Apologies for the radio silence these past few weeks but … you know … it’s summer which is our favorite time of year! So we’ve been busy enjoying all the offline things and being outside as much as possible. So let’s just jump right back in.

Bookish

ONE+ My reading list just got fatter after seeing this list of 13 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books By POC That Could Be The Next ‘Game Of Thrones’. I’ve only read 3 of the 13 – have you read any?

TWO+ Yes there are still people who don’t think audiobooks “count” as reading … We Asked, You Answered: Is Listening to Audiobooks ‘Reading’?

THREE+ A reminder in I Have Returned to Bookstagram that a good reason to use social media is to promote your favorite authors.

FOUR+ What to Read Eat Watch [The (M)id-Summer Edition].

FIVE+ The Conflicting Priorities of the Book Community is a thought provoking article. … but are theY really conflicting? I don’t necessarily think so.

SIX+ 3 Ways To Make Time To Readmake reading a non-negotiable!

SEVEN+ The Sunday Exchange is a new meme at Pages Unbound. There’s a new theme every week and you link up to a post (previously written or new) that fits with the theme. And of course – visit other bloggers!!! We’re joining in.

EIGHT+ I’m currently reading The Sudden Appearance of Hope, Claire North and it’s so  good! This book’s my choice for August’s Monthly Motif Challenge – Award Winners. What are you currently reading?

Life & Social

Determination Not Motivation

NINE+ 20 Things To Treat Yourself To. Add to the list curling up with a good book and reading for a few hours.

TEN+ Yes … You’re Totally Allowed To Buy That Latte (And Other Shocking Money Insights).

ELEVEN. Lifehacker Pack for Windows: Essential Windows Apps 2018 has gotten it’s annual update. This is always a must read.

TWELVE+ I’ve got a thing for NY mag: The Strategist column – especially the Celebrity Shopping, People’s Choice and Our Shopping Cart features.

THIRTEEN+ Because I’m a bit obsessed with indoor plants … here’s A Plant Tour: Easy To Care For Houseplants.

FOURTEEN+ 10 Important Ways to Look at the Analytics of Your Blog.


I’ve been thinking about what I want the rest of my year to look like – and if there’s one thing I want to make sure I do it’ reconnect with some family members I don’t talk to very often. What’s one thing you’d like to do before the year ends?

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