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The Delicate Art of Judging a Book by its Cover

When was the last time you bought a book just because you liked the cover? My answer to that question is often, ‘…the last time I bought a book’. The appearance of a book might be far from the only reason you might pick it up—think recommendations, the newest book from your favourite author, aContinue reading “The Delicate Art of Judging a Book by its Cover”

The Confessions of a Serial Book Buyer: The Sequel

As it appears, I have been unable to cure my addiction to the purchasing of books. Foolishly, I believed that leaning into using my Kindle would lessen my desire to buy pretty books, or at the least introduce a new way of managing it. I could not have been more wrong.

My 2022 Reading Journal (+ Downloadable PDFs)

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)”

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 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”

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’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)”