It’s been a while since we’ve talked books. That’s probably because my reading has slowed way down (I read 32 books in 2020 and just 8 so far this year). I have some ideas about why (social media being a big reason) but I’m not stressing out about it too much and just letting things…
Books & Reading
Five Great Kindle Book Deals
I’m a big Kindle fan; it’s my favorite way of reading. I love how lightweight they are, how easy they are to prop up for hands-free reading, and how I can read in bed at night without having to have a light on. (I have an old version of the Paperwhite, by the way.) Another…
5 Reasons I Love Being a Book of the Month Subscriber
Last May I became a Book of the Month subscriber not knowing at all how I would like it, so I couldn’t be more surprised that nine months in, I not only like it, I find it has added a lot to my reading life. Since we talk about books and reading a lot on…
What My Small Book Club is Reading This Year
I am a member of two book clubs. The larger one has 13 members and we’ve been meeting monthly for 15+ years, which is amazing to me. I wrote about us here. The other book club began very informally when four of us friends met a few years back to discuss Gretchen Rubin’s The Four…
My Favorite Books of 2020
At the beginning of 2019 I set a goal to read more. Specifically, I set out to read 24-30 books (I ended up at 25). I renewed the resolution at the beginning of 2020 and I’m working on book #32 this week. I am surprised by that number. It doesn’t feel like I read that…
October Book Report
Hello! Another two months have passed (somehow I missed a month) and, as I often do, I’m following the lead of Modern Mrs. Darcy and sharing quick reviews of what I’ve been reading. A word about these reviews: I generally don’t finish books I don’t like so if a book makes this report I was at least…
August Book Report: Quick Reviews of What I’ve Been Reading
Hello! Another month has passed and, as I often do, I’m following the lead of Modern Mrs. Darcy and sharing quick reviews of what I’ve been reading. A word about these reviews: I generally don’t finish books I don’t like so if a book makes this report I was at least interested enough to read to the…
July Book Report: Quick Reviews of What I’ve Been Reading
Hello! Another month has passed and, as I often do, I’m following the lead of Modern Mrs. Darcy and sharing quick reviews of what I’ve been reading. A word about these reviews: I generally don’t finish books I don’t like so if a book makes this report I was at least interested enough to read to…
June Book Report: Quick Reviews of What I’ve Been Reading
Hello! It’s mid-month, a time I often like to follow the lead of Modern Mrs. Darcy and share quick reviews of what I’ve been reading. A word about these reviews: I generally don’t finish books I don’t like so if a book makes this report I was at least interested enough to read to the end….
Book Report: Quick Reviews of What I’ve Been Reading
How has your reading life been lately? I’ve heard from some people who are using the extra time at home to read more, and others who are finding it hard to concentrate. I’ve actually found books to be a much-needed distraction right now. I’ve been reading books, reading about books, buying books, and basically doing…
