Happy end-of-February! We made it through the shortest month of the year and read some good books along the way. In a mere 28 days, I finished another 6 books for the 2023 Reading Challenge! I was pleased to read one of Neil Gaiman's classics that I regret not reading sooner. I also spent half... Continue Reading →
January 2023 Book Update
A new year, a new book challenge! So many books to choose from and only a year to read them. If you're new to Spine & Leaf Books, be sure to check out the 2023 Book Challenge posted at the end of last year. This year, we'll read 50 books from 50 prompts, like #25:... Continue Reading →
December 2022 Book Update
It's the end of the year and that means this is the last monthly book update for 2022! It has been a wonderful year full of amazing books and I have been so happy to find some new favorite authors. December's book list took me to my goal of reaching 100 books in 2022. I... Continue Reading →
Reading by the Season: Winter
Welcome to a new Spine & Leaf Books segment: Reading by the Season! Four times a year I’ll be releasing a new list of 12 books inspired by the season. Sometimes the setting will take place in a particular month or time of year, other times it’s just a vibe. Some are based on the title... Continue Reading →
November 2022 Book Update
The end of the year is almost here! I'm getting very close to reaching my goal of reading 100 books in 2022. This past month I've been reading more from Fredrik Backman and Sue Grafton who I have previously read this year. I also brought back George R.R. Martin and Vince Flynn/Kyle Mills. So lots... Continue Reading →
2023 Spine & Leaf Books Reading Challenge
Welcome to the Spine & Leaf Books 2023 Book Challenge! How Do I Complete the 2023 Book Challenge? This challenge starts with the phrase 'Read a book...' and then lists 50 different categories or prompts that complete the sentence. Choose 1 book that satisfies each category and cross off the number on the list when... Continue Reading →
September 2022 Book Update
Wow, September has been a busy month... but not for book reading apparently. Oh well. I haven't read too many books this month and none of them were real standouts for being amazing. My favorite was The Atlas Six. I really fell into that one and finished it quickly. Otherwise, I've been in a bit... Continue Reading →
Coming Soon: New Fall Releases 2022
Fall is almost here and so are some great new books! Get ready for these hot new releases coming soon. I've picked a few books that I'm personally looking forward to reading when they come out (ok I might have to wait until Christmas to get to all of them, but I'm still excited). Most... Continue Reading →
July 2022 Book Update
July was a great book month! I had a lot of fun choosing books from my public library. The weather was beautiful and I spent a ton of time reading on my balcony or by the pool. I think I did more hardback books than anything else. There's just something so satisfying about having a... Continue Reading →
2022 Summer Reading Challenge
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 →