I'm back with more common bookworm problems. A few of these I was going to put in the first post, but I figured I'd just make a little series of these. There are only so many problems we can handle discussing at one time, right? So here we go with fifteen more common bookworm problems! … Continue reading Bookworm Problems (v. 2)
Category: Bookish Things
Recent Reads [October 2016]
October has passed with my nose essentially stuck in book after book. I'm not saying I read a crazy amount of books this month, but I was able to cross four of them off my reading list. The first three books I read were part of a trilogy by James Dashner - The Mortality Doctrine series. … Continue reading Recent Reads [October 2016]
Bookworm Problems (v. 1)
I often finds things related to being a bookworm that can be sort of a problem. Most of the time it's little things that others might not understand if they're not a bookworm themselves. However, I know plenty of people who love to read and I'm sure they, and many others, can sympathize with these … Continue reading Bookworm Problems (v. 1)
Library Lovers Tag
1. How often do you visit your local library? Technically 5 days a week... since I work there and all. But I visit ones just outside of town once every few weeks. 2. Are you the type of person who checks out more books than you know you can read or are you someone who … Continue reading Library Lovers Tag
Book Journaling Kit!
Ever since making my blog post planner printable and the mini-kit I have for sale on Etsy, I've been itching to make more printables. It's taken me 8 months to do it, but I did! Ladies and gentlemen, may I present... the Book Journaling Kit! With the sheets I made for this kit, you can … Continue reading Book Journaling Kit!
The Case for Not Finishing a Book
Time is a precious thing. You’re only allowed so much of it and there are no do-overs. No matter how much we fantasize about time travel, the fact is… it’s never going to happen. With this is mind, I’m making a point to no longer waste my time on things I am not enjoying. If … Continue reading The Case for Not Finishing a Book
When in Doubt, Consult the Book Jar
You sit there staring at your pile of unread books, but have no idea which one you should read. How can you decide? They're all great books! Here's what you do... You consult the Book Jar. First of all, I am not taking credit for coming up with this idea. It is something that I … Continue reading When in Doubt, Consult the Book Jar
Tribulation Force [book review]
Synopsis (via Goodreads): In one cataclysmic moment, millions around the globe disappear. Those left behind face war, famine, plagues, and natural disasters so devastating that only one in four people will survive. Odds are even worse for enemies of the Antichrist and his new world order. Rayford Steele, Buck Williams, Bruce Barnes, and Chloe Steele … Continue reading Tribulation Force [book review]
I Went On a Blind Date… With a Book
I've seen this trend of going on a blind date with a book on social media plenty of times and I always thought it was an interesting idea. We're so quick to judge a book by it's cover, or even the first few pages, that we can end up missing out on a good book. … Continue reading I Went On a Blind Date… With a Book
Would You Rather? (Bookish Edition)
Alright, I was tagged by Johnny to do this fun, book version of Would You Rather? I'm excited to do this because... books. Need I say more? So let's get started. Would you rather… Read only trilogies or stand alones? Stand alone. There are just a lot of great ones out there that I've read … Continue reading Would You Rather? (Bookish Edition)
Ultimate Book Tag
As I slowly morph this blog into a lifestyle/book blog, I will be doing a few more book-related posts that aren't necessarily reviews. This would be one of them. Since tags are common among bloggers when we're feeling uninspired or just want to have a little fun, I decided to look up book tags. I … Continue reading Ultimate Book Tag
Building a Reading Habit (via College Info Geek)
Reading is something a lot of people, including myself, like to do to relax. Unfortunately, most people don't have enough hours in a day to fit in reading that book that's been sitting on their nightstand for the past 4 months. Luckily for you poor, unfortunate souls, Thomas Frank has some tips for you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiNISuM4wl0 … Continue reading Building a Reading Habit (via College Info Geek)
Books vs. eBooks
The great bookworm debate. It's actually a good one, and one that's hard for me to choose a side on. I grew up reading physical books, as most of us did. Out of all the different books I've read during my (almost) 25 years, my best memory of reading physical books was waiting for the newest … Continue reading Books vs. eBooks