This title is a bit misleading. I’m not planning to list every single book I read in the previous 30 years of my life. Quite frankly, I don’t even think I could! As an avid bookworm since I can remember, the number of books I’ve read (and reread) up until this point in my life…
In which I discuss how my reading goals worked out last year and what I have planned for 2018. Spoiler alert: say goodbye to my TBR! There are many arguments for and against the idea of setting resolutions at the outset of a new year. The change of the year serves as a convenient marker.…
Can books become true friends of ours? One Ravenclaw attempts to defend her BFFs. Several weeks ago, I was engaged in a Wizarding World Book Club discussion on Twitter (@wwbookclub) about the following quote from Hermione, in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, about the importance of friendship. (For more on the Wizarding World Book Club…
By now you’ve probably become familiar with the Danish term “hygge.” In short, it is a way to name a moment that is cozy, warm and content. During the fall and winter months, hygge almost comes naturally. I live in a place that gets cold and snowy in the winter. We spend a lot of…
Recently, I talked to you about how literary ambient sounds can be a real spoonful of sugar, so to speak, when it comes to dealing with the tedium of reality. Not to mention, they can really do something special for a reading session! Find the original post here: Literary Ambient Noises Will Make Your Life More…
You’re probably familiar with videos or audio tracks of soothing nature sounds. Ocean waves. Soft rain. Whale sounds, and the like. These are great for relaxation, studying or to help you get to sleep. Anytime you need a little background noise, really. I’m here to introduce you to my favorite ambient videos on YouTube. And you…
I first talked about wanting to keep a reading journal in a post about my 2017 reading goals. I’m here now about 3 months later to update you on how that has been going and to allow you a peek inside my journal in the hopes it gets you inspired to start one of your…
Announcement time! This April, join me in participating in Cask & Quill’s Literary Life Challenge! 30 days of bookish activities lay before you. Can you make it to the end? The goal of this challenge is to show how easy it can be to add a touch of literary magic to each day! Keep reading for…
Sometimes you need a little break from reading, but you still want to immerse yourself in the worlds of your favorite characters. If you’re like me, when you pull up Netflix your mind blanks and you might spend an hour sifting through options listlessly until finally settling on something. The list below contains adaptations of books or…
Don’t be ashamed. We’ve all been there. A reading slump can last days, weeks, months and even YEARS. You’re just NOT in the mood to read. Maybe you’ve even tried picking up a book or two, but you just can’t commit to it. Perhaps a million different interests are calling to you instead. Maybe you’re…
Last week we talked about how setting reading goals can help you to read more. If you’re convinced and ready to give it a try, I’m going to share my method with you! I’ve begun using the website and app called Trello to plan my reading as well as other things in life. Trello is a very simple tool…
