This year was a really good reading year for me. I read 50 books, which is more than I’m usually able to read in a year, I average around 30 books, and quite a few were surprisingly good. First Book I Read I like to start the new year off with a book that I … More My Favorite Reads of 2025: 10 Surprisingly Good Books
I don’t know about you, but after the holidays winter seems to drag on and on forever. November is quite lovely, with the changing leaves and fall foods (hello pumpkin pie!), and things are festive and fun throughout December. I find this time of year quite delightful, but I really struggle to enjoy the later … More How to Winter: Reading Kari Leibowitz so I can Find Joy in Dark Days
It’s Christmas Eve. I’ve wrapped up my work day, (yes, I worked today) and it’s quiet here at home. I’m waiting for my husband to get home (yup, he had to work too) before starting the holiday celebration. Our festivities will be low key, just sharing cookies, wine, and good conversation with a few friends. … More Looking Back on A Year of Reading in 2024
I recently shared I’m in a bit of a reading slump. I’m having a hard time focusing and that’s keeping me from getting into a book. This happens from time to time, usually when I’m too busy for my own good (i.e. stressed), or more tired than usual (oh, that sounds like stress too), or … More Reading Other Readers’ Book Blogs
I’ve been in a bit of a reading slump lately. Since my vacation (which was a month ago already!) I haven’t found a book that I’ve enjoyed. I’ve read and listened to a couple of mediocre books, plus I poked around in a few other books but didn’t finish them. I haven’t even updated GoodReads, … More Experiencing a Reading Slump
I’m interested in people. I love listening to people’s stories. I enjoy hearing folks talk about their life experiences and I’m especially curious about others career paths. It’s no surprise that I enjoy reading memoirs. Unlike autobiographies, which have always seemed a bit dry and too detail-driven to me, memoirs are more personal, more intimate. … More Mixed Feelings on 3 Memoirs I Read This Summer
This is the first in an occasional series about my 2022 reading project on loneliness. Reading Project on Loneliness I often have some sort of reading project going. I like projects and having a reading project gives me a way to challenge myself. This year one of my two reading projects is to read about … More Reading Project: Loneliness
Though I spent the majority of my time at home 2020 wasn’t the best reading year for me. Not surprisingly, I found it harder to concentrate on reading and I spent more time than is usual for me watching TV (news, way too much news, plus lots of movies). Since I’ve been working from home … More Review of My Year in Reading for 2020
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