reading
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Finishing the Narnia Series
**I finished. I turn the last page, read the last word, and close the book for the last time, putting an end to this story. I have spent countless hours traveling with the characters in a world that felt familiar.… Continue reading
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Hobbies (other than reading)
**Today, I try a new hobby. I have seen some lovely paintings in the shop windows, and try to recreate the brush strokes to form the swirling skies. I push my sleeves farther up my arms and tie my hair… Continue reading
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February Wrap-Up
**The last day of the month always means one thing: a wrap-up. I grab my books from my room and carry them to the floor before my shelves. I flip through each one, reminiscing about the small wonders of each… Continue reading
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March TBR
**A loud sound wakes me from my sleep. I push myself up and go investigate but cannot find the source of the noise. I wander around my cottage and check outside, but find nothing. I make my way back in… Continue reading
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Blind Date With a Book
**I wear red and pink, hearts and bows. I walk through town and look at the shops and their decorations with declarations of love. I twist my head each way to try and see more of the hearts and garland.… Continue reading
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Favorite Book Tropes and Ones I Need More of
**Have you ever read a book where something just stands out to you? Maybe a trope, or a setting, or a theme that lies somewhere between the front and back cover interwoven in the story? I lie on the floor… Continue reading
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2025 Book Goal Bingo
**I sit on the floor with my back against the wall and read the parchment of reading goals I wrote. I cross a few out with my ink pen and look to see what else is listed and think through… Continue reading
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January Wrap-Up
**My hands burn through my gloves, but I ignore the sting and continue to roll my ball of snow until it gets to the height I desire. I do this two more times and carefully stack each one on top… Continue reading
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February TBR
**I slide the books off the shelf and walk them to the small table near my shelves. A candle sits on the table beside a book of matches. I take a match and swiftly strike it against the box and… Continue reading
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Beginning of the Year Book Tag
**The beginning of the year is a great time for reading. We can set new goals and have a fresh start. There are so many books we can read and new favorites to be found. I dig through my shelves… Continue reading
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