Let’s take a look at some exceptional reads from 2023. Revisiting some classics and getting to know a few new additions, last year brought many great reads.
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How fun to measure our years in music! I love how music can transport us back to places and times in our lives that we may overlook. Those in between moments that music can elevate and make something worth remembering. Cheers to the sirens that kept me company in 2023.
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What sets local bookshops apart from the rest? The answer is different for everyone, but here are the elements I find keep me coming back to local bookshops time and again.
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To get myself in the spooky way, this October I piled on the scary books. Though I am sure these selections may be considered only mildly creepy by some, to me, they are chilling. They are all under 300 pages, written by women, and perfect for a light, literary fright.
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On my reading journey, I have found that podcasts can sometimes serve as the reading community I need. They can be the perfect balance to going at my own pace and having my understanding of the text broadened. Literary podcasts can also fill in the gaps on my shelf or inspire me to try something different.
Here are four literary podcasts that are the perfect listen for those who love good books in company.
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Staring at my T.V. screen that boasts hundreds if not thousands of options, I am stuck. Many movies available here may be good enough to satisfy two precious hours of my time. But I’m looking for something better than good. Don’t let the pjs and ice cream fool you, this is destined to be a cinematic experience. Tonight’s movie must thrill and delight me. And so, I continue to click past dozens of potentials in search of the one.
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There is something inherently reflective about measuring a year in books. Each binding contains seeds of thought and perhaps even little mirrors to help us better see ourselves. New stories can introduce new awareness and fresh perspectives. Rereads can remind us of discoveries once made or show us our own growth by way of changing responses over time. Either way, a year well read is a year well spent.
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As we approach the new year, a friend of mine shared her annual deep-cleaning ritual with me and I am inspired! I have selected seven areas to purge and clean to prepare myself and my environment for the newness that awaits.
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It’s that time of year! Here are the songstresses who have kept me company this past year. From getting ready in the morning to afternoon runs, these sirens have something that get me pumped up for the little moments of life.
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