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A Lit Life

Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness

Joyful Journaling with Becca Rae Eagle

October 10, 2023 in Notebooks & Writing, Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
I love meeting people who embody the kind of life I want to live and have mastered the habits and mindsets that I’m trying to grow.  Today’s guest is my ultimate guide for bringing joyful, mindful journaling into my daily life. Becca Rae...
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Books That Feel Like Therapy

October 3, 2023 in Bibliotherapy, Books & Reading, Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
Today, I am sharing three books that blur the boundaries of bibliotherapy in different ways. In fact, I think this blur might be one of my new favorite genres. One book is a bestseller, one is brand new and one is yet-to-be-published, but should be in your pre-order cart.  Come listen...
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Literate Love for September 2023

September 30, 2023 in Literate Love, Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
Every month, I share a little bit of literate love: what I’ve been reading, writing, learning and loving all month long in hopes that it inspires the same for you.  Today, I’m sharing four incredible books you haven’t heard about yet on the podcast, a bookish prompt for your notebook, LOTS...
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Restorative Reading & Writing

September 26, 2023 in Books & Reading, Life & Living, Notebooks & Writing, Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
Books and notebooks have always been a large part of my life, but their role has shifted and changed over time.  Today, I talk about where I’ve been, where I am now and how I’ve been using reading and writing to make life better.  Come listen as I explore restorative reading...
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The Power & Pleasure of Planning

September 19, 2023 in Life & Living, Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
When I first started this podcast, I made a wish list of guests to invite on the podcast and today, I am thrilled to share that one of my wishes came true. =) Today, I am talking with Sarah Hart-Unger of Best Laid Plans. This is one of my FAVORITE podcasts...
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Books That Spark Wild Curiosity with Elora Maxwell

September 12, 2023 in Books & Reading, Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
Recently, I read a historical fiction novel that sparked my interest in a historical event in a way that no other book has done: The Shore of Forever by Elora Maxwell. This book was completely captivating. It was focused on a fascinating period of history and told the story of three...
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Three Books with Back to School Vibes

September 5, 2023 in Books & Reading, Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
Here in the United States, we’ve just observed Labor Day. That means back to school, cooler weather and my favorite pumpkin flavors.  Today, I’m sharing three books with back-to-school vibes: two fiction novels set squarely in academia and one memoir with strong threads of school excellence throughout.  Here are the books...
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Summer Literate Love

August 31, 2023 in Literate Love, Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
Every month (almost!) I share a little bit of literate love: what I’ve been reading, writing, learning and loving all month long. Today, I’m sharing the summer edition of my monthly recap. I’ve got four great books to share, some fun writing experiences, a cookie recreation I am proud of and...
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Journaling in The Secret Garden with Keri Wilt

August 29, 2023 in Books & Reading, Life & Living, Notebooks & Writing, Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
There are many iconic books that we tuck into our reading hearts and one of those books for me is The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett.  Originally published in 1911, this book still captivates the minds and hearts of many readers and I’d argue the lessons inside are even more...
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Fairy Tales as Life Coaching with Donna Fields

August 22, 2023 in Books & Reading, Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
There’s one genre that I have not read in my adult reading life for a VERY long time…and I know because I keep meticulous track of the books I read: fairy tales.  That all changes starting now! Today, I’m talking with Donna Fields. She has spent years studying fairy tales and...
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On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m ta On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Dr. Lynette Fraga, the CEO of Reach Out & Read, a nonprofit organization that promotes reading by working directly with pediatric care providers to share the lifelong benefits that result from families reading aloud to their children every day.

Come listen as we talk about the important mission behind Reach Out and Read’s work, the incredible impact it has on millions of children and their families, the layers of benefits and the ripple effect felt for years to come and the ways you can get involved and support this important organization.

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On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing f On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I’m chatting with Nikki Russell, the illustrator behind the NY Times Best-selling series DORK DIARIES, about her innovative journaling notebook: the planary.

Come listen as we explore exactly what a planary is, the way that Nikki approaches her own planary stack, the notebookish bling and tools that make a planary the perfect tool for wellness and much more. You’ll be smiling from ear to ear as you soak up Nikki’s infectious energy and enthusiasm. 

Click on the podcast link in my bio!

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On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m ta On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Jeff Gottesfeld and Matt Tavares about their newest picture book: HONOR FLIGHT.

This stunning picture book honors military veterans and the program that keeps their contributions alive. It’s immersive and emotional and will likely spark you to get involved in the worthy cause.

Come listen as we talk about the inspiration behind HONOR FLIGHT and its previous companion book TWENTY-ONE STEPS: GUARDING THE TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER. We’ll also talk about the very personal connections both Jeff and Matt have to the book and their meaningful hopes for the book that invite each of us to get involved. 

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Books make Mondays better! This week, I’m reading Books make Mondays better!

This week, I’m reading: AUTHENTICALLY, IZZY by Pepper Basham.

It’s the perfect way to kick of my #ReadYourShelves annual Get Lit(erate). tradition for the month of March. Not only was it already on my shelf, but it embraces my BIBLIOPHILIA theme for the month focused on all things books and reading. 

What better way to get through the long month of March?!

Here’s the publisher’s summary:

Izzy Edgewood is a wannabe bookstore owner, quote queen, and Lord of the Rings nerd who has been waiting for Prince Charming to sweep her off her sneakered feet. But it’s hard to meet people when you spend more time with fictional humans than real ones. Which is why her pragmatist cousin Josephine decides to take Izzy’s future into her own meddling hands and create an online dating profile for the hopeful romantic.

To Izzy’s shock (and suspicion), Josie’s plan works. Soon, she’s dialoguing with a Hobbit-loving man named Brodie who lives in a small town an ocean away from her home in the Blue Ridge Mountains. But is their shared love of books, family, and correspondence enough to overcome Izzy’s fear of flying and the literal distance between them? And is a long-distance relationship even worth considering when a local author has been frequenting the library where she works and is proving to be a perfectly fine gentleman?

Yes, it’s an epistolary novel and you’ll want to read the letter to readers on the back.

What books are making your Monday better?

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On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing f On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I’m launching a new segment of the podcast: Build Your Book Apothecary! Join me as I talk all things books with a listener and build a book apothecary that will serve, soothe and nudge.

Come listen as I build a book apothecary with Amy! Amy’s looking to feel more at ease in her life as she figures out how to welcome retirement and a slower pace of living. She loves her family, her home and wants to boost her creativity, too. I’ve got just the stack of books for Amy and bet there are a few that you’ll love, too!

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On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m ta On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Huda Al-Marashi about her newest release: HAIL MARIAM.

This middle grade novel is a heartfelt and humorous interfaith and coming of age story that follows Mariam as he navigates the challenges of being the only Muslim student at her Catholic school. It balances faith, family and friendship and is everything you hope for in a middle grade novel. 

Come listen as we talk about Huda’s personal experiences that connect to the themes of the book, the balancing act the main character faced and the ways she learned and grew throughout the arc of the story and the promise of curiosity and conversation this book will offer readers and those around them. It’s the perfect book for a caregiver-child book club!

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