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 […]
Several of the book blogs I like do a weekly recap of some kind, and I like so I decided to create my own! Currently Reading: As of today, I’m half way through The Passage by Justin Cronin and I’ll admit, I’m pretty impressed […]
In my recent list of downsides to being a bookworm, I discussed having a book hangover. I’d mentioned the phenomenon before that as well, however I realize not everyone is familiar with the term. For those of you who haven’t experienced it, and for those of […]
I recently came home from a yard sale with a paperback copy of Jane Eyre. When I showed my husband, I said “I know you already have this but I really like this edition.” He didn’t question my madness at all and said “Sure, that […]
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 […]
Last week, I wrote about the perks of being a bookworm. Just like anything else, having your nose in a book all the time has some disadvantages as well! People respond to my book related murmurs. My husband will check on me if he […]
We’re about half way through The 20 Books of Summer Challenge. Since reading 20 books between June 1st and September 5th isn’t a challenge in itself, I chose to push myself with a goal of reading a pre-selected stack of 20. I rarely choose books […]
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 […]
The thing I value most about books is also what I love most about music: There’s always something for everyone. With such a wide variety in existence, each person can be reached (or not reached) in a different way. So while I can’t say you will […]
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 […]
