What is better at Christmas than getting books? Join me as I review my past year, look at my next 12 books, and have some fun in between. I hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday!. If you need to get in touch you can reach me at ihaveabookproblempod@gmail.com

We review the first hand account of a Freedom Rider and reflect on our current society.

If you love Michelle Obama as much as I do then reading The Light We Carry is a must. In this episode, we review the teachings I have taken away from this book and I also talk about being lonely while loving that my kids are living their best life.

The Paris Library by Janet Skelsien Charles surprised me with how wonderfully engaging it was and how it drew me in. This month I provide my review and a look at my neighbour war that is quietly brewing.

Playing off an association with another book and a well-thought-out social campaign, this book came with much excitement. Travel can be so good for the soul. Unfortunately, I was disappointed in this one. They are not all winners.

This month we try a new format, talk about why I will never use the term imposter syndrome again, and remember Cormac McCarthy. We also take a deep dive into this month's book and some of my travels.

If you need someone to talk to you can find resources at Canada.ca. You are not alone, we all need a little help once in a while. If your employer has an employee assistance program, you can rely on them for short-term mental health support. talk to family, talk to friends, talk to anyone. You can even reach out to me at ihaveabookproblempod@gmail.com or at the I Have a Book Problem Facebook page.

This month we review The Boy Who Followed His Father into Auschwitz by Jeremy Dronfield and we discuss healing generational trauma, including residential school trauma.

Johanna Lindsey is no stranger to my bookshelf. She is a staple of the romance genre. This month we review the first three books in her Mallory series.

If you or someone you know needs someone to speak with, resources are available:

Manhattan Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Great self directed resources used in this episode

Kids Help Phone - 24/7 support for people under the age of 27. You can reach a professional counsellor at Kids Help Phone in English or French 24/7 by calling 1-800-668-6868. Our phone service is also offered in Ukrainian, Russian, Pashto, Dari, Mandarin and Arabic with the help of trained interpreters.

Find mental health resources in your area - click here

Better Help - Not a paid placement but it is a paid service. They offer subsidies for those that need them.

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