Literary Word of the Week: What is a Mood Reader?

Have you heard of the term “mood reader?” For this Saturday’s literary word of the week, we’re going to talk about the term “mood reader.” 📚 A mood reader is someone who prefers not to stick to a rigid reading list or a predetermined schedule. Instead, they let their emotions guide them through the shelves,Continue reading “Literary Word of the Week: What is a Mood Reader?”

Happy Read Across America Week!

It’s no mystery that we love everything to do with books. So this week is extra special! This Saturday March 2 kicked off a week-long celebration of one of the most magical events in the world of literature: Read Across America Week! This annual extravaganza celebrates the joy of reading and encourages children and adultsContinue reading “Happy Read Across America Week!”

Reading in the Year of the Dragon

We’re almost two weeks into the new year, 2024, and many people are hard at work on their new year’s resolutions. I always find it tough to stick to new year’s resolutions, despite my best intentions. So to be honest, I usually don’t make them, haha. I prefer to begin the year with an open mindContinue reading “Reading in the Year of the Dragon”

The Best Things About Reading in Winter

Winter is the ultimate cozy season, don’t you think? I’ve always loved fall, but winter has a unique magic, and that definitely extends to reading… winter is a magical season for book lovers! When my family visited Copenhagen, Denmark for the holidays, one of the things we were drawn to was the emphasis on creatingContinue reading “The Best Things About Reading in Winter”

Happy First Day of Fall, aka Cozy Reading Season 🍂🥧📚

It’s finally here! The fall season has arrived, officially. For days it’s felt like fall, growing closer and closer. The weather turning a bit cooler, the leaves a bit gold along the edges. But, not just yet. Until today! Today September 23rd, is the first day of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. So, Happy FallContinue reading “Happy First Day of Fall, aka Cozy Reading Season 🍂🥧📚”

Autumn and a Book: Some Quotes About Fall

It’s almost fall again…. The year went fast, didn’t it? It seems to me that every year gets faster, passing by in a blur of activity punctuated by holidays. Fall has always been my favorite season though. As a book lover especially, there really is something about the cool air, the changing leaves, and theContinue reading “Autumn and a Book: Some Quotes About Fall”

The Beach, a Book, and Some Favorite Things

My very best memories of the beach were from when I was an about 15. I had just discovered an entire set of Anne Rice novels in the house where we were staying, and I took book after book to the beach and read them all. With the waves in the background, and the softContinue reading “The Beach, a Book, and Some Favorite Things”

A Book and a Spring Day

Growing up one of my favorite things to do was grab a book and head outside. It was very rural where we lived, and there was plenty of space to find a spot under a tree to relax and read. The grass was green, and the breeze was cool. The only sounds were the whispersContinue reading “A Book and a Spring Day”

Audiobooks are Awesome!

Do you listen to audiobooks? I know that there are differing opinions on this subject, but I love audiobooks! There was a time (in the not so recent past), that my reading had dwindled to pretty close to nothing. At the end of the day when I finally had a chance to read I wasContinue reading “Audiobooks are Awesome!”