by stacia | Jun 7, 2016 | monthly wrap-up, reading
May was a very in-between month with 6 books. Considering the number of things going on, including the beginning of two graduate courses, I’d say that’s not too bad. Let’s take a look: The Graveyard Book – Neil Gaiman – 4* – (May...
by stacia | May 3, 2016 | monthly wrap-up, reading
During March, I read 10 books. During April, only 4. What happened? I’m not really sure. (A visiting friend, travel, a 9-day migraine… those may have contributed to my low book count.) Let’s review: When We Were Alive – C.J. Fisher –...
by stacia | Apr 7, 2016 | monthly wrap-up, reading
Now THIS is how we reach some book goals. March was a 10-book month. We’ll get right to it. A Little Life – Hanya Yanagihara – 4* – (Mar. 2): (Goodreads review) This was a tough read. Well-written, great depth to the characters and...
by stacia | Mar 7, 2016 | monthly wrap-up, reading
February… Even in a Leap Year, this will be a short post. Bring on the books! My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You She’s Sorry – Fredrik Backman – 3* – (Feb. 4): (Goodreads review) I wanted to love this based on reviews from friends....
by stacia | Feb 16, 2016 | monthly wrap-up, reading
Time for a look at what I read in January. It could’ve been a better start, but it was a good start considering how busy the month became overall. Programming note: Remember how I said I would have my Reading Year in Review. then my Writing Year in Review,...
by stacia | Jan 7, 2016 | monthly wrap-up, reading
December picked up considerably from prior months, which I really enjoyed. It was nice to end a big reading year on an “up” month. Programming note: Come back next week for my Reading Year in Review. The following week, I plan to have my Writing Year in...