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Book Blogger Hop
Being a reader is about more than finishing books. It’s the satisfaction of finding exactly the right story, the guilt of a book you thought you should love, the freedom of a good DNF, and all the little rituals and decisions that shape how reading fits into your life. Here, I’m exploring the habits, expectations, frustrations, pleasures, and questions that come with being a reader, with a little less pressure to read “the right way.”
My Reading Manifesto: Creating A Reading Life That Actually Feels Like Mine
Create a personal reading manifesto and define the reading habits, values, and experiences that matter most to you.
The Books That Changed Me: Creating My Personal Reading Canon
Explore the books that shaped my reading life and learn how creating a personal reading canon can guide better book choices.
My DNF Philosophy: Why I’ve Stopped Feeling Guilty About Unfinished Books
Not every book deserves your time. Learn how creating a DNF philosophy helped me reconnect with reading.
How Romanticizing My Reading Life Helped Me Read More Intentionally
Cozy reading rituals, reading nook ideas, and simple ways to romanticize your reading life and reconnect with books.
The Books I Loved vs The Books I Thought I Should Love
A reflection on favorite books, overhyped reads, and what both revealed about my reading taste and intentional reading habits.
Why Do You Read? The Question That Changed My Reading Life
A personal reflection on reading, friendship, curiosity, and why books became my favorite way to connect with people.
Steal This Fun Experience Gift for the Reader You Love
What do you give the reader who already has plenty of books?
In my case, my daughter gave me something even better: a whole day built around the things I love. She planned a surprise Birthday Book Crawl complete with a map, coupons, independent bookstores, delicious food, and plenty of time together.
It was thoughtful, personal, and completely my kind of day. And I think it might be the perfect experience gift for the book lover in your life, too.
Come along on our Dallas book crawl, then steal the idea for yourself.
Book Cover Vibes & How They Change Your Mind
You can’t help that you judge a book by its cover; your dad-gum subconscious is doing it whether you like it or not. Find out what it’s reacting to and why!