Simply-Kayla

  • “Starship Troopers” by Robert Heinlein

    There are less bugs in this one. Read Review Below Rating: ★★★★ I was pleasantly surprised at how different this was than the movie. The movie gave brainless action (and let’s not forget the gross bugs) -I was confused how it could have been based off of a Heinlein book. Movie aside, this military science…

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  • “Eileen” by Ottessa Moshfegh

    Exquisite writing capturing the depressing inner-monologue of a broken, young woman. Read Review Below Rating: ★ It was more bearable than “Lapvona”. I’ve said it before – Otessa is a fantastic writer. I just wish it wasn’t about incest, murder, and depression. With that said, it’s just my opinion – I clearly want to absorb…

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  • My Brightest Enemy

    My Brightest Enemy

    The things I dream about when I’m stressed at work and eat too soon before bed.

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  • “The Rise and Reign of the Mammals: A New History from the Shadow of the Dinosaurs to Us”” by Steve Brusatte

    These are my kind of bed-time stories. Read Review Below Rating: ★★★★★ Steve Brusatte wrote “The Rise and Reign of the Dinosaurs” and it easily became my favorite book on Dinosaurs. I mean, it’s not everyday I read a paleontology book and bawl my eyes out at the end. I was anticipating another Dino read…

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  • A Hopeful Sonnet

    A Hopeful Sonnet

    Listen to your gut.

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  • The Dandelion

    The Dandelion

    A poem about the unexpected.

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  • “Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros

    A fantasy packed with dragons, betrayals, wars, and ways to make you blush. Read Review Below Rating: ★★★★ After reading this book, I saw on Goodreads that it was the winner for Best Romantasy in 2023, which honestly made me gag a little. They actually have a category for that now? No wonder when I…

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  • “Eyes Wide Open: Learning to Suffer” by Jason Sharp

    You really need to stop complaining , sit down, and read this book. Read Review Below Rating: ★★★★★ If you’re looking for a leadership book, this is one you have to read. I recently became a manager last year, so I’ve been reading a lot of “Manager Essentials” and “How to Lead a Team” types…

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  • Top 10 Reads in 2023

    Top 10 Reads in 2023

    Take the time to read a book. Here’s a list to get you started!

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  • An Affair with a Nightmare

    An Affair with a Nightmare

    Probably one of my most important relationships.

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