In her final memoir, Gloria Steinem offers a candid, inspiring portrait of her early life and journey as an activist, while looking ahead to the next chapters of the fight for equality—a rare opportunity to learn directly from one of feminism’s most enduring voices. This is An Unexpected Life: A Memoir Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below.

From the author of The Girl in the Green Dress comes a delightful and captivating novel about a fictional murder mystery at the iconic Macy's parade leading up to the holidays in historic New York City. This is Murder on 34th Street: A Novel. Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below. (Bookshop.org…

It's time to explore my ever-dwindling TBR pile! What if Hitler survived—and his acolytes infiltrated the heart of American democracy? In this pulse-pounding opening to Brian Klein’s Last Reich Trilogy, two detectives uncover a conspiracy stretching from Nazi bunkers to Buenos Aires bank vaults to the US presidential campaign trail—where every secret comes at the cost of another corpse. Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below.

Inspired by the #tradwifetok phenomenon, a novel in which trad wives with dark personal secrets in a small beach town find themselves embroiled in scandal when one of their husbands goes missing, and their traditional—and not so traditional—lifestyles become a national sensation, from the author of Rush Week. Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below.

Uncover the little-known story of Gouverneur Morris, the brilliant yet overlooked Founding Father whose visionary ideas from writing key components of the US Constitution to helping create America’s first bank to holding an unwavering stance against slavery shaped the nation’s future. Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below. (Bookshop.org) (Librio.fm) (

It's time to explore my ever-dwindling TBR pile! A provocative history of Disney’s rise to cultural dominance, pulling skeletons from the corporate closet to decode the political messages hidden in all of your favorite childhood movies. Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below. (Bookshop.org) (Librio.fm) (Audiobooks.com) (Booksamillion…

After Japan lost the War, the country was thrown into devastation. No one felt this devastation as much as Japanese women, who, left with few paths to choose from, took low-wage jobs, fell into sex work, and wed American G.I.s. Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below. (Bookshop.org) (Librio.fm) (Audiobooks.com…

It's time to explore my ever-dwindling TBR pile! From Denise Brown—older sister of Nicole Brown Simpson—comes a vital, trauma-informed book that illuminates intimate partner violence and the systems that enable it. Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below. (Bookshop.org) (Librio.fm) (Audiobooks.com) (Booksamillion) (Alibris: Books Music & Movies)

A groundbreaking investigative account of the shocking rise and fall of the mogul who brought hip-hop to the mainstream, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at the music industry and the destructive power of celebrity. This is Bad Boy for Life: The Rise and Fall of Sean Combs Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below.

'Wonderfully over the top and wickedly irreverent. Like the show, it’s secretly affectionate in its on-target, take-no-prisoners approach. It’s a miracle he’s not in the Tower by now' S J Bennett, author of The Windsor Knot Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below. (Bookshop.org) (Librio.fm) (Audiobooks.com) …

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Based on years of in-depth reporting and sources from every corner of his life, Brady is the definitive biography of the life, career, and retirement of one of football’s most legendary figures, Tom Brady. This is Brady: An American Story and the Price of Greatness Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below. (

It's time to explore my ever-dwindling TBR pile! From New York Times bestselling author William I. Hitchcock, a riveting, revelatory portrait of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in the lead-up to World War II, tracing his—and America’s—awakening to the threat of fascism. This is A Shadow Over the World Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below.

A screamingly-funny story from bestselling author of The Old Gals' Bucket List, Karen King☀️ Perfect for fans of Dawn French, Maddie Please and Judy Leigh 💖🎉 ‘Aren’t you a bit old to live in a house-share?’ Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below. (Bookshop.org) (Librio.fm) (Audiobooks.com) (Booksamillion…

In this stunning and compulsively readable memoir, the Oscar-winning star of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, The Goonies, and Everything Everywhere All at Once, Ke Huy Quan, tells the story of his journey from Vietnamese refugee to 80s child star to the most inspiring comeback in Hollywood history. This is Never Say Die by Ke Huy Quan. Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below.

'Tis the season . . . for murder."The festive, quirky love child of a holiday whodunit and a steamy romance.” —Sara Raasch When Special Agents Holly Frost and Mark Shepherd report to the idyllic town of Christmas to investigate a very less than idyllic murder, they’re in for more than the average whodunnit. This is Home for the Homicides, a Holly & Mark Mystery…

The panoramic story of the 1980s, exploring the triumphs and failures of the decade that shaped the 21st century more than any other, from a Pulitzer Prize winning reporter who witnessed the transformations firsthand. This is When America Roared. Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below. (Bookshop.org) (Librio.fm) (Audiobooks.com…

Do you have the McDonald's app? You might want to download it before Sunday's Green Bay Packers game. Why? Because you can get free Medium Fries after every Packers win! All you have to do in the McDonald's app is make a $1.00 purchase, and then you'll be able to add a Medium Fry for FREE. This deal is at participating locations only. Offer is valid for 48 hours starting the day AFTER the Packers win. One-time use only. Offer excludes sales tax. Fans of reading may be interested in my other website, …

It's time to explore my ever-dwindling TBR pile! Based on Tim Burton’s classic Sleepy Hollow (1999) the story continues in this graphic novel: A thrilling tale of buried truths, decaying bodies, and rotting, vengeful gods. Return to Sleepy Hollow. Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below. (Bookshop.org) (Librio.fm) (Audiobooks.com) …

Stepford Wives meets Big Little Lies in this twisty thriller that uncovers the untruths, petty grievances, and local school politics underneath a seemingly quaint small town. Valley of the Moms by Hannah Selinger Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below. (Bookshop.org) (Librio.fm) (Audiobooks.com) (Booksamillion) (Alibris: Books Music & Movies)

In a remote corner of the South African bush, two sisters reunite to bury a family secret once and for all, but when they’re stranded among the wild animals, they find a predator far more dangerous waiting for them in the shadows. . . . The Night Hunter by Natalie Moss Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below.

Return to the Twilight Zone in this all-new anthology series featuring stories by some of the best creators in comics today! The Twilight Zone: Stories from the Fifth Dimension Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below. (Bookshop.org) (Librio.fm) (Audiobooks.com) (Booksamillion) (Alibris: Books Music & Movies) (Amazon US…

Pioneering reporter Randy Shilts fights to expose the truth during the earliest days of the AIDS epidemic. With hospital beds filling up, the clock is ticking. . . What will it take to wake up the nation? Bitter Pill: Randy Shilts and the Dawn of the HIV/AIDS epidemic Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below.

In The Secret Hitchcock, Nat Segaloff pulls back the curtain to reveal the profound connection between Hitchcock and his art. Hitchcock's characters could do what he never dared: expose a killer, rescue a child, or solve a crime. Behind his creative partnerships with actors lay a web of secrecy that Segaloff unravels with precision, offering a fresh, compelling portrait of the Master of Suspense—and the stars who embodied his imagination and brought his darkest dreams to life.

“An indispensable book, as intellectually provocative as it is emotionally wrenching.”—Greg Grandin, author of the Pulitzer Prize–winning The End of the Myth. Stealing America: The Hidden Story of Indigenous Slavery in U.S. History. Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below. (Bookshop.org) (Librio.fm) (Audiobooks.com) (Booksamillion) (Amazon US…

In late-1940s Los Angeles, former spies Evelyn Bishop and Nick Gallagher dig into shady real estate dealings, murder, and the appalling aftereffects of WWII-era Japanese American internment in this intrigue-filled historical mystery for readers of Allison Montclair, Jacqueline Winspear, Ashley Weaver, and Susan Elia MacNeal. Echoes of Infamy Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below.

On September 5, 1962 a 20 lbs. piece of Russian Sputnik IV landed in the middle of the street on the corner of N. 8th and Park in Manitowoc. The community celebrates every year with Sputnikfest, As organizers have said, "Sputnik landed here...Why don't you?" Manitowoc's annual space festival has been named one of the Top Five Funkiest Festivals in the country by Reader's Digest. I've been told it's great fun for the entire family. Here's a closer look at what you'll find at the September 12th event. What: Sputnikfest 2026…

Do you have the McDonald's app? You might want to download it before Sunday's Green Bay Packers game. Why? Because you can get free Medium Fries after every Packers win! All you have to do in the McDonald's app is make a $1.00 purchase, and then you'll be able to add a Medium Fry for FREE. This deal is at participating locations only. Offer is valid for 48 hours starting the day AFTER the Packers win. One-time use only. Offer excludes sales tax. Fans of reading may be interested in my other website, …

Dudes! THE Roger Daltry is performing at Milwaukee's Riverside Theater next week, and you can get tickets for 50% off! Details here ⬇️ September 15 | 8 PM - One Night Only! The Who's Roger Daltry is back on stage for 2026. His North American Tour stops in Milwaukee next week. It's being heralded as a deeply personal show that blends The Who classics, rare gems, and solo favorites from his extraordinary career. From the website "Backed by a semi-acoustic, rock-driven band, the performance offers a fresh, intimate take on iconic songs, alongside candid stories that give you an inside look into rock history.

Inflation rages. Crime is rising. Abortion rights take center stage at the Supreme Court. China poses an existential threat. Black lives are under attack. Summer of '71 Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below. (Bookshop.org) (Librio.fm) (Audiobooks.com) (Booksamillion) (Alibris: Books Music & Movies) (Amazon US) (

It's time to explore my ever-dwindling TBR pile! The surprising, poignant Kennedy story you don't know, with the enigmatic Bobby Kennedy at its heart. Bobby Kennedy was never meant to matter. Men Like Us by Carson Markland Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below. (Bookshop.org) (Librio.fm) (Audiobooks.com) (

It's time to explore my ever-dwindling TBR pile! A woman searching for answers in her own life finds them--and much more--in the wreckage and haunting stories of one of the most infamous maritime disasters in history. Daughters of the Wreckage Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below. (Bookshop.org) (Librio.fm) (Audiobooks.com…

It's time to explore my ever-dwindling TBR pile! While war raged in Europe, the battle for America’s soul was already underway. Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below. (Bookshop.org) (Librio.fm) (Audiobooks.com) (Booksamillion) (Alibris: Books Music & Movies) (Amazon US) (Kindle Unlimited) (AbeBooks…

Return to Camelot in the much anticipated and funny follow-up to the instant New York Times bestselling and YA Book Prize winning Gwen and Art Are Not in Love. Bridget & Gabe Are Not Okay: The Camelot Disasters No. 2 They fell in love. They won a great battle. It should have been happily ever after. But now, Camelot’s famous couples have fallen apart.

Downtown Oshkosh is the place to be for book lovers on October 3rd. The Oshkosh Silent Book Club is responsible for the Fall Book Crawl happening that day. Check out the details below--> Bring your friends or join strangers in a fun, social, low-pressure outing At each stop purchase a drink, snack, or bookish goodie. Then grab a seat and read for 30 minutes before heading to the next stop Tackle your TBR, make new friends or enjoy quality time with old ones, and support local businesses Downtown Oshkosh is a treasure-trove of bookstores and cafes where you can sip, snack and read.

Are you looking for some Fall Fun? Whether it's a haunted corn maze or just taking the kids to pick pumpkins, there are quite a few places to get your fix in Wisconsin. While the list below concentrates on Northeastern Wisconsin, I've also included links to other sites that feature the same kind of fall fun that you can find below. The great thing about this list is that a lot of these farms and orchards have other things, like homemade maple syrup, corn mazes, and family-friendly outdoor activities alongside pumpkins and/or apples in the fall.

You can snag tickets to see the legendary Oak Ridge Boys at The Meyer Theatre for only $49! But you have to hurry because this deal ends on September 9th. Details here--> I've been listening to the Oak Ridge Boys' four-part harmony since the early 1980s. Remember the crossover hit, Elvira? As The Meyer Theatre says, "The Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of country hits and two pop smashes that earned them Grammy, Dove, CMA, and ACM awards, among a host of other industry and fan accolades. Every time they step before an audience, the Oaks bring four decades of charted singles and 50 years of tradition to the stage."

Great news for people who love Penzey's Spices. They've got a great gift card deal going on right now. Get $50 gift card for only $35! That's right - a $50 gift cards for only $35. That's a Bargain Sleuth-approved price! What I usually do is buy the Penzey's gift cards when they are on sale, and then I wait until the store/website has the whole store discounted, increasing my savings. Two important things to know about this gift card sale - This deal expires on Monday, September 7th. The second thing to know is that there is a limit of 10 gift cards.

Did you know that Wisconsin has more than 150 operating apple orchards? One thing I always did with my mother was take the kids apple picking. I'm blessed to have her bushel baskets that get hauled out every year when we head to Hillside Orchard in Casco. Do you have a favorite apple orchard? Or are you looking for a particular type of apple that isn't at your favorite spot? Photo by Damir K . on Pexels.com Photo by Alexey Demidov on Pexels.com Photo by Chen Te on Pexels.com The great thing about this list is that a lot of these farms and orchards have other things, like homemade maple syrup, corn mazes, and family-friendly outdoor activities alongside pumpkins and/or apples in the fall.

A luscious, wildly entertaining biographical novel about love, ambition, resilience, reinvention, and Elizabeth Taylor in Italy during the summer of 1967 when, on the big-budget set of Boom!, alongside her husband Richard Burton, she truly was the woman who had everything…and needed so much more. Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below. (

It's time to explore my ever-dwindling TBR pile! Cold-case detective Raquel Laing faces new threats and long-buried secrets in this gripping novel from the New York Times bestselling author of the Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes series. Those Who Are Gone - Raquel Laing #2 Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below. (

It's time to explore my ever-dwindling TBR pile! A teenager convinced there’s more to a cousin’s estrangement than family friction leads to the exposure of a cult operating in plain sight. Prairie Nightingale #3 - Believer Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below. (Bookshop.org) (Librio.fm) (Audiobooks.com) (Booksamillion) …

The Economic Policy Institute says that for a family of four living in the greater Green Bay area, people should budget around $1000/month on groceries. Now, I've seen some estimates that are less than that (namely Capitol One's $500+/month estimate.) Split that in half and $750 a month on groceries for four people seems like a LOT! Either way, that number is likely to grow as prices continue to rise in certain categories. There are ways to save, though. I've compiled some Tips and Tricks to save at the Grocery Store.