Sometimes it’s easy to forget this isn’t the most wonderful time of the year for everyone. While many are reveling in the joys of decorating, gift buying, and goodie baking, there are a lot of people who grin and bear it through the month […]
Comedic writing is truly an art. It takes a great deal of skill to infuse comedy into a traditionally non-funny topic or your life story. Set up and timing are crucial, as well as language and imagery. Otherwise it looks like you’re trying too […]
Depending on your reading preferences, you may take this list as suggested reading, or as titles to avoid! Each of these books are stunning in their own way, featuring top notch writing, and they will break your heart in different ways! Our Souls at Night […]
I’ve written previously about my willingness to quit a book if I’m not enjoying it. I apply this approach to series as well. While I know many avid readers who absolutely cannot leave a series unfinished, if I finish a book and don’t care what happens […]
I’ve loved books since before I was literate. My mom tells stories of me carrying around my favorites, making up my own stories to go with the illustrations. Once I started reading, I never stopped! My passion for learning from books has been lifelong, as well […]
Most of the avid readers I know prefer fiction. When I ask why, the number one answer I hear is “to escape reality.” While that’s not my reason, I can relate. I thoroughly enjoy reading non-fiction, yet my all-time favorite type of book to read is […]
Any time a person recommends a book to me I take it seriously, especially if it’s someone who knows me well. When a particular title comes up repeatedly in my bookish conversations, I move it up on my list! Here are the ones I […]
I often hear from people who hate self help books. I firmly believe that if you think this, then you simply haven’t encountered the right book yet. It’s a magical experience when you find a book you really need at the exact time in your life […]
Today’s guest post comes from my best bookish friend, Lea Christensen. I’ve known Lea for a decade. It was after a road trip with mutual friends about four summers ago that our friendship solidified. We bonded over our shared passion […]
Have you ever had this happen: You need something in your life, only you don’t know it yet, so The Universe keeps presenting it to you over and over again, until you finally catch on? That’s how it was for me with this book. […]
