I don't know what it is about the start of November but I feel totally invigorated! Perhaps it is just the magic of "the first" or because NaNoWriMo has me sitting in front of my computer more frequently but I have been reading and posting. I mean, I haven't been reviewing quite on schedule like I… Continue reading WWW Wednesday: November 7, 2019
NonFiction November: Week 2
It's Week Two of NonFiction November. This week the prompt is to pair up a nonfiction book with a fiction title a la, "if you like this, you might enjoy that." This week is hosted by Sarah @ Sarah’s Book Shelves and is always one of my favorite weeks to peek around. Some of the participants come up… Continue reading NonFiction November: Week 2
The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin
Gretchen Rubin is the New York Times Bestselling Author of The Happiness Project. She is well regarded in the self-help circles for inspiring people to become happier and healthier through a change in mind-set and by forming positive habits. She has excellent ideas about time management and it is clear that she is hard working and… Continue reading The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin
The Forking Trolley, An Ethical Journey to The Good Place by James M. Russell
I have been enjoying the popular television show, The Good Place, for several seasons now. When I saw the book The Forking Trolley, an Ethical Journey to the Good Place by James M. Russel, I had to pick it up. If a book made into a movie is good, how good would a book based on… Continue reading The Forking Trolley, An Ethical Journey to The Good Place by James M. Russell
NonFiction November 2019: My TBR
2018's NonFiction November vastly altered the way I think about nonfiction. I have always loved learning. Always. But, prior to last year, nonfiction wasn't something I thought of as an escape from reality. Now, nonfiction falls squarely in the "get to" pile of reading rather than the "should." Just take a look at the fabulous… Continue reading NonFiction November 2019: My TBR
NonFiction November: Week 1
It has begun! NonFiction November is finally here. I am so excited! Week 1: (Oct. 28 to Nov. 1) – Your Year in Nonfiction (Julie @ Julz Reads): Take a look back at your year of nonfiction and reflect on the following questions – What was your favorite nonfiction read of the year? Do you have… Continue reading NonFiction November: Week 1
NonFiction November 2019
Happy November! I hope everyone is coming down off their Halloween sugar-high and feeling grateful that it is a new month. Last year I participated in NonFiction November. It changed the way I think about, shop for, and read nonfiction. I have been looking forward to this month all year! If you have even a speck… Continue reading NonFiction November 2019
Frighteningly Good Reads 2019 Wrap Up
Whew! As usual, my lofty plans for this month went....sideways. I pictured myself blogging nearly everyday and interacting with other bloggers and, and, and.... it didn't happen. I do not know how people sustain the energy for hosting these huge thematic readathons but, bless them! What Did I Read This Month? I started out by… Continue reading Frighteningly Good Reads 2019 Wrap Up
WWW Wednesday: October 30, 2019
Well, another week, another lull in posting. But....this week I have been reading my little heart out! Thanks as always to Sam at Taking on a World of Words for hosting the meme that keeps me organized and brings me back time and time again! What Did I Recently Finish Reading? Whew!! Thanks to my… Continue reading WWW Wednesday: October 30, 2019
WWW Wednesday: October 23, 2019
Well, another week has gone by and I haven't posted anything to my blog since the last WWW. But, at least this week, I HAVE been reading. Yahoo! Thanks to Sam @ Taking on a World of Words for hosting my favorite meme and to everyone who participates because WWW always brings me back! What… Continue reading WWW Wednesday: October 23, 2019