The Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer. Terri has been reading since she was 3 years old and she never goes anywhere without a book. She lives on a prairie in Wisconsin with two dogs, one patient man, and 20,000 books.
On the shelf this month is " The Tiki Factor: Four Key Principles to turn your losses into wins" where author Tiki Davis shares his challenging upbringing keys to win in life.
A hometown reckoning becomes a national mirror in Justin Ellis’s “The Cruelty of Nice Folks,” a deeply reported, beautifully written memoir about Minneapolis, race, family, grief, and the hard truths hidden beneath “nice.”
Cool off with a scoop of history, culture, and irresistible flavor in this week’s On The Shelf review. Ice Cream Queen by Lokelani Alabanza blends Black culinary history with joyful recipes and sweet summer inspiration—perfect for readers who love food, heritage, and a little something delicious on the page.