In 2024, I embarked on Challenge24, focusing on reading owned books instead of buying new ones. I read 169 books but still felt overwhelmed by my shelves. Through this process, I discovered new genres, embraced the joy of donating books, and plan to continue curating my library in 2025.
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Books I Let Go: Lessons from My Reading Journey
In 2024, I challenged myself to read only books I already owned, ultimately deciding to part with those no longer valued. This is my attempt to make space, donate books, and recognise the importance of keeping only those that truly resonate.
September Reading Reflections: A Month of New Beginnings
August highlights include the first roller coaster’s anniversary and National Booklovers Day as well as a review of all the books read this month.
Everything I read in August
August highlights include the first roller coaster’s anniversary and National Booklovers Day as well as a review of all the books read this month.
Everything I Read in July
“If I had my way, I’d remove January from the calendar altogether and have an extra July instead.” Roald Dahl And so we’re in July – the best of all the summer months for me, this one is named after that most well known of Roman Generals, Julius Caesar. He is the one to thankContinue reading “Everything I Read in July”
Everything I read in June
“June is the time for being in the world in new ways, for throwing off the cold and dark spots of life.” Joan D. Chittister Did you know that June is named for the Roman goddess Juno? This sixth month of the year [according to the Gregorian calendar] is traditionally seen as a romantic month,Continue reading “Everything I read in June”
Everything I read in May
“May, more than any other month of the year, wants us to feel most alive.” Fennel Hudson Did you know that The month of May is named after the Greek goddess Maia? Maia was the goddess of fertility and growth and was often represented with a blossoming flower – which is likely why it is customaryContinue reading “Everything I read in May”
Everything I read in April
“April, the angel of the months, the young love of the year.” Vita Sackville-West April was a okay month for reading, but terrible for writing as I’m catching up at the end of July start of August – thank goodness I kept notes! Did you know that the etymology behind the word “April” comes fromContinue reading “Everything I read in April”
Everything I read in March
“March is a tomboy with tousled hair, a mischievous smile, mud on her shoes, and a laugh in her voice.” Hal Borland So I’m a little late to the party on my March round up – given that it’s nearly half way through April, but never mind. Did you know that March used to beContinue reading “Everything I read in March”
Everything I read in February
“Though February is short, it is filled with lots of love and sweet surprises.” Charmaine J. Forde Goodbye February, the last month of winter for us Northern Hemisphere dwellers and extra special this year with the 29th sneaking in for a wee visit – did you know that in Scotland in 1288, Queen Margaret passed aContinue reading “Everything I read in February”
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