the pursuit of well-rounded living
In my last post I talked about how it’s “officially” summertime. Okay, well, it’s not officially summertime until June 21st. Despite this, we’re still celebrating the upcoming season at my house. One of our favorite family activities and hobbies is…
Happy Friday! I cannot believe this week is almost over. I don’t know about anyone else, but I go through periods when I read a lot, and other periods when I read nothing. There is no in between for me….
Hello, and happy Wednesday! As many of you know, I have recently been getting into podcasts lately. I have been listening to them while I cook, clean, go walking, etc. With that being said, I am super pleased to announce…
Nothing prepares me for a season quite like literature does. There are books for all seasons and holidays, and autumn (my favorite season) is no exception. Below I compiled a list of literature that is sure to get you in…
Hello, everyone! If you have been following, you know I am starting a book club called “Waiting for Merlot” this coming May. As promised, today is the book reveal! Waiting for Merlot’s first book club read with be Never Have I Ever by…
Hello, everyone! I am excited to announce that I am beginning a virtual book club called “Waiting for Merlot.” I decided to create this virtual bookclub a few weeks ago when this quarantine began. I think it will be an…
Is there anything better than reading a good book on the beach with nothing but the sound of the waves crashing on the shore? Probably not. I am a huge fan of seasonal reading, and have previously created book lists for autumn,…
I remember the first time I cried while reading a book. I was reading The Great Gatsby. The funeral scene stunned me: how a man with so many “friends” could have such an empty funeral. I cried sporadically for about three…
Is there anything better than curling up with a good book or story in front of a warm fire with a cup of hot cocoa? Probably not. I’m sharing some of my favorite Christmastime literature below. Let me know what you…
“An Unwanted Guest” is a classic murder mystery that will have you up all night.
How do we view literature as we grow older?
In my quest to begin reading regularly again I decided to pick a good old fashioned crowd pleaser. For those of you who do not know, I am a horror fanatic. I love horror films, gothic literature, horror conventions, etc. Here…
