Welcome to The Weekly Borrow! This week, I’m bringing you a juicy deep dive into a new book, Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams, and why I ultimately DNF’ed it (Did Not Finish). Plus, a passionate discussion on why libraries need our help—and what you can do to support them!
🎙️ Episode Breakdown & Timestamps
📖 A Deep Dive into Careless People
[00:00:00] - Introduction: What this episode is about!
[00:01:00] - Why I was excited about Careless People (Facebook exposé vibes, corporate greed, and juicy drama).
[00:02:30] - My personal history with Facebook—being an early adopter in 2004, loving it, hating it, and my journey with social media.
[00:04:00] - Finally getting my hands on the book—both the audiobook and physical copy from my local library in Tampa.
[00:05:00] - The wild Careless People storytelling: Mark Zuckerberg, state dinners, horses, and… shark attacks?! 🤔
[00:10:00] - The author’s background—her UN experience, obsession with Facebook, and the alleged rise to power.
[00:12:00] - What made me DNF this book? The unreliable narration, exaggerated stories, and why it felt more like bad fanfiction than investigative journalism.
[00:17:00] - Final verdict: Should you read Careless People? (Spoiler: No—unless you love wild storytelling with questionable facts.)
📚 Spring Book Recommendations
Before we move into our next topic, here are some cozy spring reads to refresh your TBR:
🌿 Cozy Spring Reads & Small-Town Escapes
Looking for a better book than Careless People? How about escaping into a cozy cottagecore romance or a charming small-town love story instead?
📖 Check out my latest blog post featuring 9 Cozy Cottagecore and Small-Town Escape Books to Read This Spring: Read the full list here!
Perfect for a spring refresh with stories filled with wildflower fields, cozy cottages, and romance in small towns. 🌸
🔎 Spring Time Cozy Mysteries
If you love amateur sleuths solving small-town murders, then I’ve got the perfect cozy mystery list for you!
In this video podcast, I’m sharing 6 Springtime Cozy Mysteries featuring:
🌼 Flower shop owners turned detectives
💍 Weddings gone murderously wrong
📚 Mystery book festivals hiding deadly secrets
🔎 Watch the full video podcast here!
Spring is the perfect season for a cozy whodunit, so grab a cup of tea and let’s talk mysteries!
Thank you, for having me as a guest on your show! If you have not subscribed to the community and are looking for even more recommendations? Join today
🏛️ Libraries Need Our Help!
[00:18:00] - Why libraries are at risk right now and why you should use your local library more than ever.
[00:19:00] - Library cards = FREE BOOKS (and so much more!):
Borrow audiobooks, ebooks, and physical books.
Get free access to The New York Times, magazines, and online databases.
Some libraries even lend sewing machines, cameras, board games, and gardening seeds!
[00:20:00] - How to support your library:Get a library card—even if it’s just for digital access.
Donate books, money, or time through Friends of the Library programs.
Consider non-resident library cards if your local system doesn’t have what you need (I highly recommend Ohio’s library system!).
[00:21:00] - Call your representatives: Libraries are under attack from budget cuts. Your voice matters!
Would you be interested in a Library Resources Series? Let me know in the comments!
⚽🥅 Books Like Ted Lasso List
Looking for book recommendations with similar vibes as Ted Lasso? In this list, I am sharing two romance books (one just came out this week!) and a great nonfiction book about the show that you can borrow and listen to.
📢 Join the Conversation!
📩 Have you read Careless People? Did you make it past the first hour? Let me know what I missed!
📚 What library resources do you love? Share your favorites!
🎙️ Want to chat more about this book? Let’s record an episode together!
Hit reply and let’s talk! 💬
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