As the end of the year approaches, I’m increasingly conscious of how far I am from meeting my goal of reading 50 books this year. I have so many books I’m excited to read, yet I’ve been plodding along, taking forever to finish anything. Since I’m reading three books right now, I only have myself to blame. I’d probably have finished at least one if I could stick to it. Once they’re all finished, however, I’ll have time to read more and can inch closer to my goal.
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What I’ve Been Reading Lately
Thanks to my TBR jar, I managed to read a couple of books that have been sitting on my Kindle for far too long, which I enjoyed so much that it inspired me to read another, and then another.
Monthly Wrap-Up – July 2023: Endless Pages
This month I ended up running out of steam with my last book, despite starting off the month reading at a good pace, so ended on my classic number of three books for July. It was a real mixed bag full of highs and lows even with so few books read, but here are the books I read in July.
Books on My TBR I’m Looking Forward to Reading
Occasionally I start getting a little bit too into buying new books instead of reading something from the endless to-be-read pile on my shelf. When that happens, it’s a great time for me to go through my books and remind myself of why I bought them in the first place. So, here are 8 books on my TBR that I’m looking forward to reading.
Monthly Wrap-Up – March 2023: Adventuring into my Discomfort Zone
March was another great month of reading for me. Once again, what I lacked in the volume of books I read was made up for by their quality. I read four books this month, one of which I have chosen not to include in the wrap-up, but I promise I read it and that it was amazing! It was a month of stepping outside of my comfort zone and dipping into some good recommendations, and thankfully I was not left disappointed.
Why I’m Banning Myself from Buying Books
Adding books to my TBR feels good, but it doesn’t feel as good when they’re still there two years later wondering if I’ve lost interest. What always shocks me is that it’s the books I want to read the most that I end up putting off for the longest. Why? I’m not too sure, but I think it comes down to the fact that the more I want to like something, the more afraid I am of being left disappointed.
My 2023 Reading Journal (+PDF Downloads)
Another year, another reading journal. They’re my second favourite part of reading, just behind the reading itself. Last year, I thoroughly enjoyed using my reading journal. There was no doubt in my mind that I would continue to do so, but for the first time in years, I purchased a new notebook to house myContinue reading “My 2023 Reading Journal (+PDF Downloads)”
Monthly Wrap-Up – September 2022: I Read a Lot for Once
Looking back on it, September seemed to go really quickly, even though the last couple of weeks have dragged for me. After a *minor* surgery, there was nothing I could really do but read, and so I got through an unusual amount of books this month. Last month, I read just two books, so it shows that I had a lot more time on my hands, because I managed to read double that.
How to Use Book Brackets – Two Ways (Free Downloadable PDF!)
Sometimes, making decisions about books can become overwhelming, but only when we let them. When there are too many books you could read next or so many books you could pick as your favourite, you may want a little bit of help deciding. That’s where book brackets come into play. In the past, I’ve justContinue reading “How to Use Book Brackets – Two Ways (Free Downloadable PDF!)”
5 Books I’m not Currently Reading but Should Be
Sometimes, wanting to read a book is not enough to get me to read it. In fact, that desire does the exact opposite. The higher my expectations for something, the less likely I am to bite the bullet and read it in fear of being disappointed. Writing about the things I’m struggling with usually helpsContinue reading “5 Books I’m not Currently Reading but Should Be”
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