When I opened up Goodreads on January 1st, 2020 I was highly disappointed to see that I didn’t make my 2019 Reading Goal. But then I remembered, “Oh yeah, I had a baby and moved to a new country…” so I think I’ll give myself a pass for 2019. Even with major life changes, I…
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2020 Reading Goals
Last year I was just three books shy of my goal of 19 books, despite adding a third child and moving halfway around the globe. So this year, with no major life alterations anticipated, I’m setting my goal for 20 books in 2020. We’re one week into the new year, and I’m already a book…
2019 Reading Goals
Every January I set a goal of how many books I would like to read throughout the year. For instance, 17 books in 2017, 18 books in 2018, and so on. I figured I could keep going with 19 books in 2019, but instead I’ve decided to try something a little bit different this year. …
Book Disappointments
It’s getting cold outside! Time to snuggle up and read a good book. And I do mean a GOOD book, because I’ve had a few disappointments lately in the book department. I have this problem with books that I don’t like: Even if it’s awful, even if it’s 1000 pages, once I start a book…
8 Great Book Club Selections
Last August, I decided to start my very own book club. I’d never been in a book club before, but I love to read, and I thought what better excuse for a night out with my girlfriends and some good wine once a month. At our first meeting, we sat around the table eating and…