Posts Tagged ‘booklr’
Bookish Questions – What do you do to get through a reading slump?
What do you do to get through a reading slump? For me, reading slumps usually occur when I’ve been reading too much of the same type of book- too many memoirs, fantasies, or children’s classics. So for me the easiest way out of a reading slump is to pick up a different type of book. …
Read MoreBookish Questions – Do you read LGBTQ books?
Do you read LGBTQ books? June is Pride Month in the US, so this month seemed like a good time to tackle this question. Being a CIS woman, I don’t go out looking for books that feature LGBTQ characters. However, I am a big supporter of diversity in media. And books are no exception. I…
Read MoreBooklr Questions – What was your reading goal for this year?
What was your Goodreads challenge or reading goal for this year? This year I had 2 reading goals. The 1st, my Goodreads challenge was originally to read 12 books, one per month. I set my goal super small because I’d just gotten into reading again and wasn’t sure how many books I would have time…
Read MoreBooklr Questions – Do you read Poetry?
Do you read Poetry? I don’t go out of my way to purchase or read poetry, but I do enjoy it on occasion. IAs a child it was Shel Silverstein who gave me a connection to poetry. And the opening poem in Where the Sidewalk Ends still connects with me today. The Invitation If you…
Read MoreBooklr Questions – A book that makes you feel comforted?
Do you have a book that makes you feel comforted? There isn’t any one book that makes me feel comforted. For me, it’s more the act of reading. When I am in the middle of a panic attack, or feel anxiety coming on, I find reading to be very calming. More often than not, when…
Read MoreBooklr Questions – Do you mark your books?
Do you mark, highlight, or dog ear your books? Or do you keep them in perfect condition? Back in high school I was all about marking up my books with highlighters and notes in the margins. But as I’ve gotten away from reading for academic purposes, and more into reading for pleasure, I have stopped…
Read MoreBooklr Questions – E-readers or physical copies of books?
Do you prefer e-readers or physical copies of books? Something every Booklr seems to have an opinion on is whether e-books or physical books are better. And I am no different. I have a very strong opinion on what type of books I want to read. I absolutely love having the option to read books…
Read MoreBooklr Questions – Do you prefer stand alone books or series?
Do you prefer stand alone books or series? I love a good series, but I know from experience how heart-rending it can be to wait for the next book to come out – thanks Dark Tower Series – which is why I try not to read a series until the entire thing comes out. I…
Read MoreBooklr Questions – Do you watch any booktubers?
Do you watch any booktubers? I can honestly say that I don’t really watch any booktubers. I know it’s a big thing, but I can’t seem to get interested in the idea. On occasion, someone I follow on Tumblr will post a video that I decide to watch because it’s from their YouTube channel and…
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