I am so behind on my reading goal this year whereas I typically I far surpass it. Normally I average about 100 books a year, but I’ve only finished 33 so far, and the majority have been very light, as you put it, “candy bar” books. (Truly enjoyed some laugh out loud audiobooks from Portia Macintosh and the Magical Midlife Madness graphic audio series though!) The “unprecedented times” have got me down in a big way, and it wasn’t until this last month that I’ve really had the motivation to get out of my slump and read things that actually require more brain power.
Of your suggestions! I finally read The Ministry of Time and thoroughly enjoyed it. I have purchased a beautiful copy of Jane Eyre after your newsletter on it and am waiting for the perfect time to strike. I also tried a broccoli recipe from one of the veggie cookbooks you suggested! Delish. Truly I think half of my tbr is from this newsletter at this point. Hopefully my desire to read books that are more thought-provoking comes back soon.
ack thanks libby!! i'm so happy you responded and totally feel you. I think that desire for thought provoking books will ebb and flow, but I definitely encourage you to read as your whims desire. I think that's especially important in these trying times. Its a much needed break from this reality. I find myself alternating moods wildly!
i'm beyond delighted that you got some good ladder recs in there! ooh cannot wait for you to read jane eyre, wait for some nice moody weather. maybe even on your uk trip! (though I can imagine lugging around a larger book may not be fun...)
I am so behind on my reading goal this year whereas I typically I far surpass it. Normally I average about 100 books a year, but I’ve only finished 33 so far, and the majority have been very light, as you put it, “candy bar” books. (Truly enjoyed some laugh out loud audiobooks from Portia Macintosh and the Magical Midlife Madness graphic audio series though!) The “unprecedented times” have got me down in a big way, and it wasn’t until this last month that I’ve really had the motivation to get out of my slump and read things that actually require more brain power.
Of your suggestions! I finally read The Ministry of Time and thoroughly enjoyed it. I have purchased a beautiful copy of Jane Eyre after your newsletter on it and am waiting for the perfect time to strike. I also tried a broccoli recipe from one of the veggie cookbooks you suggested! Delish. Truly I think half of my tbr is from this newsletter at this point. Hopefully my desire to read books that are more thought-provoking comes back soon.
ack thanks libby!! i'm so happy you responded and totally feel you. I think that desire for thought provoking books will ebb and flow, but I definitely encourage you to read as your whims desire. I think that's especially important in these trying times. Its a much needed break from this reality. I find myself alternating moods wildly!
i'm beyond delighted that you got some good ladder recs in there! ooh cannot wait for you to read jane eyre, wait for some nice moody weather. maybe even on your uk trip! (though I can imagine lugging around a larger book may not be fun...)