Author Archives: Carlo Mastrandrea

Some books are a magical portal to another dimension. Ever since we were kids, books have taken us on incredible adventures where ordinary people find themselves in extraordinary situations, where the real world blends with realms full of magical, mythical and often dangerous creatures. Whether falling through a rabbit hole into Wonderland or stepping through […]

Knowing I’d be writing the August blog about Happiness heightened my awareness of the topic. I started noticing happiness comments and quotes all over. Here are some that caught my attention: “Some cause happiness wherever they go, others whenever they go” attributed to Oscar Wilde “There is no way to happiness – happiness is the way” Thich Nhat Hanh

I have plenty of friends that tell me they don’t have time to read, and to these non-readers, I always ask, “have you tried audiobooks?” Usually people will tell me that they can’t focus on audiobooks and they get too easily distracted while listening, but I promise that by some work of magic (or maybe […]

The Joy of Relaxing and Savoring Books Summer is the perfect time to escape the rush of everyday life and immerse ourselves in wonder of stories. We are often caught up prioritizing speed and productivity, that we forget to slow down and savor the stories we are reading. Doing so can be a transformative experience. […]

New Books to enjoy reading outside in the sunshine! There is nothing better than reading a great book in the warm sun!  Listening to the birds singing & Mother Nature coming to life!   The flowers are blooming and the air smells fresh & clean!   If you’re wondering what to read next on your beautiful […]