Routine N Riches

09/17/2025

Gods of Risk: An Expanse Novella by James S. A. Corey (Author), and Jefferson Mays pulled me in with its raw look at life on Mars, told through the eyes of David Draper, a gifted but troubled teenager caught between ambition and bad choices. It’s not about galactic battles but about personal ones. The pull of expectations, the mistakes we make under pressure, and the quiet courage it takes to face the fallout. Through David’s struggles and Bobbie Draper’s presence as his grounding force, the story illustrates how even in a vast universe, the most powerful conflicts are often those closest to home.

In this book, I learned the following lessons:

Lesson One: The Weight of Expectations
David’s life reveals how family, society, and even self-imposed ideals can push us into dangerous compromises. Trying to live up to others’ standards can feel like a survival instinct, but it can also lead us astray when we forget to honor who we truly are.

Lesson Two: Small Choices Carry Big Costs
What begins as a harmless decision to make drugs and cover up lies spirals into real danger. The novella reminds us that even small compromises can snowball into consequences that reshape our lives and relationships.

Lesson Three: Courage is Not Always Heroic
David doesn’t wear the mask of a classic hero, yet when faced with the disappearance of his friend, he finds the strength to act. Courage here is quiet, messy, and uncertain, but it proves that showing up matters more than being fearless.

Lesson Four: Mentorship and Family Save Us
Bobbie Draper’s role shows how family and mentors can guide us, even if imperfectly. Her presence gives David a mirror for his choices and a reminder that someone believes he can rise above his mistakes.

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08/21/2025

Book Review: The Devil’s Triangle by Howard Owen

The story begins with a plane crashing into a Richmond bar during Happy Hour. It’s not a terrorist attack. It’s not an accident. It’s a man with a plan and a payout. David Biggio, a former Richmond resident, flies a stolen twin-engine Beechcraft into the building and leaves behind a life insurance policy for his 12-year-old daughter. The why is murky, and that’s where crime reporter Willie Black steps in.

Willie is a seasoned journalist watching his industry crumble. Prints are dying. The newsroom is thinning. Yet, he still believes in chasing the truth. His investigation into Biggio’s death reveals more than a headline. It’s about family, desperation, and how people spiral when systems fail them.

What makes this book compelling is not just the mystery, but the character of Willie himself. He is flawed, sharp, and fully human. Howard Owen doesn’t just tell a crime story. He paints a gritty picture of Richmond and the erosion of modern journalism.
Critics agree.

Publishers Weekly calls it “a superior sixth outing” with a strong sense of place and newsroom reality.

Kirkus Reviews describes it as “grim, tightly woven, and resolutely professional.”

This is more than a whodunit. It reflects a city and a profession under pressure, anchored by a main character who refuses to fade quietly.

If you enjoy crime fiction with heart and grit, this book will stick with you long after the last page.

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08/05/2025

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07/29/2025

🎧 Audible Book Review: The Power Broker by Robert A. Caro

After 66+ hours of listening, I can confidently say this Pulitzer Prize-winning biography is worth every minute. The Power Broker is a masterclass in power, politics, and urban planning, chronicling how Robert Moses reshaped New York and how unchecked power can both shape and break a city.

Caro’s storytelling is gripping, detailed, and unforgettable. Whether you're interested in history, politics, or simply want to understand how cities function, this is essential listening.

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Don’t miss this epic deep dive into one of the most influential and controversial figures in American history.

One of the Modern Library’s hundred greatest books of the twentieth century, Robert Caro's monumental book makes public what few outsiders knew: that Robert Moses was the single most powerful man of his time in the City and in the State of New York. And in telling the Moses story, Caro both o...

07/15/2025

Are you Feeling Stuck? Start With a Simple Routine.

Let’s be real, most of us know we want to grow. We want to manage our time better, save more money, read more books, maybe even get into tech. But where do we start when life already feels overwhelming?

Here's the truth: Routine is "OUR" secret weapon.

You don’t need a 5AM miracle morning or a color-coded schedule to change your life. You just need small, repeatable actions that compound over time, actions like reading 10 pages a day, checking your budget once a week, or unplugging for 30 minutes to reflect.

Growth isn’t about perfection. It’s about consistency.
Wealth isn't just about earning more. It's about managing what you already have.
Knowledge doesn’t come all at once. It builds with every page you turn.

If you're ready to start, I’m right here with you, sharing practical tips, honest book reviews, tech that makes life easier, and money moves that actually work.
You can also tell me what or any tip you would want us to discuss further.

Let’s grow together, one step (and one habit) at a time. 💪

👇 What’s one routine that changed your life or one you want to start?

07/07/2025

This isn’t just hockey; it’s foreplay on ice.

Two best friends in one unforgettable summer and a love story so hot it could melt the entire rink.
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HIM by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy is everything a good romance should be: laugh-out-loud funny, blush-worthy steamy, and tender enough to tug at your heartstrings.

When childhood friends Jamie & Wes reunite at hockey camp, old feelings and unresolved tension bubble up, and what happens next has made readers blush, laugh, and fall in love all over the internet.
You’ve seen the memes. You’ve heard the whispers. Now, it’s your turn to listen to the whole story.

🎧 Grab your headphones, press play, and let Wes & Jamie charm the socks (and maybe more) of you.

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💬 When the locker room isn’t the only thing getting hot… You know you’re in for a good story.

⚠️ Warning: You may need ice water after chapter three.



Special thanks to Nevaeh Petty for bringing this book back into the limelight.

07/02/2025

📚 Book Review: The Book of Elsewhere by Keanu Reeves & China Miéville

A fearless plunge into the uncanny and the unknown. The Book of Elsewhere is no ordinary collaboration. When Keanu Reeves, Hollywood’s most meditative action star, joins forces with China Miéville, one of the boldest minds in speculative fiction, the result is bound to be something strange, intense, and unforgettable. But this book doesn’t just deliver on that expectation; it unravels it entirely.

This is a genre-defying, mind-stretching metafictional odyssey. A novel that reads like a cinematic fever dream, written in ink, soaked in shadow, and haunted by philosophical echoes. At its heart, it’s about fractured identity, bending realities, and the gray space between memory and imagination. The story unfolds in a world where alternate dimensions overlap, characters question their creators, and the line between thought and reality is perilously thin.

Themes of surveillance, existential longing, and violent self-invention pulse through the prose. There’s an unmistakable metaphysical tension, almost as if the novel is aware it’s being read. You’ll catch the cold breath of cyberpunk, the grime of noir, and the cryptic beauty of dream logic. It flirts with literary theory but grounds itself in emotional truth, think Philip K. Dick in a thought experiment with Borges, with Kafka lurking nearby and Keanu whispering from the shadows.

Miéville’s language is dense, poetic, and richly layered, while Keanu brings a stillness, a kind of meditative rhythm that shapes the narrative into something raw and reverent. There’s no direct link to BRZRKR, but the spiritual DNA is here, grappling with violence, control, identity, and the search for something more.

This book doesn’t hand you answers. It leaves you questioning everything, your choices, your voice, and your place in the stories you inhabit. It’s not always easy to follow, but it’s always worth the effort.

What if your story wasn’t yours to tell? The Book of Elsewhere by Keanu Reeves and China Miéville is a mind-bending literary thrill ride through fractured realities and haunting truths. It’s bold, unsettling, and unforgettable.

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07/01/2025

🌟 Happy New Month, Growth Seekers! 🌟

Welcome to a fresh chapter filled with endless possibilities! As we step into this new month, let’s commit to nurturing ourselves - mind, body, and soul, through simple yet powerful routines that elevate our habits, sharpen our money skills, and enhance our focus and productivity.

📚 Book of the Month:
This month, I’m diving into "Atomic Habits" by James Clear, l a treasure trove of insights on building effective habits and breaking bad ones through small, actionable changes. If you’re ready to transform your mindset and take actionable steps, this is a must-read!

💡 Tips to Thrive This Month:

Finance: Start a daily spending log, track every penny to build better money awareness and control.

Self-Help: Practice gratitude journaling each morning to set a positive tone for your day.

Mindfulness: Take 5 minutes daily to breathe deeply and center your thoughts, your brain will thank you!

Tech: Use productivity apps like Todoist to schedule tasks and minimize distractions.

Remember, greatness doesn’t come from big leaps but from consistent, small steps. Let’s simplify our routines, strengthen our skills, and stay focused on our goals.

Here’s to a month of growth, balance, and unstoppable progress!

✨ What’s one small habit you’re adding this month? Share below and let’s inspire each other! ✨

06/26/2025

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06/24/2025

The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About by Mel Robbins.
Let Them. Let Me. Let Go. 💭
I just finished The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, and wow, this book hit me like a deep exhale.
It’s built on a surprisingly simple but powerful idea: when people act up, let them. Let them ignore you. Let them misunderstand. Let them go. Because the moment you stop trying to control what others do, you get to focus on what you can do.
Mel doesn’t give you fluff. She breaks it down with science, real-life stories, and the kind of wisdom that sticks. This isn’t about being passive; it’s about reclaiming your energy. Your focus. Your peace. ✨
If you’re tired of stress, people-pleasing, or spiraling into drama that’s not even yours… do yourself a favor:
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Let them talk. Let them doubt. Let you shine. 💫

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06/23/2025

The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About by Mel Robbins.
Let Them. Let Me. Let Go. 💭
I just finished The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, and wow, this book hit me like a deep exhale.
It’s built on a surprisingly simple but powerful idea: when people act up, let them. Let them ignore you. Let them misunderstand. Let them go. Because the moment you stop trying to control what others do, you get to focus on what you can do.
Mel doesn’t give you fluff. She breaks it down with science, real-life stories, and the kind of wisdom that sticks. This isn’t about being passive; it’s about reclaiming your energy. Your focus. Your peace. ✨
If you’re tired of stress, people-pleasing, or spiraling into drama that’s not even yours… do yourself a favor:
🎧 Get the audiobook free on Audible when you sign up with this link 👉 https://a.co/d/e5o80AI
Let them talk. Let them doubt. Let you shine. 💫

06/19/2025

Book Review – The Girl in Red by Christina Henry

I just finished this one again on Audible, and it’s stayed with me ever since.

This isn’t your bedtime fairy tale. Christina Henry reimagines Little Red Riding Hood in a world gone wrong, a viral apocalypse, government collapse, and a sharp-witted heroine who won’t go down quietly.

Red isn't waiting to be saved. She’s fierce, calculating, and scarred (literally and emotionally). The book is brutal in parts, tender in others. It’s about survival, trust, grief, and keeping your humanity when the world loses itself.

“It wasn’t paranoia if the world really was dangerous.” That line stuck.

Henry masterfully weaves flashbacks with present action, and every page made me feel like I was walking in Red’s boots: mud-soaked, blood-streaked, and determined.

If you like post-apocalyptic fiction that hits your nerves and heart, The Girl in Red is the one to grab.

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Listen while walking, driving, or winding down. Red’s voice will stay with you long after it ends.


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