Books
How many books do you get/buy in a year?For myself, I try not to purchase more than a couple of books a month, though I admit to purchasing more than that when I see books that I just need to have. Sometimes it’s because I’ve come upon a collection of Nancy Drew or Hardy Boys…
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I feel like I’ve hardly had any time for reading this month, with the local Fair, and other events going on. But that’s not stopped me from finishing a few books. The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals It took me more than a month, but I worked my way through The Omnivore’s…
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Do you like twist endings? I love a twist ending! Finding a book that doesn’t end the way you expect is a nice change. Particularly when so many books these days have plots you can see right from the first paragraph. The best plot twist I’ve read recently, came in the form of Where’d You…
Read MoreWhat is your current favorite book? I have a really bad habit of answering this question with “the one I’m reading.” And, while it is true that I’m always enjoying the books I’m reading the most, I recently read a book of poetry that I am in love with. Outside of Shel Silverstein, poetry has…
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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. …
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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 MoreI 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…
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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…
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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…
Read MoreWhat book is on your nightstand now? I like a little light reading before bed, so I usually keep a Nancy Drew or Hardy Boys book on my nightstand. They seem to be the perfect type of book to relax me. I’m currently reading Nancy Drew #16 Clue of the Tapping Heels. What’s on your…
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