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50 Things About Me As A Reader
I love when people share what they love about books, their reading habits, and memories around reading.
Back in 2020, I read a blog post from Modern Mrs Darcy called 100 Things About Me As A Reader. I loved the idea of compiling a list like this, and I asked a friend if she would like to start creating one too. So over the next several months, we jotted down our thoughts on reading.
I had fun capturing my stories about reading and some of my quirks as a reader. Once my list reached 50, it felt like I had a good portrait of who I am as a reader.
I found my list the other day and enjoyed reading through it, and thought it would be fun to polish and update for my blog.
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My First Short Story Has Been Published!
I’m so excited to share that my first short story has just been published!
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Get To Know Me Tag—Writer’s Edition
It’s a new year, so this seems like the perfect time to reintroduce myself here on the blog. Here are some quick facts about me, especially me as a writer!
Welcome to everyone who has started following me recently, and thank you for sticking around all of you who have been with me since this blog launched in 2018. (I can’t believe March will mark this blog’s five year anniversary!)
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Jane Austen Gift Guide
I’m a huge fan of Jane Austen’s books, so I’ve been having so much fun looking up ideas as I was creating this Jane Austen gift guide to share with you!
Whether you’re shopping for an Austen fan, or looking for ideas to add to your own wish list, I hope you enjoy checking out these ideas and find inspiration here!
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Reading List Printables to Keep Track of All Your Books
For everyone who could use help keeping track of books you’re reading, I’ve created reading list printables that will make your reading life more organized.
If you’re like me, you spend a lot of time reading and thinking about books, and it can be a little challenging to keep track of them all. (Books have a known tendency to be a little wild…)
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My Recent Reads – Fairy Tale Edition
I just realized its been over a year since I’ve shared my favorite recent reads with you! To narrow down my picks, I’m excited to share my favorite fairy tales I’ve read so far in 2021.
When it comes to picking books lately, I’m finding myself having trouble concentrating and feeling the weight of decision fatigue. When this happens, I gravitate toward my favorite genre: fantasy.
I keep finding myself coming back to fairy tales or books with elements of fairy tales. I think it’s been a helpful escape with so much going on in the world as well as all the challenges I’m continuing to face with my health. Fairy tale worlds feel both excitingly new and welcomingly familiar.
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My Recent Reads – April 2020 Reading Recommendations
If you’re looking for book recommendations, welcome my fellow bookworms! Now’s the perfect time to get in some reading and discover new books to add to your TBR stack. Here are mini book reviews of some of my favorite recent reads.
This post’s collection includes two of my favorite books I’ve read recently, two that creeped me out more than expected, and two others that I enjoyed for their insightfulness and practicality.
If you’ve been following my blog posts recently, you know how excited I am about spring arriving. I love when the weather starts to get warmer because warm weather helps my health conditions and symptoms ease up a little. It’s been especially nice to get outside while much of the world is staying at home in quarantine.
I’ve been sitting outside, walking around a little bit, and taking photos of flowers that are starting to pop up around the yard. It’s kind of like a treasure hunt, or Easter egg hunt. I kind of feel the same way when I discover a book I love—like I’m the first person to find that particular blossom. So here are the not-so-hidden gems I’m excited about in the literary world. I hope the comfort of curling up with a good book helps you during these crazy times.
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My Reading Goals For 2020
Setting achievable goals has been a helpful tool for me to gain a sense of accomplishment despite chronic illness. It’s a healthy way to push back against the limitations imposed by my health (or lack therefore). Dysautonomia, fibromyalgia, ME/CFS and my other conditions may try to stop me, but I’m going to keep learning and pursuing my love for reading!
I really enjoyed setting reading goals for the first time last year, so I’m going to continue to challenge myself again this year. (My natural inclination would be to read a lot of fantasy, historical fiction, and young adult fiction, but I like stretching outside my favorite genres.)
I hope this inspires you to set manageable, fun goals for yourself in the new year. Happy reading!
Here are the reading goals I’m setting for myself this year.
