The challenge is complete! 50 books. 50 different prompts. 50 chances to read something new. I had such a wonderful time completing the 2022 Book Challenge. I was inspired, I was challenged, and I read some books I probably wouldn't have picked up otherwise. So let's get down to the recap of what I read!... Continue Reading →
Well, readers, it looks like I've finished the 2022 Reading Challenge a bit before 2022 has finished. Oops. I got a bit carried away reading books to finish the challenge and spent the first 4 months reading nothing BUT books for the challenge. Then in May and June, I sprinkled in a few extra books... Continue Reading →
“It's like everyone tells a story about themselves inside their own head. Always. All the time. That story makes you what you are. We build ourselves out of that story.” “Lovely as the moon: not flawless, perhaps, but perfect.” “More books than I could read? Somehow I doubted that.” "You have to be a bit... Continue Reading →
Summer is here and hopefully, we all have more time to read! Jump into this Summer Reading Challenge to mix up your book choices. Find inspiration in this list of 6 challenges. Pick 1 book for each challenge item and read all 6 books by the end of summer. When you succeed, you'll have taught... Continue Reading →
"In three words I can sum up everything I've ever learned about life: it goes on."Robert Frost "If I were a tree, I would have no reason to love a human."Maggie Stiefvater, The Raven Boys "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant."Robert Louis Stevenson "You will... Continue Reading →
What a month May has been! A plethora of Little Free Libraries, a new public library, a local used book store, a bookshop/cafe, and overall more books than I could possibly read! I am beyond grateful for the enormous amount of books that I have access to on a daily basis. This has inspired me... Continue Reading →
My local public library has a bookshop in the basement. They sell donated books, slightly damaged books, and duplicate copies the library no longer needs on its shelves. Today was my lucky day. They already sell books for about 2 or 3 dollars a piece (excellent prices!), but today they were offering a BAG of... Continue Reading →
What could be better than a bookstore you ask? How about a bookstore with a coffee shop and cafe during the day and a bar at night? Welcome to The Literary I had the wonderful pleasure of dining and shopping at The Literary book bar this past weekend. It was a chilly, rainy day and... Continue Reading →
Need a new minimalist hobby to keep you busy this summer? Want to find an activity that doesn't break the bank or clutter your home? Minimalist hobbies might be right for you! Minimalism comes in many forms, but essentially it means simplifying life and using only what is needed and loved. It can be frugal,... Continue Reading →
What 8 things do all book bloggers need? Book blogging is a small niche of the ever-growing blogging world. There aren't many of us compared to bloggers who focus on travel or finance or food. But like most other blogs, book bloggers need a few key things to get started. Once you have these 8... Continue Reading →
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