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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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: 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 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 →
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 →
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 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 →
