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This week was what I call a lull week: the week after my semester ends but before the semester begins. That means I had a bit more flexibility and I spent it well. I created a brand new summer reading guide with 100...
I am a reader. I surround myself with books, make reading a priority throughout my day, and consciously develop reading habits that sustain my reading life. I’m a writer, too. I always have a notebook close by, write on an almost-daily basis and work hard to make writing a priority. And...
You know it’s a good week when you visit a new independent bookstore and leave with a book that’s been on your TBR list for a while AND meet a virtual bookish friend for the first time! My own dreams for my own bookstore (with gluten-free cupcakes!) and is back front...
This week was hopping! It was a busy week at the University again and I spent some time digging into a bit of fun research on social media this week, too. I’ve got three books to share (two are sequels!),a cool notebook trick that acts as powerful therapy and a beautiful...
Are you a mood reader? A seasonal reader? A just because reader? We all have different ways of deciding what to read next and sometimes, the season we are in can give us a clue to what our reading life might need next. This might be a life season, like heading...
Well, we spent another week close to home because of COVID. We watched some Netflix, read some books and baked some cake. This week, I’ve got two books to share: one incredibly intriguing adult realistic fiction and one middle grade compilation of insightful essays about hope. I’ve got a pretty nifty...
Well, it’s April, my family is on Spring break and it SNOWED in New York this week. The whole week was moving at a slower pace, but the snow gave us one more reason to stay in, relax and catch up on needed sleep and rest. A movie or two and...
I’m not sure what happened to this week, but it sure did fly by quickly. I headed back to campus for the first time in two years and so enjoyed the little things: putting professional clothes on again, walking through campus in the mild weather and seeing people I haven’t seen...
