I started my reading year with a bang! As you may have read, my 2023 reading challenge is to read 200 books. It’s more than I’ve ever read before in a single year, so I’m worried I’ve set myself up to fail. If January is a reflection on how the rest of my reading year is going to go, I should be just fine. My 6 Favorite Books of … [Read more...]
5 Things I’ll Need to Survive the Spring 2023 Semester
Wow! New course prep is a lot of work! That’s what I was thinking during the weekend as I prepared for this week’s classes. As an adjunct professor, it’s been awhile since I’ve taught a brand new class. I had conveniently forgotten the uncertainty that comes with it (even in my 20th year of teaching) and the time it takes to create two (or more) … [Read more...]
The 43 Books I Dropped in 2022
You probably know that I think life’s too short to read bad books. While I always say it that way, it may not be the fairest phrase. The books I drop aren’t necessarily “bad.” In fact, there are likely books on my DNF list that you read and loved. People have different tastes, right? So, I guess I should say that life’s too short to read books you … [Read more...]
My 32 Favorite Fiction Books of 2022
I hate it when people ask you what your favorite book is. It’s really a terrible question. It’s like trying to choose your favorite song or which dog you love most. There are just too many great options to choose one. I love reviewing my favorite fiction books of 2022 because it reminds me of all the amazing books I read, and there were a … [Read more...]
My 12 Favorite Nonfiction Books of 2022
I have a method to my reading madness. I always have at least one nonfiction book going in print in addition to an audiobook and a fiction book, typically in digital format. When I got my Audible stats for 2022, I wasn’t surprised that most of the books I listened to were biographies, memoirs, and personal and professional development. I … [Read more...]
My 2023 Reading Challenge
I’m not one to shy away from a challenge. I’m the kind of person that seeks them out. But even I may have bitten off more than I can chew with my 2023 reading challenge. Let me explain. My 2022 Reading Fail Before I get into the nitty gritty of my 2023 reading challenge, I should tell you about last year’s challenge. I gave myself the goal of … [Read more...]
My Favorite Books of December
It’s tough going into the last month of the year knowing that you aren’t going to meet your reading goal. That’s exactly what I did this year. I went into December somehow holding out hope that I could read 32 books to reach my 150-book total. Never mind that I average like 11 books a month. Ah, forever the optimist. I didn’t get far into the … [Read more...]
