Tag: Reading
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11 Hauntingly Good Reads for Leafy Days & Eerie Nights: Your Ultimate Fall Booklist
These 11 fall reads are my booklist picks for the season. I’ll be enjoying them alongside you. Like last year’s 15 Books to Cozy Up to This Autumn, I curated a collection of books you can start now, ones that give a harvest mood and fantasy-world enchantment vibe, the type of feelings that come with…
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7 Bookshops for Your Washington State Bucket List
Last fall, one of my best friends and I spent the day participating in a bookstore crawl – the same concept as a bar crawl, except instead of spending money on alcohol, we spent money on books, and rather than dealing with a hangover the next day, we trifled with the choice of which novel…
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A Movie Lover’s Book Club: August Book Pick
Welcome to A Movie Lover’s Book Club where we discuss all things novels, movies, and more. If you’ve found this post, it’s because you’re interested in my August’s book pick. Yay! If it’s your first time here or just need a refresher, let’s dive into logistics… A Movie Lover’s Book Club: How It Works It’s…
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A Movie Lover’s Book Club: Tiny Beautiful Things Discussion
I read Cheryl Strayed’s novel Wild before I picked up Tiny Beautiful Things, so while I was familiar with her work and enjoyed it very much, I didn’t begin this novel with any expectations in mind. With the exception, perhaps, that her general writing style would be as raw and honest as her work in Wild. And it’s possible…
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A Movie Lover’s Book Club: July Book Pick
Welcome to A Movie Lover’s Book Club, where we discuss all things novels, movies, and more. If you’ve found this post, you’re interested in my August book pick. Yay! If it’s your first time here or you need a refresher, let’s dive into logistics; if you have the basics covered, feel free to jump ahead.…
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11 Non-Fiction Novels to Read When You’re Feeling Down
By now, it’s no secret how much a fan of novels I am. I read books when I’m happy, and I read books when I am feeling down. One of my favorite self-care methods for soothing life chaos is picking up a great non-fiction book. Nothing inspires my blog more than the things I love…
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10 Eco-Passion Page Turners: Books to Read Inspired by Earth Day
As Earth Day approaches, it’s a great time to ponder the importance of our connection to the natural world. Aside from taking our shoes off and indulging in a bare-foot walk outdoors (earthing – it’s a real things, google it), there is nothing quite like reading a remarkable eco-inspired book because, let’s face it, reading…
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6 Audiobooks to Binge While You Purge, Clean, Renovate, & Move your Life Across the Ocean
I toyed with the title of this post – rather long, isn’t it? But, just right for precisely what this is; a collection of audiobooks that I found perfect for purging, aka Marie Kondo-ing (yes, a verb in my vocabulary), my entire house, and distracting my mind from pre-move jitters. From (royal)family dramas to fabulous fiction,…
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Book Club: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman Discussion | March Book Pick
A Movie Lover’s Book Club Guidelines & Reminders It’s totally ok if you still need to finish the book – all are welcome to join in and share their thoughts. If you want, start with my questions or develop your own topics to discuss. Let’s make this discussion inclusive and engaging, so don’t hesitate to…
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A Movie Lover’s Book Club: Introduction & February’s Book Pick
Welcome to A Movie Lover’s Book Club! A few semesters ago, I was introduced to the topic of literature to film – a university course in which we discussed books turned movies. In the class, we discussed various forms of cinematic adaptations and styles and compared elements we found important in the novel as opposed…