This book is about the benefits of spending time in nature and of a concept the Japanese call forest-bathing (or shinrin-yoku 森林浴). The best way to describe it is immersing oneself in nature. It is of course a topic I find interesting. I would have liked it if the science behind his statements had been made more explicit, but I love that the book is full of color photos of trees (the ebook is at any rate). I definitely find myself thinking about how to incorporate aspects into my daily life and I actually started taking a short walk every day at work so I could get a little better mindset. Added bonus for those who want it- tons of Japanese culture!
42. Sightwitch by Susan Dennard
This is the third book in the Witchlands series and a prequel to Truthwitch. It's a really different read from the other two in the series as it's told through journal entries. And like a real prequel it tells you all about the world before you met the world.
43. The Devil and Webster by Jean Hanff Korelitz
This book grabbed me on the first page! I loved the first part of this book. The writing is witting and beautiful and the setting is near and dear to my heart. The story is set in a New England liberal arts college and the president has to deal with some thorny issues.
44. One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus
I have a deluge of library books, and I haven't been able to keep my head above water. However, this book was quite enjoyable. It's a YA murder mystery though not exactly a mystery novel. I really enjoyed the characters and loved the initial Breakfast Club detention setup!
45. Sourdough by Robin Sloan
My pal, my buddy, my kindred spirit said read this book and so I did. My oven broke about a month (or more) ago, and I haven't baked any bread since then. It's been tough and reading this book made it even harder!! I've never made a sourdough bread before and now I really, really, really want to. One that is ordinary and dependable.
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