You know those reading insights on your Kindle or Audible account that tell you how many days in a row you’ve read? They lie. Don’t get me wrong, I’m sure they make some people feel really good. And justifiably so. Who doesn’t like the competition with oneself involved in keeping a streak? But I always know they’re lying to me. Right now, my … [Read more...]
My Favorite Books of January
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...]
