I've already greeted October here on my blog, but each day feels more October-like than the last and I feel like I should celebrate that somehow. I have to keep reminding myself that there's still some reflecting and writing to do for September despite feeling like I've fully sank into this new month! I'm here... Continue Reading →
October Reading Plans
Hello, October! In the blink of an eye, the trees have changed color and the ground has a coating of leaves. It is amazing how quickly this change happens. I'm totally here for this shift because I am so ready to start my burrowing for the year. There's nothing better than getting cozied up with... Continue Reading →
Bookish Chatter | Last Week in September
We've made it to the middle of the week and October is just around the corner. I hope you're seeing some exciting signs of fall in your neck of the woods because cozy season has arrived here in New Hampshire! Today I'm sharing a couple of finished books, an update on the BIG book I'm... Continue Reading →
Bookish Chatter | Finishing September (the book, not the month)
Good morning, friends. The week is flying by for me; maybe for you, too? We've landed into our school routine pretty well and we're all relatively happy now that we know what to expect every day. Last week's introduction of quiet time was revolutionary because it has given me reading time that I can depend... Continue Reading →
Bookish Chatter | I’m Reading Some BIG Books!
This picture of August the cat is pretty much how I've felt over the last several days. The transition into September has been tough. So tough that I slept through my alarm on Monday, which hasn't happened since... ever? And I've felt perpetually behind because of it. I hope you're having an easier go of... Continue Reading →
Bookish Chatter | Booker Short List and Finished Reading
Happy Wednesday! This week has been wonderfully fall-like with rain all day on Monday and Tuesday. The rain has cleared out but the forecasted high is in the mid-70s. That's just about perfection! I haven't been able to squeeze in too much reading time since we chatted on Wednesday. Typically my late evenings are spent... Continue Reading →
August 2022 Reading
Despite my recent love letter to August, I am very happy to flip past it on my calendar. There were some wonderful moments in the garden and with family and friends, and still - you know me. I'm ready for fall and the cozy season. I'm especially ready to turn my attention towards activities in... Continue Reading →
Bookish Chatter | Finished in Late August; Booker Progress; Snapshot of my TBR
Today is the last day of August! Can you believe we've made it through such a difficult month and cozier weather is just around the corner? You already know that I cannot wait. Today's post is predictable: I'm sharing what I've read since last Wednesday and my goodness, it's an eclectic bunch of books. I... Continue Reading →
Bookish Chatter | Progress on the Booker Titles, Among Others
Hello to you! This has been a strange week because Colton's treatment center was closed on Monday and we had a nice long weekend with him at home. Now I feel like today is Tuesday, except it's not. Today is Wednesday, which is when I talk about books! I have a couple of finished Booker... Continue Reading →
Bookish Chatter | Reading in Mid-August 2022
We have passed the halfway point of August -- my most dreaded month. Last week's reading report was a big one and I'm happy to say that I've calmed down a bit and have a more modest helping to share. And that's a good thing because I don't have a ton of time to write... Continue Reading →
