Laura M. Noggle is a marketing strategist and writer in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She helps small businesses turn great photos, video, websites, and apps into a clear message and a plan that brings in customers.https://www.lauranoggle.com/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/the-fury-by-alex-michaelides-a/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/the-fury-by-alex-michaelides-a/Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/recollections-of-my-nonexistence-february-2023/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/recollections-of-my-nonexistence-february-2023/What are books if not lenses to view ourselves?Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMTWritinghttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/february-2022-nonexistent-vacation-reading/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/february-2022-nonexistent-vacation-reading/Although I packed 8 books, I did not read much at all during my February vacation.Sat, 19 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMTReadingBooksTravelhttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/november-2021-emoji-reviews/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/november-2021-emoji-reviews/In the interest of quickly finishing my 2021 monthly reviews, I am trying something new. Introducing emoji reviews.Sun, 16 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTSocial MediaEntertainmenthttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/october-2021-zero-fail/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/october-2021-zero-fail/Explore the fascinating and often overlooked world of Secret Service agents.Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTBooksWritinghttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/september-2021-your-mind-on-plants/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/september-2021-your-mind-on-plants/Take a deep dive into the world of plant-based substances and their effects on the mind and body.Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTBooksWritingReadinghttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/august-2021-even-match/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/august-2021-even-match/Explore the fascinating world of competitive games, from the classic game of chess to the fast-paced world of poker.Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTEntertainmentBooksWritinghttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/july-2021-a-thrilling-summer/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/july-2021-a-thrilling-summer/Uncover the best adventure activities to make your summer unforgettable.Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMTTravelBooksWritinghttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/june-2021-out-of-this-world-reads/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/june-2021-out-of-this-world-reads/Dive into the exciting worlds of science fiction and fantasy literature.Sat, 02 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMTBooksFantasyReadinghttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/may-2021-book-recap/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/may-2021-book-recap/From thrillers to romance to memoirs, May 2021 had plenty of new book releases to choose from.Mon, 30 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMTBooksReviewsReadinghttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/april-2021-book-recap/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/april-2021-book-recap/April 2021 was a great month for book lovers, with new releases spanning across genres like mystery,Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMTBooksReviewsReadinghttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/march-2021-book-recap/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/march-2021-book-recap/March 2021 saw a variety of new book releases from debut authors and seasoned pros alike.Sun, 18 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMTBookshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/february-2021-book-recap/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/february-2021-book-recap/February 2021 brought us a wealth of new book releases, from page-turning thrillers to heartwarming romances.Fri, 09 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMTBooksReviewshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/january-2021-book-recap/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/january-2021-book-recap/January 2021 was a great month for book lovers, with a range of new releases from acclaimed authors and promising debut writers.Sun, 11 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMTBooksReviewshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/december-2020-book-recap/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/december-2020-book-recap/December 2020 brought us some fantastic new releases, from poignant memoirs to gripping thrillers.Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMTBooksReviewshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/november-2020-book-recap/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/november-2020-book-recap/November 2020 saw a wealth of new book releases, from charming romances to thought-provoking non-fiction.Mon, 14 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMTBooksReviewshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/october-2020-book-recap/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/october-2020-book-recap/October 2020 brought us a diverse array of new book releases, from chilling thrillers to inspiring memoirs.Sun, 06 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMTBooksReviewshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/september-2020-book-recap/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/september-2020-book-recap/September 2020 was a fantastic month for book lovers, with new releases from established authors and exciting debuts.Sun, 01 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMTBooksReviewshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/august-2020-book-recap/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/august-2020-book-recap/August 2020 brought us a range of exciting new book releases, from heartwarming romances to gripping mysteries.Mon, 19 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMTBooksReviewshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/july-2020-book-recap/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/july-2020-book-recap/July 2020 was a great month for book releases, with new works from celebrated authors and promising newcomers.Tue, 08 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMTBooksReviewshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/june-2020-book-recap/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/june-2020-book-recap/June 2020 brought us a range of exciting new book releases, from thought-provoking non-fiction to escapist fiction.Mon, 20 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMTBooksReadinghttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/may-2020-book-recap/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/may-2020-book-recap/May 2020 saw a wealth of new book releases, from page-turning thrillers to heartwarming romances.Mon, 13 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMTReviewsBookshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/april-2020-book-recap/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/april-2020-book-recap/The pandemic has, for me, turned into one long meditation on life and death.Mon, 06 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/march-2020-book-recap/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/march-2020-book-recap/Although it did inspire my pandemic reading—check out Richard Preston if you're looking for real-life nightmare fuel.Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTBookshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/july-2019-book-recap/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/july-2019-book-recap/July 2019 saw a diverse range of new book releases, from gripping thrillers to poignant memoirs.Thu, 08 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMTBooksReviewshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/june-2019-book-recap/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/june-2019-book-recap/June 2019 brought us a wealth of new book releases, from heartwarming romances to thought-provoking literary fiction. .Wed, 03 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMTBooksReviewshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/21-lessons-for-the-21st-century/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/21-lessons-for-the-21st-century/In '21 Lessons for the 21st Century,' Yuval Noah Harari offers a thought-provoking analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing humanity today.Sat, 22 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMTBooksReviewshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/may-2019-book-wrap-up/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/may-2019-book-wrap-up/May 2019 brought us a wealth of great books, from pulse-pounding thrillers to introspective memoirs.Mon, 03 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMTBooksReviewshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/april-2019-book-recap/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/april-2019-book-recap/April 2019 saw a diverse range of new book releases, from gripping thrillers to poignant literary fiction.Fri, 03 May 2019 00:00:00 GMTBooksReviewshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/i-might-regret-this-by-abbi-jacobson-of-broad-city/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/i-might-regret-this-by-abbi-jacobson-of-broad-city/'I Might Regret This' is Abbi Jacobson's honest and humorous exploration of her personal and creative journey.Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMTBooksReadingReviewshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/february-2019-book-recap/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/february-2019-book-recap/February 2019 was a great month for book lovers, with new releases spanning all genres. Our book recap sifts through them all to bring you the top picks.Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMTBooksReviewshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/march-2019-book-recap/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/march-2019-book-recap/Discover the best books that were released in March 2019.Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMTBooksReadingReviewshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/january-2019-book-recap/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/january-2019-book-recap/In January 2019, we were treated to a number of fantastic books across a variety of genres. From thought-provoking non-fiction to heart-warming romance novels, there was something for every kind of reader. In this book recap, we'll take a look back at some of the best books of the month and give youFri, 01 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTBooksReviewshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/162-books-in-a-year-results/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/162-books-in-a-year-results/What did I learn from a year of reading vigorously?Tue, 01 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTBooksReviewshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/2018-year-in-books-162/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/2018-year-in-books-162/2018 was a great year for reading! I managed to read and review a total of 162 books, spanning a wide range of genres and styles. From thrilling page-turners to thought-provoking nonfiction, I discovered some incredible books this year. If you're looking for your next great read, look no further thaTue, 01 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTBookshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/december-2018-book-recap/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/december-2018-book-recap/As the year comes to a close, we reflect on the best books of December 2018. This month's notable reads include gripping thrillers, poignant memoirs, and heartwarming fiction. From the latest releases to lesser-known gems, we’ve got you covered with our top picks for December.Tue, 01 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTBooksEntertainmenthttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/top-apps-to-amp-up-your-reading/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/top-apps-to-amp-up-your-reading/Whether you're an avid reader or just starting to get back into the habit, there are many apps available that can help you enhance your reading experience. From organizing your reading list to adding new dimensions to your books, these apps can help you make the most of your reading time.Tue, 01 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTReadinghttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/my-top-6-of-2018-one-bonus-book/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/my-top-6-of-2018-one-bonus-book/Looking for your next great read? Look no further than these top picks from 2018. From a moving memoir to a thrilling historical fiction novel, these books are sure to captivate you from start to finish.Sat, 29 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTBookshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/my-favorite-fiction-books-2018-edition/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/my-favorite-fiction-books-2018-edition/In no particular order, here are my top 10 fiction books of the year. From literary masterpieces to gripping thrillers, each of these novels offers a unique and compelling reading experience.Fri, 28 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTBookshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/my-12-favorite-audiobooks-2018/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/my-12-favorite-audiobooks-2018/Audio-chocolate for your ear holes. Cram these into your brain.Sat, 15 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTBookshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/my-favorite-nonfiction-of-2018/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/my-favorite-nonfiction-of-2018/24 five-star nonfiction books, 36 four-star nonfiction books, and 85 nonfiction books total.Sat, 08 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTBookshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/october-2018-book-review/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/october-2018-book-review/So many themed reads this month! And the final installment of The Murderbot Diaries. 🤖🔪Sat, 08 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTBookshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/november-2018-book-recap/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/november-2018-book-recap/Stiff, Time, Rocket, Blood, Life. Bonus: A book I hated.Sat, 08 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTBookshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/endurance-shackleton-s-incredible-voyage-goodreads/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/endurance-shackleton-s-incredible-voyage-goodreads/'For a scientific expedition, the voyage of the Endurance was a total failure. But for leadership, courage, and human endurance, this disaster is without equal in the annals of exploration.'Mon, 26 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTBookshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/the-good-daughter-goodreads/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/the-good-daughter-goodreads/'The Good Daughter' is not just a crime thriller, but a story of resilience, forgiveness, and redemption. It delves into the depths of human nature and exposes the wounds that can never fully heal. It is a tribute to the strength of women, the bonds of family, and the power of love. It is a book thaThu, 04 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMTBookshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/yes-you-can-read-200-books-a-year/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/yes-you-can-read-200-books-a-year/Reading is not just a hobby, it's a way of life. It opens doors to new worlds, expands our minds, and connects us with other people and cultures. If you're passionate about books and want to read more, you can definitely achieve the goal of reading 200 books a year. It's all about making reading a pThu, 04 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMTReadinghttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/books-read-in-2017-50-goodreads/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/books-read-in-2017-50-goodreads/Reading is not just a hobby or a pastime, but a way of life. It opens doors to new worlds, new ideas, and new emotions. It enriches our minds, our hearts, and our souls. It connects us to other people, other cultures, and other times. It makes us wiser, more empathetic, and more compassionate. It isMon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMTBooksReadinghttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/the-grownup-goodreads-shorts/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/the-grownup-goodreads-shorts/'The Grownup' is a masterful piece of psychological suspense, with Gillian Flynn's trademark sharp prose and twisty plot. The story is both darkly funny and deeply unsettling, and will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.Sun, 31 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTBookshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/sleeping-beauties-goodreads/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/sleeping-beauties-goodreads/'Lila couldn't believe how tired she felt, how weak, as if she had dribbled out of her uniform and all over her shoes in the twenty or so paces between the cruiser and the steps.'Sat, 30 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTBookshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/drive-goodreads/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/drive-goodreads/'Drive' is a game-changing book that reveals the surprising truth about what truly motivates us. Through engaging stories and scientific research, Pink shows that it's not just rewards and punishments that drive us, but a deep desire for autonomy, mastery, and purpose.Sat, 16 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTBookshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/we-should-all-be-feminists-goodreads/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/we-should-all-be-feminists-goodreads/'We Should All Be Feminists' is a must-read book that challenges us to think deeply about the meaning of gender and the impact of patriarchy on our lives. Adichie's writing is powerful and persuasive, and her message is one that resonates with readers of all backgrounds and experiences.Sat, 16 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTBookshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/the-dead-zone-goodreads/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/the-dead-zone-goodreads/This audiobook is excellent, and I would definitely recommend it to someone who is a fan of James Franco (he reads it with such verve! much accent!) and who also enjoyed the John Travolta movie 'Phenomenon.'Mon, 11 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTBookshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/option-b-goodreads/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/option-b-goodreads/'Option B' is a must-read for anyone who has faced adversity or knows someone who has. Drawing on personal experience and cutting-edge research, Sandberg and Grant offer a roadmap for finding hope and joy in the face of adversity.Mon, 04 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTBookshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/she-let-go-a-poem/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/she-let-go-a-poem/'She Let Go' is a stunning poem about the power of surrender and release. It reminds us that we hold the key to our own happiness and that sometimes the best thing we can do is let go of control and trust in the flow of life.Wed, 29 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMTPoetryhttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/duma-key-goodreads/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/duma-key-goodreads/'Duma Key' is a masterpiece of horror and suspense, as only Stephen King can deliver. The story explores the power of art, the human psyche, and the terrifying consequences of unleashing supernatural forces into the world.Thu, 17 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTBookshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/girlboss-goodreads/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/girlboss-goodreads/'#GirlBoss' is a raw and honest memoir about Sophia Amoruso's journey from a dumpster-diving teenager to the founder of the fashion empire Nasty Gal. Her story will inspire anyone who has ever felt like an outsider to pursue their dreams and never give up.Fri, 03 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMTBookshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/muscular-tuna-palomino-stallion-more-poetry-corner/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/muscular-tuna-palomino-stallion-more-poetry-corner/'My room is so still, the bureau lifeless, and on it, inert, the paraphernalia of humans: keys, coins, shells that once rocked in the tides ...' — Ode to the FishSat, 28 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTPoetryhttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/an-inventory-of-moons-poetry-corner/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/an-inventory-of-moons-poetry-corner/Or the moon finds you along a foreign shore and you paddle out in some dingy and scoop its reflection from the waters and drink it down.Fri, 06 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTPoetryhttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/night-shift-sea-goodreads/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/night-shift-sea-goodreads/'The melting snow dripped and ran, dripped and ran, and from every dark storm drain the sound of the sea drifted up, a dark winter sea now strongly ebbing.' — Strawberry SpringFri, 06 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTBookshttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/must-read-how-america-s-culture-of-hustling-is-dark-and-empt/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/must-read-how-america-s-culture-of-hustling-is-dark-and-empt/'Some part of happiness undoubtedly derives from a Zen enjoyment of whatever is in front of you, but a big part of it is knowing who you are and being that person.'Wed, 04 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTReadingPoetryhttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/upon-whom-the-pale-moon-gleams-both-sides-of-the-ocean/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/upon-whom-the-pale-moon-gleams-both-sides-of-the-ocean/I felt like the only human being alive on Earth, transcended to the pre-civilisation days, engaged in an intimate conversation with nature ... the alluring deserted beach and its silence were more powerful than a thousand cries. It was difficult to ignore the call.Sun, 08 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTBooksReadinghttps://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/my-top-10-podcast-review-more-than-just-noise/https://www.lauranoggle.com/chronicles/my-top-10-podcast-review-more-than-just-noise/These podcasts will hit you in the feels, make you pause and contemplate life, or simply entertain you in transit.Thu, 31 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMTReviewsEntertainment