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Since I read with such relish, it's only fitting that those that don't suit my taste are spewed forth with vehemence. Below are my 10 least favorite reads from 2020. Prepare for my version of bookish vitriol. The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith Precious Ramotswe has set up the first ladies... Continue Reading →
The emotional fluxes of a long, difficult pregnancy laid me pretty low for most of 2020. I spent much of my time in bed, fighting off the demons of depression and debilitating nausea. God lifted my vacillating spirits through his word, sermons, and the teaching and testimony of other believers in books. I learned so... Continue Reading →
In 2020 I read over 160 books. Most of them were of the nonfiction variety, so picking my favorite fiction reads was a lot easier this year than in 2019. Here they are from least to greatest, my top 10 fiction reads from 2020. Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne I read a... Continue Reading →
January started my reading year well. My favorite book was probably Watership Down but only time will tell if it makes it onto my Top Reads Wrap-up for 2020. I didn't read as many books in February because of many personal goings-on. But I still squeezed in enough to keep my tally on the rise.... Continue Reading →
Total book count for 2019: 561 That number still kind of blows my mind a little. I know a lot of them are picture books, but it's still pretty crazy to me. Mostly because I still believe I don't read anywhere near fast enough. I WANT TO READ ALL THE BOOKS! My pledge this year... Continue Reading →
I read over 500 books last year from various genres, many of them children's picture books. When I tried to cut them down to my top 10 reads for the year, it was basically impossible. So I've split them up into multiple posts. This post is dedicated to my favorite graphic novel and comic collection... Continue Reading →
I read over 500 books last year from various genres. Many of these were children's picture books. I devoured them in droves during a bad depressive swing. I checked them out in stacks from the library and took them to bed where I curled up to read myself to sleep. There were so many lovely... Continue Reading →
I read over 500 books last year from various genres including many children's picture books. With so many books consumed, it's impossible that all of them would be my cup of tea. This post is dedicated to my least favorite reads from 2019. #10: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Megan Mullally and Nick... Continue Reading →
I read over 500 books last year from various genres, many of them children's picture books. When I tried to cut them down to my top 10 reads for the year, it was basically impossible. So I've split them up into multiple posts. This post is dedicated to my favorite fiction reads of 2019. #10:... Continue Reading →
I read over 500 books last year from various genres, many of them children's picture books. When I tried to cut them down to my top 10 reads for the year, it was basically impossible. So I've split them up into multiple posts. This post is dedicated to my favorite nonfiction reads from 2019. #... Continue Reading →
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