Books of 2023

I've still got seven books to finish this year, but I was excited about a book roundup! So here you go. My top books in each genre from what I read in 2023. NON-FICTION At this point in the year I’ve only read five non-fiction books. I have two more in the docket to read …

1,000 Books

I like to keep track of the books that I read in a spreadsheet, even though I've been using an app to keep track of my books for nearly a decade. This year I was updating my "All Books" spreadsheet (as opposed to the spreadsheets I have for each year) and realized I had read …

Books by Disabled Authors

Books I read in April, when I read books by disabled authors. Good Kings Bad Kings by Susan NussbaumI really enjoyed this and was floored when it was over because I still had 30 pages left in my ebook and was looking forward to more story! This is written from the perspective of a few …

Books by Women

These are books I read to celebrate Women's History Month 2023! The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times by Michelle ObamaMichelle Obama's advice on how to let your light shine! It was great with so many wise words. I appreciate her perspective, her grace, her confidence and humility - she is not claiming to …

Books by Black Authors

These are the books I read in celebration of Black History Month 2023. The Witchery by S. IsabelleIt was a little confusing at first because there are so many characters (and the names Thalia and Jaliah are too similar, in my opinion), but once I got into the swing of things I was ENTHRALLED. So …

Books by West & South Asian Authors

Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur JaswalOK so the book really does include several erotic stories both for and BY Punjabi widows. The book also includes a murder mystery and tough family dynamics and a budding romance! And it's ALL about being true to yourself, being bold in what you want and need …

Rest

Last night the last thing I did before I went to bed was to make an account on Care.com. My thought process: I am living paycheck to paycheck, essentially, and it’s really hard to save up any money (or any substantial amount of money) with my current income as is. Is there a job I …

50 Before 40 – Missouri

When I moved back to the States this past September I decided to give myself the goal of visiting all 50 states before I turn 40 (in November 2029). I am collecting magnets from each state I visit as momentos. This past weeked my dogs and I visited a new state - Missouri! I believe …

New Thesis Statement

I believe I just realized that (one of) the reason(s) why I don't like closed in spaces is because they cause me to slow down and be careful. One of my favorite get to know you questions is as follows: "If you had fifty words to describe yourself, what are three words that you would …

Keep on keeping on in 2021

http://www.artbratcomics.com I like lists and fresh starts and making a plan. I love clearly communicated expectations. Syllabus day in college actually was my favorite day because once I got those syllabi in hand I went back to my dorm room and wrote down every assignment in my planner on the day I would do it …