Mid Year Freak Out Tag 2024
It’s that time of year again where I evaluate my reading so far this year. Come find out what I think about the stories I’ve read and see a picture of my TBR pile!
Top 5 Favorite Non-Fiction
I’ve only in the past few years developed a taste for non-fiction and actually use them as a way to break reading slumps as they require less brain work than fiction. But, I also like them because they stimulate my brain in the learning way and I do love to learn. I’ve started taking more time with my non-fiction books and almost treating it like schoolwork, taking notes or marking the pages to note for later. That also helps me remember better and really drive in the lessons or knowledge of the book.
Top 9 All-Time Favorite Stand-Alone
So in 2021, for National Reading Month (March), I posted a series of all my favorite books from series to poetry. But, two of them have changed so much in the past two years that it seemed time for a redo. Some books will be the same, some will be different. I hope you enjoy them regardless.
Best Books of 2022
Now let us get on to my top 9 reads of 2022. This was definitely the hardest year to narrow down. Oak King Holly King, Dark Rise, Tentacles & Triathlons, The Wisdom of the Shire, Prince of Sorrow, In Deeper Waters, Loki and Sigyn, King of the Immortal Tithe, Let your Hearts be Light
Mid-Year Book Freak Out Tag 2022
We’re at the mid-point in the year already. I feel like I’ve fallen in love with reading again this year by both making the habit to read almost everyday, having days I just binge-read and embracing my mood-reader personality. I have read 13 books so far this year (plus 2 rereads) which puts me 2 books ahead in my yearly goal of 25 books. I have read from quite a few new authors (even one classic) and have many books still that I am excited to get to.
Best Books of 2021
Well when I said last year I would make reading a priority again…I lied. I did try, but I still haven’t found the perfect place to fit reading into my everyday routine so that is definitely a top goal for this coming year. Though I did not achieve my yearly goal of 25 books, the few I read I really enjoyed.
Mid-Year Book Freak Out Tag:2021
Can you believe the year in already half gone? What better way to track the passing time than reviewing the books we’ve read so far this year. Currently I am at 11 books, putting me one book ahead on my goal. I have completed two series (almost three as I’m currently reading Ruin & Rising), two non-fiction, a collection of short stories and a collection of poetry. Some of these I will review below and also talk about some of the books I want to get to before the end of the year.
Top 6: Favorite Poetry
It took me a while to get into poetry so if you think you don’t like it, you haven’t found the right collection yet. Poetry is a lot like music, it puts raw human emotions into words which can be either beautiful or cringe-y. I’ve noticed I tend to like shorter, sweeter poems than long verses, but you could be the opposite. Either way, I highly recommend you give these ones a try and I’ve included pictures of my favorite poems so you can get a little taste.
Top 9 All-Time Favorite Series
Happy National Reading month! For someone already behind on their reading goal for the year (25), this month brings the perfect motivation to catch up on my TBR (to be read). Also a great excuse to talk about some of my all-time favorite books. Each post this month with be a list of my favorite books in different categories. Today, it’s going to be series. (No particular order)
Best Books of 2020
Despite the trying year, I did read some very good books. Though I didn’t reach my GoodReads goal of 30 books, I got pretty close with 27, technically 28 as I reread and annotated the Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Easy Steps to Mindfulness
In our busy lives, rushing to get from one thing to another, we might not be aware of how much we are missing because we are not fully present. Most people’s excuse is they don’t have time, but we have all the time we need, we just need to learn how to use it. I am still struggling and working on this myself, but I’ve already see glimpses of what it’ll be like if I master it and that is a pretty great feeling.
What J.R.R. Tolien Teaches Us About Life
“Little by little, one travels far.” In today’s world of instant gratification, you forget to pause and appreciate the little steps and victories. We are always pushing for the big thing and are disheartened when it takes long than we want to reach our goal. This reminds us to set smaller ones, little steps, and to celebrate each little accomplishment along the way.
“Beginnings and Ends”
“Once upon a time…” -unknown Every good story has a good beginning. Something to get you hooked, something to get you excited, something to make you want to pack your bag and go off to find your own adventure. Why do beginnings draw us in?
