The practice of re-reading is usually talked about as a form of nostalgia, or comfort. That’s certainly a huge piece of why I re-read certain books, particularly those I will put on audio as I fall asleep, do laundry, or bake. And yet, I can’t help but notice that re-reading books has offered me something else, too.
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Lessons Learned From Reading Guilt
How to read more of what you love, ditch what you don’t, and develop a reading schedule that works for you I am a perfectionist to my core. As an Enneagram 1, perfection to me means that I pick and choose which things in life matter so much that I make them into moral, lifeContinue reading “Lessons Learned From Reading Guilt”
If Losing Control Scares You, Read ‘What Happens in Tomorrow World’
Uncertainty is a major and scary part of life. “What Happens in Tomorrow World?” was a wonderful surprise and made me re-think my coping strategies and attitudes to stress.
‘The Two Lives of Lydia Bird’ Puts a Brilliant Spin on Grief
‘The Two Lives of Lydia Bird’ sets a unique plot device that allows Josie Silver to examine how we move forward after the loss of someone dear.
4 Key Takeaways from ‘Living Better’ by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell reflects on his experience of living with depression over the course of a hectic and challenging career.
Junji Ito’s ‘Uzumaki’ is a Must-Read for Any Horror Fan
Junji Ito’s ‘Uzumaki’ should be a classic for the horror genre, for its originality and disturbing imagery that keeps you in a trance throughout. Here’s why.
Why Every Feminist Should Read Isabel Allende’s ‘The Soul of a Woman’
Isabel Allende’s “The Soul of a Woman” portrays feminism worldwide and captures the beauty and challenges of old age. Here’s why it was a refreshing read!
‘The Lost Apothecary’ Re-lit The Spark In My Reading Life
Getting out of my comfort zone and reading a book I’d normally skip made me overcome a reading slump and find a 2021 favourite in ‘The Lost Apothecary’.
If Mansplaining Women’s Issues in the Workplace Was a Book
In celebration of Women’s History Month, I ask the question: How can men be better mentors and allies to women in a professional environment? It is in that vein that I provide my critique of this book.
‘Vesper Flights’ by Helen Macdonald Shows Nature’s Magic Lies in It Not Being Human
Cautiously approaching Helen Macdonald’s latest after the deeply personal experience of reading (and re-reading) ‘H is for Hawk’
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