Last year, I journeyed into the world of reading journals for the first time, and if you needed any indicator of how well it went, here I am again, introducing you to my reading journal for 2022. The journal turned out to be the most effective and enjoyable method for keeping track of my readingContinue reading “My 2022 Reading Journal (+ Downloadable PDFs)”
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Everything Is Fine (a.k.a Happy New Year)
Now that the festive season is over, normality returns with a deluge of reflection and a dash of hope. Part of normality to me is blogging and so I welcome you to the new Read ‘N Riot site, which is arguably a symptom of that New Year Feeling. There’s nothing like something shiny and newContinue reading “Everything Is Fine (a.k.a Happy New Year)”
I’m Writing a Novel
Or at least part of one… I hope. I’m taking part in NaNoWriMo this year. There. I said it. Now it has to be true. If you don’t know what NaNoWriMo is, it’s a non-profit organisation that supports writers and helps them to hone their craft. Each year, they host a challenge to write 50,000Continue reading “I’m Writing a Novel”
I Fall In and Out of Love with Reading and that’s Okay
Dare I say we all like the aesthetic of reading more than the reading itself sometimes? I’ve done it again. I’ve reached a point where I’m asking myself a question that is answered in the asking. Am I reading too much into this? The answer to that question is almost always yes, unless you haveContinue reading “I Fall In and Out of Love with Reading and that’s Okay”
The Keeper of Happy Endings by Barbara Davis – Review
With a blend of magical dress making and historical fiction, Barbara Davis weaves an enchanting tale of both tragic and hopeful discovery. To be honest, I sat down to plan this review and drew a blank. All I could think was, “I loved that”, and sorting my thoughts into coherent sentences seemed impossible, which toContinue reading “The Keeper of Happy Endings by Barbara Davis – Review”
8 Tips to Help You Read Faster
Whether you have a reading list the size of Everest or want to read more books to entertain yourself and enrich your mind, reading faster can be a great skill to have. You can start by training yourself to read more efficiently. You will need to improve both how you read and how often youContinue reading “8 Tips to Help You Read Faster”
Book Shelf or Book Shrine? How I Know when it’s Time to Reorganise my Shelves
What to do when your shelves don’t reflect you anymore. I have mentioned my unhealthy attachment to books before, even suggested that I might be slowly getting over it (it’s wishful thinking, don’t listen to me). Others who love books will understand that I usually care about them more than anyone should care about anContinue reading “Book Shelf or Book Shrine? How I Know when it’s Time to Reorganise my Shelves”
I Think I’ve Fallen in Love With eBooks
About a year ago, I wrote a blog post about how much I wanted to like eBooks but just couldn’t called, ‘The Quest to Fall in Love With eBooks’. The post itself kind of slipped my mind, but after redesigning my blog, I was reminded of the journey I was supposed to actively be onContinue reading “I Think I’ve Fallen in Love With eBooks”
After Alice Fell by Kim Taylor Blakemore Review
This is what happens when a blurb sells you dreams.
I’ve Finally Put Together a Reading Journal (+ 2021 Bookshelf PDF download)
I’ve found a new reading adjacent activity to obsess over and with any luck it will help me to make the most of what I read. I don’t know about you, but I’ve definitely dipped my toe into bullet journaling once or twice. I like to draw and appreciate the organisation bullet journals offer, soContinue reading “I’ve Finally Put Together a Reading Journal (+ 2021 Bookshelf PDF download)”
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