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Audiobook Review – The Sirens’ Call: How Attention Became the World’s Most Endangered Resource by Chris Hayes – The Commodification of Attention in the Digital Age

The Sirens’ Call: How Attention Became the World’s Most Endangered Resource appeared on President Obama’s book list for 2025. I have steered clear of too many political books recently, trying to maintain my mental health in the current situation we are in here in the United States. While there are political elements to this book,โ€ฆ

Book Review: The President’s Hay by Antoine Laurain – How a Lost Hat Changes Lives in Antoine Laurain’s Novel

Note: Thank you to NetGalley, Pushkin Press, and author Antoine Laurain for the advanced reader copy of this book.โ€‚This review will also be posted on NetGalley. What follows is my unbiased review of the book. First published in 2012, this story-within-a-story tale was recently translated into English and republished. This seems to be Antoine Laurain’sโ€ฆ

Book Review: French Windows by Antoine Laurain – A Unique Psychological Thriller

Note: Thank you to NetGalley, Pushkin Press, and author Antoine Laurain for the advanced reader copy of this book.โ€‚This review will also be posted on NetGalley. What follows is my unbiased review of the book. Originally published in France in 2023, French Windows was translated into an English version and published in 2025. Author Antoineโ€ฆ

Travel

Travel with me around the world. Spend time hiking, looking for a geocache, or just sight-seeing.

Movies

Science Fiction is my favorite, but I love all kinds of movies. Check out some of what I love and some of what I hate. You might find your new favorite film!

Books

More than just science-fiction! Tear-jerkers, historical fiction, biographies, politics, and more!


Television

Shows old and new. DVD releases and streaming. So much to choose from – is it worth your time? You might find your new favorite show!

Personal Stories

Musings for the day, inspired by my personal experiences here. Reflections and memories. Want to know more about me? This will clue you in.

Geocaching

My favorite hobby. At times I’m obsessed. It takes me to all kinds of interesting and beautiful places.

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Hello there! My name is Patti. I spent most of my life in the shadow of New York City on suburban Long Island. After 39 years, I found true happiness on a mountain in rural New Hampshire.

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