Hello bookworms! Over the years my reading styles and tastes have changed quite a bit. I've noticed that these days... I'm less likely to force myself to read a book I'm not enjoying I take advantage of the resources at my local public library more frequently I've started reading more e-books than ever before What… Continue reading Planned Reading vs. Mood Reading
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Recent Additions to My Bookshelf – May 2020
Hello bookworms! I mentioned last month that I have been buying a few books here and there to tide me over since I can't go to the library anymore. Mostly they are used but sometimes (like this month) I splurged on a few new titles. Here are the books I picked up this month... The… Continue reading Recent Additions to My Bookshelf – May 2020
1,000 Words of Summer
Hello bookworms! Have you heard of 1,000 Words of Summer? It was created by author Jami Attenberg. Here's the scoop: "This a five-thousand strong community of writers of all levels who are all supporting each other to write 1,000 words a day for two weeks every summer since 2018. The 2020 session will be from… Continue reading 1,000 Words of Summer
Hiatus
Hello bookworms, As many of you know, things are tough right now. I've been able to keep myself busy with the blog and my reading but at this time I will be taking a brief hiatus. I will be back next week. Be well friends!
Six Month Check-In: 2019 Literary Resolutions
We're officially six months into the year, and I thought it would be fun to do a check-in on my 2019 Literary Resolutions to see how far I've come. At the beginning of the year I came up with the following vague-on-purpose literary resolutions: Read different genres Read at least 5 classics Listen to at least… Continue reading Six Month Check-In: 2019 Literary Resolutions
Top Ten Tuesday: Characters that Remind Me of Myself
Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. This week's topic is: Characters That Remind Me… Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: Characters that Remind Me of Myself
First Lines Fridays ~ No. 1
It's a new month, which means I'm joining in on another weekly bookish meme. First Lines Fridays is a weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words and is exactly what it sounds like! Pick a book off your shelf (it could be your current read or on your TBR) and open to the… Continue reading First Lines Fridays ~ No. 1
May TBR
This week has been so busy, but I finally got my TBR in order! Here's what I'm planning to read this month... Mirage by Somaiya Daud I Like Him, He Likes Her (Alice series #13-15) by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Serious Moonlight by Jenn Bennett The Dazzling Heights by Katharine McGee Crux: A Cross-Border Memoir by Jean Guerrero… Continue reading May TBR
Top Ten Tuesday: Inspirational Book Quotes
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme from That Artsy Reader Girl and was originally created by The Broke and the Bookish. This week's theme is Inspirational Book Quotes. Here are some of my favorites: "I don't know what lies around the bend, but I'm going to believe that the best does." - L.M. Montgomery,… Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: Inspirational Book Quotes
April Wrap-Up
April is officially coming to an end. I have to say, this month has passed quicker than I thought it would. I managed to complete everything on my TBR this month, along with adding two extra book that I devoured the last weekend of April. My TBR consisted of the following books, the reviews of… Continue reading April Wrap-Up
