What I Read in July 2019
Even though I feel like I’m always reading, I don’t get through as many books in the summer as I do in the winter. Once spring arrived, my total went down a little each month. I’m excited to see it went back up in July. […]
Tag: books
Introducing While I Was Reading Bookmarks!
I’m thrilled to introduce the first piece of my very own merchandise, bookmarks! They are two sided, measuring 6 inches long by 2 inches wide. The front side is glossy and features a list of my Top Five Favorite Novels. The back side is […]
5 Books On My Holiday Wish List
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 […]
How To Read The Books You Own
For most book lovers, particularly those of us with a large home library, this struggle of mine is common: I have so many wonderful books at home to read, yet I seek more from outside sources on nearly a daily basis. For me that’s listening […]
Must Haves For My Workspace
I recently gave you a glimpse into how I like to go about my days. I have a lot of balls in the air trying to balance my creative endeavors with needing to have a “real job,” plus family life, and staying healthy. I thrive […]
10 Beautiful Bookish Quotes
One of the coolest features of Goodreads is the ability to save my favorite quotes from books I read. My most beloved books are full of highlighting and sticky tab notes, so I can easily return to significant passages for reference. But sometimes I’m reading […]
My Favorite Books About Writing
When it comes to the subject of writers’ reading habits, I always turn to the phenomenal Mr. King. “If you don’t have time to read, you don’t have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.” – Stephen King Reading inspires me as […]
How To Rate A Book
The most important part of any book review I write is the star rating. Regardless of how thorough and meaningful my review may be, some people won’t look any farther than the star rating. To be honest, that’s often all I look at before I […]
How I Read Over 100 Books A Year
People often assume I read so much because I am a book blogger. The reality is, I started this blog to combine my passion for writing with my already avid reading habits. I’ve written previously about reactions I receive from those who […]
A Day In The Life of a Book Blogger
Over the course of my personal development journey, I’ve learned I thrive with structure and routine. Regardless of the task, I do best with clear goals and external accountability. So working from home can be…challenging. I regularly read material on productivity, habit development, and […]