple Grandin
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Ramadan

Bookwyrmz Posted on March 27, 2018 by BookwyrmMay 25, 2018

by Ausma Zehanat Khan ★★★★★ Comprehensive eye-opening insider’s view of Ramadan The month of Ramadan is a time of fasting and celebration for Muslims around the world. Ramadan: The Holy Month of Fasting gives comprehensive coverage to many aspects of this important … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's Books, Middle School, Non-Fiction, ★★★★★
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Adulting 101

Bookwyrmz Posted on March 9, 2018 by BookwyrmMay 25, 2018

By Josh Burnette and Pete Hardesty ★★★★★ Can you ever have too much good advice? NOPE!! I wish someone had told me… …some of these things before I left for college. I would have had less financial trouble in front … Continue reading →

Posted in Non-Fiction, ★★★★★
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Food: What the Heck Should I Eat?

Bookwyrmz Posted on February 27, 2018 by BookwyrmMay 25, 2018

by Mark Hyman ★★★★★ Gives me hope! A doable guide to what we should be eating Great intro to Hyman’s “Pegan” diet, and you’ve got to love a reasonable middle ground. The Pegan diet seems logical, scientific, and doable. Let’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Fitness, & Diet, Non-Fiction, ★★★★★
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A Beautiful Work In Progress

Bookwyrmz Posted on September 1, 2017 by BookwyrmMay 28, 2018

by Mirna Valerio ★★★★★ Simply inspirational; life is a marathon I’m simply staggered by Mirna Valerio’s story; it’s amazing and inspirational beyond what I can describe. Simply an amazing person. There are passages that left me uplifted and ones that … Continue reading →

Posted in Biography & Autobiography, Non-Fiction, ★★★★★
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Hemingway Didn’t Say That

Bookwyrmz Posted on March 1, 2017 by BookwyrmMay 25, 2018

by O’Toole, Garson ★★★★★ Fascinating history of quotes and misquotes If you’ve ever googled a quote to see if it were misquoted or even true, you’ll find Hemingway Didn’t Say That: The Truth Behind Familiar Quotations fascinating. O’Toole gives a … Continue reading →

Posted in Non-Fiction, ★★★★★

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