As I began to plan my blog entry about the plays I've been reading, I experienced the familiar embarrassment of feeling unqualified to write about "literature." Although I took courses on Shakespeare during college, they were fairly introductory. I have no degree in literature, nor have I explored it in a scholarly way on my … Continue reading Reading the Shelves – Check-In
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Reading the Shelves – Check-In
Currently Reading Fiction (Middle Grades) Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers. Can't seem to get back into it. I poke at a few pages and then get distracted by other books. As always, it's the danger of seeing a movie (and an excellent one, at that) before reading the book. Recently Completed Plays Harry Potter and … Continue reading Reading the Shelves – Check-In
Reading the Shelves – Check-In
Currently Reading Fiction (Middle Grades) Anastasia at Your Service by Lois Lowry. There was such a gap between when I started reading this book to when I resumed more recently, that I've lost track of many (likely important) details. I think I will need to start over this week and give it a do-over reading.Mary … Continue reading Reading the Shelves – Check-In
Reading the Shelves – Check-In
I'm back to the weekly updates, so everything here is what I've managed in the past week. It's been a slow reading (and writing) week, so my goal is to get back into the groove. At some point, all of life's distractions, even the serious, challenging ones, can't continue to be my excuse. I'm also … Continue reading Reading the Shelves – Check-In
Reading the Shelves – Check-In
Last week I updated the check-in with all of my end-of-year reading. Today I'm updating all of my 2019 reading efforts so far. After this, it's back to the weekly updates. Improving patterns! Building good habits! Yes! (One too many self-help podcasts this week. Don't panic. I'm switching back to the comedies.) Also, I'm setting … Continue reading Reading the Shelves – Check-In
Reading the Shelves – Check-In
I finished 2018 strong, but 2019 has proven itself to be a challenge. And rather than using reading or writing as an escape or a way to refresh, I took time off from both for about a month. As I start to emerge from beneath my dark cloud, I am trying to reinstate the good … Continue reading Reading the Shelves – Check-In
Reading the Shelves – Check-In
The most amazing storytelling I experienced this week came in audio form. I am now obsessed with Wooden Overcoats, a podcast sitcom that has strong echoes of Fawlty Towers, but also the perfect amount of absurdity and sweetness. I haven't felt this much love for a creative work in a long time. It's a full-hearted, … Continue reading Reading the Shelves – Check-In
Reading the Shelves – Check-In
Friday was an excellent day in my writing career. I received a rejection! It seems silly to celebrate, but it's a sign that I'm doing something, and for that I'm happy...considering how long I've taken to get here. Also, although the rejection email had the feel of a form letter, the sentiment was positive. I … Continue reading Reading the Shelves – Check-In
Reading the Shelves – Check-In
Currently Reading Non-fiction Calypso by David Sedaris: Though still comedic, the vignettes are taking a dark turn with a focus on the suicide of David's sister Tiffany. On an unrelated note, I just heard David Sedaris voicing a part on the new season of BoJack Horseman, a brilliant animated (but for adults) Netflix show. He played … Continue reading Reading the Shelves – Check-In
Reading the Shelves – Check-In
Vacation is over... (Sad face.) But I'm continuing to read when I can. And it's probably why I haven't been getting enough sleep... Currently Reading Non-fiction Calypso by David Sedaris: Too focused on Crazy Rich Asians. Hope to return to it soon. The Curated Closet by Anuschka Rees. See above. Fiction (Adult/YA) Crazy Rich Asians … Continue reading Reading the Shelves – Check-In
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