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my 2024 reading unwrapped
2024. A wild ride of less in quantifiable reading but more in appreciation of the time dedicated to reading.I read 50 books this year, not meeting my normal personal goal of surpassing the former year’s number of books read. But, I still read most days and I think with the major changes to my lifestyle,…
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tbr stack from a wholesale lot
Only two of these books were on my radar before. And the rest of them? They just looked too interesting to sell before diving into them myself. Even if that means they’ll sit in the house for at least a year before I crack them open. I found such interesting books at my favorite bookstore…
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a late november wrap-up
I had no new favorite books this past November. It seems unfortunate that I am not reading anywhere near what I was this time last year, or even at the beginning of this year. But I guess I need to remember that my priorities have changed and being a mom and taking care of our…
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October Wrap-up
📚October Wrap-up📚 A small amount of reading, but what a great time I had in that small amount of time. The fiction I indulged in this month was chosen from what I had at home as I probably won’t have much time to go to my library until the spring. Or the memory to return…
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goodbye, september reading
📚September Wrap-up📚 What happens to us on earth is lost in the endless shine of eternity. – A Diamond Guitar, Truman Capote My 3 stars of the month The best of what I read this month Baby books Currently reading I made the attempt to finish Breakfast at Tiffany’s for the month of September, but…
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my current read
It may be that after Sula, God Help the Child will continue to be my favorite Toni Morrison book. The story just seems so choppy to me and a few times I’ve found that I can’t keep track of the bouncing back and forth between Eva, Hannah, and Sula. Very little thoughts on this one…
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upcoming nonfiction plans
✨️Nonfiction✨️ that I’ve been thinking of reading After Hypnobirthing by Siobhan Miller, I’m going to somehow try to get these books done this month and next. Here’s a nonalcoholic cheers to animals, focused reading and learning, and selling some books. 🥂
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august wrap-up
📚August Wrap-up📚 Slowly but steadily, I am increasing the amount of books and number of pages that I’m ready per month. The second trimester of my first pregnancy isn’t kicking my ass as much as the first did, although I am still pretty busy with my farm animals. So, more books than May and June but…
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