Writing: How I’ve Missed It!

Writing: How I’ve Missed It!

I haven't talked much about writing lately. In fact, I didn't even bother with a writing wrap-up or forecast to start 2016. However, writing has been on my mind a lot recently, and I've even made some progress. When we moved to Alexandria last November, I started...

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April Reading Wrap-Up

April Reading Wrap-Up

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  - 3.75* - (Apr. 6): (Goodreads...

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March Reading Wrap-Up

March Reading Wrap-Up

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 relationships, but it tackled a lot...

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February Reading Wrap-Up

February Reading Wrap-Up

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. It's a read for bookclub (though...

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January Reading Wrap-Up

January Reading Wrap-Up

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, followed by...

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A Reading Review of 2015 and Look Ahead to 2016

A Reading Review of 2015 and Look Ahead to 2016

Last year I did this as a two-part post. This year, I'm cramming it into one. You're welcome? Reading in 2015 My reading goals in 2015  looked something like this: Read at least 40 books (my original Goodreads challenge goal) Read more short stories Try new genres...

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