The unabridged list of books read in August

Since today’s reading roundup falls on the last day of August, I’m doing a full review of books read this month. Ah, the thrilling roller coaster-ride...

Since today’s reading roundup falls on the last day of August, I’m doing a full review of books read this month. Ah, the thrilling roller coaster-ride...Since today’s reading roundup falls on the last day of August, I’m doing a full review of books read this month. A big, expressive thank you (as always) to Taking on a World of Words for hosting WWW Wednesday and to Coffee and Cats for the happy introduction to it.

I got off to a quick start in August, then stalled, then was revived by Bout of Books. Ah, the thrilling roller coaster-ride that is the reading life… Continue reading “The unabridged list of books read in August”

Wednesday reading roundup: August 10

After last month’s #ReadMyOwnDamnBooks fail, I wanted to do better in August. So far, I've met my goal to read 50 percent my own books. Now to keep it up!

After last month’s #ReadMyOwnDamnBooks fail, I wanted to do better in August. So far, I've met my goal to read 50 percent my own books. Now to keep it up!After last month’s #ReadMyOwnDamnBooks fail, I wanted to do better in August. So far, I’ve read two books, one my own and one borrowed. This means I’m meeting the goal I set for myself: to read 50 percent my own books through the end of the year. Hopefully, I can keep that up!

As always, many thanks to Taking on a World of Words for the weekly inspiration of WWW Wednesday and to Coffee and Cats for introducing me to it.

What are you currently reading?

At the moment, I’m most actively reading The Girl Under the Olive Tree by Leah Fleming. Continue reading “Wednesday reading roundup: August 10”

Wednesday reading roundup: May 18

A Wednesday reading roundup of what I've read, am reading, and planning to read.

A Wednesday reading roundup of what I've read, am reading, and planning to read.I had so much fun providing a Wednesday reading roundup last week that I’ve decided to make it a regular thing. Thank you, once again, to Taking on a World of Words and Coffee and Cats for the idea!

Since I’m doing the May Smash Your Stack challenge, as part of the Read My Own Damn Books challenge, all but one of this month’s reads so far come from my collection.

Wednesday reading roundupSomething else I noticed this week: 2016 has found me rereading more often than at any time since childhood. Back then, I’d read the same books on a seemingly endless loop. As an adult, I’ve tended to resist rereading because I feel like I *should be* reading new books. As to why I’m drawn to rereading all of a sudden, maybe it’s something to do with growing older and feeling nostalgic. (This I will want to explore further in a future post!)

Now on to the questions: Continue reading “Wednesday reading roundup: May 18”