Last Year I Was Reading is a weekly meme created by Maria over at Reading Maria. This is my first time participating and I’m excited to see what comes up with these posts! How does one particpate? You take your current read and compare it to what you reading this exact time last year. Which … Continue reading Last Year I Was Reading…
Author: happiestwhenreading
I'm a book lover of all genres - my favorites are memoir, contemporary fiction, historical fiction, and self-help/non-fiction.
My Week in Books {8/12/20}
Oh boy...I'm definitely hitting a wall in my reading life lately. I am bogged down by heavy nonfiction reads that are really killing my reading vibe. You know it's bad when I can barely find the desire to even pick up a book! I rarely chose tv over books, but that's what's I've been doing … Continue reading My Week in Books {8/12/20}
T5T: Books Where Something Went Right
Top 5 Tuesday is a weekly meme created by Shanah @The Bionic Bookworm and is now being hosted by Meeghan @Meeghan Reads! This week, we're talking about book where something went right... Deacon King Kong by James McBride I read this last month and I wasn't exactly sure what to expect, so I was pleasantly … Continue reading T5T: Books Where Something Went Right
Last Year I Was Reading…
Last Year I Was Reading is a weekly meme created by Maria over at Reading Maria. This is my first time participating and I'm excited to see what comes up with these posts! How does one particpate? You take your current read and compare it to what you reading this exact time last year. Which … Continue reading Last Year I Was Reading…
My Week in Books {8/5/20}
Thrillers are proving to be the genre that saves me during these endless days of coronavirus. They don't require a ton of my attention, yet they keep me interested in reading and I can't seem to turn the pages fast enough. This isn't typically my preferred genre, so I really need to take advantage of … Continue reading My Week in Books {8/5/20}
August 2020 TBR
This month's Unread Shelf Challenge for the Unread Shelf Challenge hosted by Whitney at The Unread Shelf is to particpate in a buddy read. Because I h a t e buddy reads, I'm using my wild card and not taking part in the official challenge. My main focus on books this month will center around egalley books and … Continue reading August 2020 TBR
#6Degrees: From How To Do Nothing to The Overstory
Welcome back to the bookish version of Six Degrees of Separation. Here’s how it works: Start with the book suggested by Kate over at booksaremyfavouriteandbest, and see where you end up by linking it to six other titles. It’s easy and it’s fun, and no two chains are the same! This month’s starting point is … Continue reading #6Degrees: From How To Do Nothing to The Overstory
July 2020 Reading Wrap-Up
My reading life is just like real life - an up and down roller coaster on the daily. Some days I'm excited to read and other days...not so much. July By the Numbers: Total Books Read: 9 (6 DNFs) Audiobooks: 2 Five Star Reads: 1 Unread Shelf: 1 (0 DNFs) Books Aquired: 22 By Women Authors: 7 Nonfiction … Continue reading July 2020 Reading Wrap-Up
My Week in Books {7/29/20}
Holy smokes...we're already at the end of July! My kids start back to school in a few weeks and high school sports start next week so I feel like I'm cramming last minute summer reading in anywhere I can! My kids have been home for a full four months now and I'm not totally sure … Continue reading My Week in Books {7/29/20}
Q2: Top Reads & Recommendation Sources
I'm almost a full month behind on gettin this posted, but to be honest, I have needed to take a few breaks from social media and blogging these past few months. Life right now is just a little overwhelming! Click here if you missed my Q1: Top Reads & Recommendation Sources Post! Top Reads: Saving … Continue reading Q2: Top Reads & Recommendation Sources
