For this week'sĀ Stacking the ShelvesĀ blogĀ post, I'm very excited that, the newest books to my collection are all very different! First, I lucked out and found a copy of The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty at the library -- for just one dollar! This book has been high on my list of books-to-read for quite a … Continue reading Stacking the Shelves (4/30/16)
Books and Book Reviews
Stacking the Shelves (4/9/16)
It's been a big week for books in our house! As I look at all of these new books on our shelves, I know I haveĀ to writeĀ aĀ Stacking the ShelvesĀ post! First, my team and I received copies of professional development books at work. We've been waiting for these titles to arrive for quite some time, so … Continue reading Stacking the Shelves (4/9/16)
Stacking the Shelves (2/27/16)
Stacking the Shelves is an idea hosted by Tynga's Reviews,Ā and it isĀ "all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of courseĀ ebooks!" … Continue reading Stacking the Shelves (2/27/16)
Recent Reads: Jan/Feb 2016
In honor of #ShelfieWednesday, I've taken aĀ "shelfie" of my recent reads, numbers 4 through 8 for theĀ #SixtyBooks in 2016 Reading Challenge: 4. A Call to Conscience: The Landmark Speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. edited by Clayborne Carson and Kris Shepard 5. Eight Hundred Grapes by Laura Dave 6. The Sketchnote Handbook by Mike … Continue reading Recent Reads: Jan/Feb 2016
#SixtyBooks in 2016: End of January Check-In!
Ā Time flies when you're reading having fun! Our first month of reading together is almost up.Ā Laura and I are thrilled to be in such great company readingĀ #SixtyBooks in 2016! As we near the end of the first month of this challenge, almost 300 people completed the online form, nearly 50 people have joined the … Continue reading #SixtyBooks in 2016: End of January Check-In!
A Short History of Myth by Karen ArmstrongĀ
A Short History of Myth by Karen Armstrong is exactly what the title promises. It's a short book about myth. Because of its intentional brevity, ArmstrongĀ moves quickly over many topics, covering a span of time from 20000 BCE to the present. While it can be read on its own, the book is actually alsoĀ part of … Continue reading A Short History of Myth by Karen ArmstrongĀ
Book Review: One Word (That Will Change Your Life)
I believe that words are powerful, and so the practice of selectingĀ a word, just one word, to shape an entire year makes perfect sense to me.Ā It's clear I'm not alone in this thinking, because soĀ many people areĀ taking on thisĀ practice in 2016, largely because of the popular book, One Word by Jon Gordon, Dan Britton, and … Continue reading Book Review: One Word (That Will Change Your Life)
See Me by Nicholas Sparks
The first of the #SixtyBooks I read for 2016 was See Me by Nicholas Sparks. After finishing this book, I realized that I've been reading Sparks' books for nearly twenty years -- twenty years! Two decades! (Where has the time gone?) The first was The Notebook, and I can remember reading it on a warm … Continue reading See Me by Nicholas Sparks
Nonstories (and Reflecting on the Last Few Reads of 2015)
SEASONAL READING I think it's a lot of fun to read books during the time of year that they take place or when the topic is timely. For example, I like to read spooky stories or books like Dracula around Halloween and books set at the beach in the summer. For the last few years, I've been making … Continue reading Nonstories (and Reflecting on the Last Few Reads of 2015)
#SixtyBooks in 2016 Reading Challenge
Right now, I am just one book away from completing my 2015 reading goal of sixty books. I have to say, making the commitment to read sixty books in a yearĀ was one of the best decisions I ever made. I've learned a lot in the last twelve months because of this focus on reading, and … Continue reading #SixtyBooks in 2016 Reading Challenge
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