Let’s bring the year to a close the same way I have for a few years now – with books! I keep a list of all books read in GoodReads. This year I set a target of 52…one a week. I have smashed that goal to pieces. I’ve read 89 books this year! (Which means…
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How I Read Books
A friend asked for book recommendations recently, which got me thinking about how I read. I read fast, skip stuff, escape, and let my imagination soar. I Read Fast I read fast. I can finish a short book under 300 pages in twenty-four hours or less. I gobble books. I inhale books. I run through…
The Books of 2023
Let’s bring 2023 to a close the same way we started: with books, of course. I love giving and receiving books for Christmas, so here is a round up of all the books I’ve read this year – and a few other suggestions, too. I used Bookshop.org a lot this year for purchasing books. I…
The Raven Café in Port Huron
The last weekend in September, I stayed overnight at the Hampton Inn in Port Huron, Michigan. The next morning, I had breakfast at The Raven Café in Port Huron, and you should, too. I’d heard about The Raven Café in Port Huron, but hadn’t managed to make a trip in this general direction in years….
The Ultimate List of Goodreads Alternatives For 2023
When I introduced everyone to Bookshop in January, I was also learning about some alternatives to using Goodreads to track books for the year. I found a lot of alternatives and have tried a few; here is my takeaway. What Is Goodreads? Goodreads is arguably the world’s largest site “for readers and book recommendations.” It’s…
Year In Books 2023
One of my missions this year revolves around writing. And writing means books: writing the second draft of a book plus sharing the books I read through the year. Yes, I’ve done the whole Good Reads annual reading challenges and I’ve shared Amazon links…but I felt something was missing from those. Bookshop.org And then I…
Reading Soothes My Soul (February 2019)
Here we are in February and I’m still reading. Over the holidays, I saved a few books from my sister’s house. She was going to donate the books; instead, they came home with me and will visit my friends – and then probably be donated. Full disclosure: I am an Amazon Affiliate. If you click…
Books for Christmas 2018
Essentially, this is a round up of all of the books I’ve read this year in one place. Think of it as a yearly review and as a way to figure out what books to give for Christmas. For even more book ideas for Christmas, check out the roundup of all of the books from…