This month's reading plan was called "Notes on the Law" and was chosen specifically because I had far too many neglected books on Law and Note taking on my TBR shelf. Additionally, this year I plan to read 12 works of Shakespeare. NOTES ON THE LAW A New Lease on Death by Olivia Blacke was... Continue Reading →
2024 Reading Wrap Up
This was a wonderful year of reading. I set my reading goal at the typical 100 and managed to read 115. Much credit should be given to having 8 weeks off to heal from different surgeries. When you don't have to work you have a lot of time to read. MY 2024 READING PLAN -... Continue Reading →
December Reading Wrap Up
My chosen theme for December 2024 was "Season's Greetings" and I determined that the best way to ring in the season was to clear off my TBR shelf to make room for the many (many) books I asked for as Christmas gifts. I had the best reading month all year! SEASON'S GREETINGS BOOKS (BOOKS FROM... Continue Reading →
NonFiction November Week 5: Books I discovered
Sigh, another year of NonFiction November has come to an end. The upside of the end of NFN is the number of beautiful new nonfiction books I have to read. This year, I kept to my promise of not just adding every single thing that looked good (like I usually do). That way leads to... Continue Reading →
NonFiction November Week 3: Pairings
THE PROMPT Week 3 (11/11-11/15) Book Pairings:ย This week, pair up a nonfiction book with a fiction title (or whatever you want to pair up). Maybe itโs a historical novel and the real history in a nonfiction version, or a memoir and a novel, or a fiction book youโve read and you would like recommendations for... Continue Reading →
October Reading Wrap Up – Frighteningly Good Reads 2024
This post is long overdue - I got distracted by NonFiction November. I look forward all year to October for the fun spooky reading that abounds at that time. While my reading tends to be fairly tame, if you are looking for scarier fare check out Ryan at Muse With Me who, as always, has... Continue Reading →
NonFiction November Week 2: Choosing NonFiction
It is time for NonFiction November Week 2! This week is hosted by Frances from Volatile Ruin. After reading Frances' post about the privilege of reading, I am struck by how readily available information is to me and how this can change the course of my life. Make sure and head over to read her... Continue Reading →
NonFiction November Week One
Am I posting this a day late? Yes. But better late than miss out on the best reading month of the year - NonFiction November! THE HOSTS Liz, who blogs atย Adventures in reading, running and working from home, is one of my go-to blogs for finding a new book to read. Liz is also one... Continue Reading →
September Reading Wrap Up
I finally got my wish and the weather here broke by the end of the month. There was even a rainy day that I spent inside snuggled up while reading. I know that I would struggle to live somewhere without seasons and by the end of February I will tire of reading inside. Right now... Continue Reading →
May Reading Wrap Up
This month's theme (which I altered because I am a grown up and can choose my own adventures) - Books on My Shelf. It was like a little party everyday! This monthly reading plan is doing great things to keep me organized but having a month to just mood read what I already owned (and... Continue Reading →
