One of the best parts of being a book blogger is receiving advanced copies of books. The only bummer is when I want to shout from the rooftops about how great a book is, but it hasn’t been published yet so my readers can’t get their […]
I haven’t had any booze since August 27th, and here’s what I’ve noticed: 1. I haven’t gone his long without a drink since I was 20. That means I haven’t truly known my body in her natural state my entire adult life. 2. I […]
“I want to read more” is one of the most common wishes I hear from my fellow book lovers. Though when I ask, “How many books do you generally finish in a month,” I’m often met with blank stares. For many of us avid readers, […]
I wrote a post about this at this time last year, in preparation for my First Annual While I Was Reading Challenge. I’m sharing it again now, with a different title and a few tweaks. With a little over a week left in 2018, many […]
I know you’re wondering, so I’ll say it: Yes, I have way more than five books on my wish list. In fact my “Want To Read” shelf on Goodreads account currently lists over 1300 titles! This constantly growing To Read list of mine is complicated. There […]
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’ve heard me sing the praises of Jen Sincero’s You Are A Badass content. Her work came into my life at a time I truly needed it, and it has continued to resonate with me almost more […]
When my mother-in-law asked for used books for Christmas last year, of course I gifted her a bag full of paperbacks! As she’s read them over the course of this year, she gives me updates and we’ve had some neat discussions. I even read her […]
As I mentioned last month, I have become a genuine fan of fall and winter as I’ve gotten older, and particularly after my move to Montana. As each month passes and we get closer to full blown winter, I get more indoor time, which means […]
Before I get to the good stuff, I need to say a humongous thank you to everyone out there who has supported, encouraged, and contributed to my blog this year. When I first considered hosting a reading challenge, I was floored by the enthusiasm the […]
On Thanksgiving Day, my friend and fellow blogger/writer, Doree Weller, posted about books that remind her to be thankful. I was immediately inspired and reached out to compliment her post and ask for permission to “steal” that title idea. I figured she would […]
