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Have you ever been in the middle of a book when a

Have you ever been in the middle of a book when a big twist makes you think, "Huh, that was weird"? I'm all for creative license, but some twists are just a bit much.

If you've read The Cruel Prince series, The Queen of Nothing is not nearly as brilliant as the first two, but a perfectly acceptable conclusion to the series.

#didntseethatcoming #plottwist #thequeenofnothing #booksinthewild #booksoutside #booksinnature #themountainsarecalling

What are your thoughts on minimalism? Does it spar

What are your thoughts on minimalism? Does it spark joy with you?

I'm firmly in the minimalist lifestyle camp. Not in a fanatical way. Decluttering has definitely made my home more manageable. But more than that, intentional living has left me with a feeling of empowerment. I'm choosing my life/money/time instead of wasting it thoughtlessly.

Today on the blog, I'm covering the best (and worst) minimalism books.

Also, if I ever wrote a minimalism book, I would be tempted to have a bright red cover to make it stand out from the pack.

What's the most random place you've been caught wi

What's the most random place you've been caught with a book?⁠
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Yes, this picture is completely staged, but I did try to read an e-book on my gondola ride while skiing the other day. ⁠
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Unfortunately, I got motion sickness and had to stop. I'm not particularly keen on chatting with strangers, so now I've switched to audiobooks.

In case you are wondering, yes, I'm in New York. No, you won't see pictures until after the fact. I'm of the opinion you need to live in the moment and share it later.

#winterisforskiing #gondolaride #snowbasin #alwaysreading #winterreads #januaryreads #avidreader

What do you hate most about flying? I know for mo

What do you hate most about flying?

I know for most people it's seat size or delays/lost luggage. I'm very small, have a direct flight and no checked luggage, so I'm good.

Every time I fly, I'm terrified of my ears not pressuring. I've had this happen several times before and it's awful. To make matters worse, I was just diagnosed with an ear infection. Fingers crossed my medicine works or this could be an extremely uncomfortable evening.

Regardless, it will be worth it to spend a long weekend in the city with my sister! Expect to see plenty of NYC Insta pics in the coming weeks.

Book: Before the Fall by Noah Hawley
Man and boy survive plane crash. Man then hounded by media. Brilliant commentary on the 24-hour media cycle and our need to know RIGHT NOW what happened without regards to the reality that proper investigation takes time.

Have you ever broken up with a book series? ⁠ I

Have you ever broken up with a book series?
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I loved Children of Blood and Bone; I recommend it all the time on the blog. When I picked up the sequel, I expected to fall in love right away.

Yet, I didn't. Actually, I found myself forcing my way through it. And I don't know why. It had plenty of action, romance, and everything you would expect from young adult fantasy.
It's not you, it's me.

#bookbreakup #sorrynotsorry #childrenofvirtueandvengeance
#winterreads #januaryreads #avidreader

Do your kids ever recommend books for you to read?

Do your kids ever recommend books for you to read?

My eight-year-old came up to me the other day and said, "Mom, this is the best book. You have to read it." It's about a boy visiting the Louvre who goes back in time and meets the Three Musketeers, taking the place of D'Artagnan.
Was it the best book ever? No. But I loved reading along with my son and discussing books with him.

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