At the end of last year, when I began pondering my One Word for 2020, I never would have predicted what this year would hold; in fact, I don’t think any of us could have envisioned these strange, uncomfortable, and frightening circumstances in which we currently find ourselves. Had I known then what was in… Continue Reading
I’m back today with part three of this month’s quick(ish) book reviews. Let’s dive right in! Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts, by Jennie Allen: I’ve read a lot lately (most notably Don’t Overthink It and Choose Joy) about stopping spiraling thoughts in their tracks. This tells me that 1)… Continue Reading
In a world that feels all sorts of unusual right now, I’m finding comfort in pockets of normalcy. One such pocket is books, and book reviews. Even though my mind has been struggling to focus on books as much as I would like, they’re a habit I refuse to give up. Here is a look… Continue Reading
I’ve been struggling to read lately, which is frustrating because books are usually a great source of comfort and diversion for me. But in the last few weeks my mind has been too overwhelmed by all that is going on in the world to focus on a book. When I do read, the content feels… Continue Reading
One of my favorite aspects of reading is getting to share the reading experience with others, whether that’s in real-life book conversations with bookish friends, or through reading and writing book reviews. In my own home, I have many opportunities to share reading experiences with Charleston, who loves to read just as much as his… Continue Reading
I hope you all are staying healthy and safe in these crazy times we find ourselves in. While it seems trite to move forward with my usual content in these uncertain times, I also know that maintaining as much normalcy as possible will be important for me and for my family in the coming weeks,… Continue Reading
It’s time for our monthly book chat! Today’s assortment is about as diverse as it gets: a graphic novel, YA romance, a book on finance, a mystery, a ghost story, and an essay collection. Let’s get to the reviews! Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and… Continue Reading
For as long as I can remember, my mom has been telling me that I “think too much.” She’s not wrong. When it comes to mental aerobics, I’m an Olympics-caliber athlete with the ability to twist the simplest problem or idea into more knots than a Cirque du Soleil contortionist. At times, this proclivity for… Continue Reading
Back today with round two of this month’s Quick Lit reviews. It’s an eclectic mix of thought-provoking nonfiction, love stories, and mystery. Let’s get right to the reviews! The Bromance Book Club, by Lysa Kay Adams: Major League baseball player Gavin Scott had thought he and Thea, his wife of three years, shared a happy… Continue Reading
I’m finally caught up on sharing book reviews, which means that this round-up is made up of books I read in the past month rather than organized by category. I am excited to share these reviews! The Red Tent, by Anita Diament: For years I’ve seen this book popping up on lists of top book… Continue Reading