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A Lit Life

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Hummingbird, Magical Bookshops & Podcasts

September 30, 2022 in Literate Love
It may have been a rainy week outside, but it was a magical week inside. I read three books that went straight to my heart, immersed myself in a new learning experience and have started online holiday shopping.  How could things be any...
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The Latecomer, Holiday Notebooks & Protein

September 23, 2022 in Literate Love
It was a cold and rainy week here in upstate New York, but I admit, I love this weather. Out come the sweaters, fuzzy socks and hopefully, a fire in the fireplace very soon.  This week, I started something that might surprise you: my holiday notebook! Yes, I have a holiday...
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Cutie Grackle, Revenge Writing & Bookplates

September 16, 2022 in Literate Love
Time felt different this week. Whenever I’d look at a clock, I’d be shocked at how little time had passed. When I’d wake up in the middle of the night, I’d be shocked that only 15 minutes had passed since the last time I checked. Why is that?! Regardless, the time...
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Iveliz Explains It All, Piercings & Preserving Writing

September 9, 2022 in Literate Love
Well, we are officially in back-to-school season and New York must have known it because we’ve shifted into early Fall weather with cooler temperatures and rainy days. It feels good to be back in a rhythm and dig out the fleece-lined slippers and blankets! This week, I’ve got two books to...
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In Five Years, Social Media & Eggplant Parm

September 2, 2022 in Literate Love
I love weeks that feel like they’re going according to plan, don’t you?! I found extra time to read, was gifted a book that set my notebook on fire, found a new purpose for social media and even managed to cook a new dish for dinner, too. And it actually tasted...
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The List That Changed My Life, Book Journals & Book Trails

August 26, 2022 in Literate Love
Summer is coming to an end. In my house, we are enjoying the last two weeks before school begins, but are preparing for the new year: shopping for new clothes and shoes, cleaning up our room and donating clothes, wrapping up summer reading and more. I love Fall and I love...
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Book Lovers, Uncommon Goods & Time Anxiety

August 19, 2022 in Literate Love
I head into my Fall semester next week, so I tried to fill this week with as much relaxation as I could. Think reading, school shopping, baking cookies, longer walks and later nights. This week, I have two books to share, a powerful writing prompt, some fun classes you need to...
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Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet, Joining & Cookies

August 12, 2022 in Literate Love
It was a big week! My oldest and I went to his college preview day, my youngest (by 12 minutes!) got his braces off and my daughter started playing a new sport: tennis! Plus, we went to a Mets game, too! This week, I’ve got two books to share, a question...
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Thirst, Zooming In & Slithering

August 5, 2022 in Literate Love
My morning routine was back on track and that meant my reading and writing life was back on track, too. This week, I’m sharing my sneaky reading life, an AMAZING 1-minute video that will spark your writing, more research on the power of bibliotherapy and lots of links to love, too....
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Where the Children Take Us, Morning Routines & Patreon

July 29, 2022 in Literate Love
I learned a very important life lesson this week: YOUR MORNING ROUTINE MATTERS. A lot.  I abandoned it this week because I had such a busy week at work and it completely backfired. The morning routine truly is that important.  Find out why inside today’s post and grab a fun summer...
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Here’s my first donation basket for the season! Here’s my first donation basket for the season! 

This one is for the Wiawaka Center for Women in Lake George where I host my summer retreats. It’s such an incredible place to unwind and find yourself again!

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I believe books are medicine and I've teamed up wi I believe books are medicine and I've teamed up with @Holstee to explore how reading can make us feel better and make life better throughout each season of life.

Join us on September 15 at 2pm EST on Zoom to learn more!

Together we'll explore what happens to our bodies and minds when we read, how to find the right book in a hard season, and how to build your own book apothecary, a small collection you can reach for when you need it.

Whether you're a lifelong reader or someone whose reading life has gone quiet, you'll leave with a practice you can start the same night.

This special event is free and open to all.

Plus, there's a giveaway! RSVP and join us live for a chance to win a Holstee journal, winner's choice of The Daily Flourish or Reflect & Reset. You must be on the live call to win.

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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 Greg Howard about his newest book: THE TRAVELERS.

This middle grade novel blends mystery and a touch of time travel into a story about grief, friendship and the enduring bonds between generations. I hugged it when I was done reading it and the messages will stay with me for a long time.

Come listen as we talk about the personal connections Greg has to the story, the importance of writing real books with real issues for children, the important role the library plays in the book and why ALL readers need this book, even adult readers reading to their inner child. It’s that special.

https://kidlitlove.substack.com/p/e244-mystery-and-time-travel-the?r=azy11&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
Books make Mondays better! This week, I'm reading Books make Mondays better!

This week, I'm reading THE MEMORY LIBRARY by Kate Storey.

The book stole my heart in the opening pages where readers experience the connection between mother and daughter as they explore the world of books together. 

Here's the publisher's summary:

For forty-two years, Sally Harrison has been building a library. Each year, on her daughter’s birthday, she adds a new book to her shelves – with a note in the front dedicated to her own greatest work.

But Ella – Sally’s only child – fled to Australia twenty-one years ago after a heated exchange, and never looked back. And though Sally still dutifully adds a new paperback to the shelves every time the clock strikes midnight on July 11th, her hopes of her daughter ever thumbing through the pages are starting to dwindle.

Then disaster strikes and Ella is forced to return to the home she once knew. She is soon to discover that when one chapter ends, another will soon follow. All you have to do is turn the page…

Incredible, right?!

What books are making your Monday better?

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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 Cheryl Lawton Malone about her newest picture book: LITTLE KIT’S WISH.

This beautiful picture book is about Little Kit’s first blue moon and the first wish that comes along with it. Beyond that, it’s a story about going still to find your heart’s desire from within, making it perfect for readers of all ages.

Come listen as we talk about the inspiration behind the book from almost 16 years ago, the nature-inspired themes found throughout the pages and the conversations Cheryl hopes caregivers and readers have about their own hopes, dreams and wishes.

https://kidlitlove.substack.com/p/e243-finding-your-hearts-desire-little?r=azy11&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m ta On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Keith Negley about his newest picture book: THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO BEING A WIZARD.

This delightful picture book is the first in a new series focused on silly how-to themes. It enchants readers with a step-by-step guide to being a wizard and teaches readers about perseverance, too. Just wait until you get lost in these illustrations!

Come listen as we talk about the parenting spark that launched Keith into the world of picture books, the humor found on the pages that will not only appeal to young readers, but their caregivers too, and his hopes for inviting readers into a shared reading experience that will be remembered and enjoyed.

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