On the Bookshelf

On the Bookshelf

by | Mar 3, 2019 | Books

“Books are the perfect entertainment: no commercials, no batteries, hours of enjoyment for each dollar spent. What I wonder is why everybody doesn’t carry a book around for those inevitable dead spots in life.” ― Stephen King Every year I make a pact...
On the Bookshelf

On the Bookshelf

by | Sep 4, 2018 | Books

In 2018, my goal was to read more books. There is a chance I may fall short of my reading goal, but I’ve made strides in the right direction. Here is what is on my bookshelf: You Think It, I’ll Say It by Curtis Sittenfeld Betwixt and Between by Jenny...
On the Bookshelf

On the Bookshelf

by | Jun 10, 2018 | Books

In 2018, I made a commitment to read more. In our digital age there is a tendency to gravitate toward reading on a screen. However, the allure of a physical book still holds weight in my life. Here is what is on my bookshelf right now: Off the Clock by Laura Vanderkam...
On the Bookshelf

On the Bookshelf

by | Apr 22, 2018 | Books

I am making a commitment to read more books this year. It is the easiest way to unplug and embrace the present. Here is what is on my bookshelf right now: Am I There Yet? by Mari Andrew Tangerine by Christine Mangan An American Marriage by Tayari Jones Into the Water...
On the Bookshelf

On the Bookshelf

by | Jan 16, 2018 | Books

My word of the year is mindful. In 2018 my goal is to employ more mindfulness in my reading habits. I’d like to read more books and also let go of a novel or a nonfiction read if it isn’t holding my interest. I am making an effort to revisit classics, read...
On the Bookshelf

On the Bookshelf

by | Oct 17, 2017 | Books

There are several books sitting on my shelves that beg for my attention. This year, I vowed to be more consistent with my reading – I haven’t reached my goal, but I’ve made it a priority to read whenever I have a free moment. Here is what I am...