We have stuff all the time that we are Really Into, but not each and every thing needs its own post. We thought it would be fun to pile a bunch of stuff into one post, so you can keep up with what we’re Really Into. We’re throwing caution to the wind here & this month…
Non-Fiction
The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women by Kate Moore Book Review
The lowdown from Goodreads Publishing Date May 2, 2017 The incredible true story of the young women exposed to the “wonder” substance of radium and their brave struggle for justice… As World War I raged across the globe, hundreds of young women toiled away at the radium-dial factories, where they painted clock faces with a…
#Girlboss The Book & Netflix
Published May 6th 2014 The lowdown from Goodreads At seventeen, Sophia Amoruso decided to forgo continuing education to pursue a life of hitchhiking, dumpster diving, and petty thievery. Now, at twenty-nine, she is the Founder, CEO, and Creative Director of Nasty Gal, a $100+ million e-tailer that draws A-list publicity and rabid fans for its…
Storiarts
I am Really Into reading, cotton fabrics, comfy clothing & feeling cozy, so when my friend, Michelle, told me about Storiarts I was hooked. Storiarts is a husband & wife team based out of Portland, OR who make literary inspired goods. They’ve been around since 2011 & I’m in love with their products. It’s…
The Best Red Velvet Cake
My whole family is Really Into this Red Velvet Cake from Jocelyn Delk Adams, the creator of Grandbaby Cakes. I consider myself a Red Velvet Cake connoisseur & this recipe is my favorite of all time. I planned to have this up for y’all before Valentine’s Day, but I was too busy eating it to finish the post…
Really Into This: Looking Back at 2016
Sarah: 2016 was a hell of a year. Jessica: I actually sent this picture to Sarah – I am definitely ready to have 2016 in the rear view mirror. Sarah: For me, it was the year of discovering a love of audiobooks, saying goodbye to Downton Abbey, sobbing over George Michael, giving into Hallmark, searching…
The Great American Baking Show
UPDATE: What a finale. Congratulations to Amanda! From the first episode, I pegged her to win. She was cool, calm & collected & I’m still dreaming about her bread wreath. Stephanie was amazing as well. I really loved her baking style & her love for baking really shows. On to next season! UPDATE: My girl,…
Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by J.D. Vance
Published June 28, 2016 The lowdown from Goodreads From a former Marine and Yale Law School Graduate, a poignant account of growing up in a poor Appalachian town, that offers a broader, probing look at the struggles of America’s white working class. Part memoir, part historical and social analysis, J. D. Vance’s Hillbilly Elegy is a fascinating consideration…
Amazon Books
Opened October 25, 2016 I couldn’t wait to visit this store. Now, I also support my local bookstore, Powell’s & other independent booksellers because I’m a responsible reader & consumer. The truth is that I do have a soft spot for Amazon books. They saved me when I was living in rural Texas with no…
Rising Strong by Brene Brown
Published August 25th 2015 The lowdown from Goodreads The physics of vulnerability is simple: If we are brave enough often enough, we will fall. The author of the #1 New York Timesbestsellers Daring Greatly and The Gifts of Imperfection tells us what it takes to get back up, and how owning our stories of disappointment, failure, and heartbreak gives us the…