There are a lot of memes - especially in my bookish world - about people who just can’t stop buying books. There’s the one of the chalkboard flow chart that asks, “Should you buy a book today?” where all roads lead to, “Yes, buy a book.” I have friends who talk about their shelves full … Continue reading I Don’t Buy Books
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Hobbies
I am fascinated by how people spend their time. It’s a common enough question to ask someone, “What do you do for fun?” but I want to know what people do for not fun. I want to know what people do at 7pm on a Tuesday evening after day’s work. I suppose what I'm saying … Continue reading Hobbies
2018 – It’s gonna be great
It's nearly mid-January so I thought it was time I got around to my annual Resolutions post. First, a look back. In 2017, among other things, I... Found a puppy and accidentally fostered him for a whole year. Who wants him? Moved to a new house that I love and adore. Worked three very different … Continue reading 2018 – It’s gonna be great
2017 Book Round Up
2017 was another great year for books! I met my goal of reading 100 books and have enjoyed looking back over those hundy the past couple of days. Some quick stats: Books: 100 Pages: 33,592 Average Pages Per Day: 92 Average Rating: 4 stars Repeat Authors: Erika Johansen, Gillian Flynn, JK Rowling, Jacqueline Woodson, Kierra … Continue reading 2017 Book Round Up
2017 Goals
This morning I knocked over my mop bucket, spilling dirty water all over the living room. Then I realized that my stove isn't broken like I thought it was for the past week, but that the gas line just wasn't opened all the way. New year, same me. But also, new year, new goals! Well, … Continue reading 2017 Goals
Books of 2016 Superlatives
I wasn't super popular in high school, but I think most people knew who I was. And most people who knew me told me all the time how beautiful my eyes were. At that time I was wearing contacts and everyone would always ask if they were color contacts (they weren't) and would tell their … Continue reading Books of 2016 Superlatives
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This group had a lot of similar pairs so I'm going to do some head-to-heads and let you know which ones were my favorites. HISTORICAL FICTION I love historical fiction. Historical fiction is my jam. These two great pieces of historical fiction to read. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann … Continue reading 71-80 of 100
