Posts by Andrea
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 – What book have you always meant to read?
What book have you always meant to read and haven’t gotten around to yet? Anything you feel embarrassed never to have read? Ya know, as much as everyone seems to love it, I have never read Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Come to think of it, I’ve never read any of Austen’s novels. I feel…
Read MoreBook It! – Seeking Love. Finding Books.
I didn’t get many books finished this month, but I’m still pretty far ahead on my reading challenge. That’s a good thing, as I may be getting busier with house/farm related things soon. Man Repeller: Seeking Love. Finding Overalls. Man Repeller is fashion blogger Leandra Medine‘s memoir about how fashion influenced her life. It’s been…
Read MoreCoffee Talk – Brexit
Welcome to coffee talk. Grab a cuppa, and join the chat. Brexit The big thing in the news today is the “Brexit,” Britain’s vote to leave the European Union. From what I can tell in my social media feeds, younger Brits wanted to stay, but the older Brits wanted to leave – although they might…
Read More#Project52 – Summertime
Summer is time for swimming, and apparently time for ducks at my house. It’s also a time full of fluffy baby kittens. What does summertime mean for you? Save
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 MoreWhat’s My Style Again?
When I shop some of my favorite online retailers, I have a habit of using the little heart button that saves items I really like, so I can easily find them later. And, the other day, I was browsing around Zulily, and decided to see if any of the items I favorited were still available. …
Read MoreCoffee Talk – Orlando
Welcome to Coffee Talk. Grab a cup of your favorite morning beverage and join in the conversation. Orlando Unfortunately, I think it’s impossible to have a coffee talk discussion this week and not talk about all of the horrible things that have happened in Orlando . If you haven’t heard about it, thanks for coming…
Read MoreBookish Questions – Do you experience “book hangovers”?
Do you experience “book hangovers”? Epic Reads describes a “book hangover” as a condition in which attachment to a book or series that has ended causes the reader traumatic emotional distress. It usually lasts for one to two weeks, or until a new book of higher-than-average quality enters the reader’s life. While I don’t get…
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