What I Wish I Knew Before I Retired
Do you ever reread books? Although it’s not something I do often, I had two rereads this past month—with each novel offering a very different experience the second time around. I’ve shared those reflections below, along with a few other books I've read recently. I’ve also recorded my rereads on Goodreads. Logging a second rating… Continue reading Discovering the Joy of Rereading
Wintering by Katharine May – ★★★★★A beautifully candid reminder to embrace rest and rejuvenation when life demands it. 84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff – ★★★★★A charming, delightful read that can easily be enjoyed in one sitting. A Highland Christmas by M.C. Beaton – ★★★★☆A cozy blend of humour, warmth, and Scottish charm in… Continue reading Winter Reads
"You Are 196th In Line, With An Expected Wait of Several Months." More and more, I found myself receiving similar notices to the above when I requested a digital book from our public library. Then I learned that some libraries offer out-of-town library cards (usually for purchase) that can be added to your Libby Account.… Continue reading Expanding My Library Cards
Have You Heard About 'The Big Library Read' Initiative? Big Library Read (BLR) is a global reading program that connects readers from around the world with the same ebook at the same time without waitlists or holds. Initiated by OverDrive in 2013, BLR typically takes place three times a year, with each event lasting for… Continue reading What’s on Your Bookshelf? Big Library Read & More!
After a fabulous, loud, joyful, peopley, cherished, whirlwind, loved, chaotic, and absolutely wonderful nonstop three weeks of family holiday celebrations, I have extended my blogging break until January 25. However, I did want to share what I have been reading and have a quick catchup with you. I will be reading and replying to all… Continue reading What’s On Your Bookshelf…and Extended Blogging Break
The Three-ish Star Reads: Although I am usually super fussy when selecting reading material, this past month's book haul sadly contained many 2.5-3 star reads. How to Do Nothing (Resisting the Attention Economy), Jenny Odell. Given its title, this definitely was not what I expected. What I hoped would be a light, relaxing read turned… Continue reading What’s On Your Bookshelf – July 2023?
I was on my Blogging Break in April and missed last month's #WOYBS. As I managed to sneak in a few books while travelling (especially during my 13-hour flights to and from Hongkong), I have lots to catch up on. I've sorted these reads by my star ratings. While all books listed have received much… Continue reading What’s On Your Bookshelf May 2023?
Just four more days until it is 'officially' Spring in Canada. I must confess that I spent much of early March curled up beside my fireplace reading, writing, and watching snow descend upon Vancouver Island. Although snow in March is just plain wrong, the cold weather did allow me to indulge in some awesome books.… Continue reading What’s On Your Bookshelf – March 2023?
Here are my condensed reviews of the books I have read this past month. I have also included a challenge for you! Just for fun, one of my reviews was completely computer generated (for free) by ChatGPT*. You can find my reviews for each book via the "here" links. Can you tell which one was… Continue reading What’s On Your Bookshelf – February 2023
Blooper! Last week, this post accidentally published itself one week early (I swear it did it all by itself). If you are a subscriber (thank you!), my sincere apologies for the dead link you received. Without further ado, here is the post -- hopefully with a live link this time! Christmas Reads For a quick… Continue reading What’s On Your Bookshelf – My Year in Books 2022
Retirement Reflections 