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New Month, New Books (opens the original)
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New month, new books! My October Book of the Month box has arrived, and I’m so excited to share the books I selected with all of you! #BOTMpartnerFor a limited time, you can join Book of the Month and get your first hardcover book for just $5, plus a free gift (a mini tote or hat) with code “LEAFY”Sign up now here!This month, I was thrilled to see a few books that were high on my T
Notes from a midlife reader: The books coming out in October you’ll want to add to your TBR list. (opens the original)
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Hi! Please tell me I’m not the only one who feels like September flew by. Didn’t I just post about all the new books coming out in September, and now we’re just days away from October? I know I say it all the time, but the older I get, the faster time seems to pass. Lately, I've been busy writing, reading, and knitting. I started a new knitting project about a month ago, and I’m hoping to finish it in the next month. Gardening, too. I planted a fall garden, and I’m a bit obsessed. I’ve tried my
Weekend recap: what I read, a fall garden, and a book I picked up simply because of its cover (opens the original)
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This weekend was screen-free, and I honestly need more of those. It felt good not to pick up my phone or sit in front of a computer, and to enjoy being in the moment with no particular plans or places to be. With my sister’s help, I started a fall garden from seeds, and the joy of seeing the little green sprouts in each pot every morning is unmatched. This weekend, I’ll be honest, I spent a good amount of time just looking at those little seedlings in wonder. Next, we’ll build the garden beds an
Under Story by Chloe Benjamin may be one of the best books I’ve ever read. (opens the original)
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Hi! How’s your week going? To be honest, I’m still in weekend mode. Long weekend recovery seems to take longer as I’ve gotten older. I finished Under Story by Chloe Benjamin over the long weekend, and we need to talk about it. <div class="imag
I've been thinking about what it means to build a life around books (opens the original)
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A typical day for me starts early, and by early I mean about 4 am. I get up, get ready, have my coffee, walk on my treadmill, take our dog out, and then begin my day at my desk, ready to write. Yes, I’m writing a novel, which, if I’m being honest, has been slow going, but I’m being patient with myself and allowing the words to come at their own pace. When I’m not writing, you can find me reading or creating content for Instagram and Substack. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means
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