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Get Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E95: Books with PiePie is the most-loved Thanksgiving holiday dessert and that means that many of us are either buying or making a pie this Thanksgiving week.
So today, I’m sharing three books (make that four!) that have pie as a central theme: one classic must-read, one book that changed my life, a middle grade novel that will compel you to quickly turn the pages and a book that you wouldn’t think is about pie.
Come listen and get ready for some delicious holiday reading!
You’ll find the show notes for the episode with li...2023-11-2119 min
Kidlit Love: Conversations with Picture Book, Middle Grade and YA AuthorsE3: James Preller: Exit 13 SeriesToday’s guest knows a thing or two about children’s literature. He’s written over 80 books across multiple topics and formats from The Jigsaw Jones series and Scary Tales to The Courage Test and the Exit 13 series.
James Preller is here to talk about all things children’s literature: the journey he’s taken, the books he’s written, the things he’s now teaching and a sneak peek into his soon-to-be-published books, too.
You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here.
Joi...2023-11-171h 05Get Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E94: Holiday Notebook Tradition 2023It’s that time of year….time to break out my annual holiday notebook tradition!
Years ago, I created my first holiday notebook out of sheer desperation to better manage the holidays.
Now, it’s a tool that I cannot live without.
Come listen as I re-air last year’s episode describing what a holiday notebook is, how you can make one and why you need to start yours today. I’ll also share what’s new about my notebook this year and invite you to create one with me, step-by-step.
You’ll find...2023-11-1427 minKidlit Love: Conversations with Picture Book, Middle Grade and YA AuthorsE2: Ann Braden: Opinions and OpossumsIf I could only choose one book as my personal, all-time-favorite middle grade novel, it would be written by the author I’m talking with today: Ann Braden.
Today, I am talking with Ann Braden about all things middle grade: how she started writing, where her ideas come from and what she hopes readers will walk away with, too. We’ll take a deeper dive into her latest book, Opinions and Opossums, a book I think the world needs more than ever.
You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the...2023-11-1034 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E93: Time to Write with Emily Winslow
I started my Get Lit(erate). Podcast to share my love of books with others and offer sets of books to help readers manage life’s challenges and have some fun along the way.
But I also started talking about my love of writing and notebooking…and it turns out those are some of the most popular episodes!
Today, I’m talking with Emily Winslow. She’s the author of Time to Write, a book full of inspiring lessons and practical skills to write the novel you’ve always wanted.
She’s certainly sp...2023-11-0742 minKidlit Love: Conversations with Picture Book, Middle Grade and YA AuthorsE1: Padma Venkatraman: Born Behind BarsI am thrilled to welcome you to the inaugural episode of Kidlit Love!
Today, I am talking with Padma Venkatraman, author of multiple young adult and middle grade novels and novels in verse. We’re talking specifically about her books The Bridge Home and Born Behind Bars, two incredibly powerful novels that stole my heart. We’ll also talk about the other books she’s written, how and why her stories came to be and how books offer readers opportunities to learn compassion for others, too.
You’ll find the show notes for the episode with link...2023-11-0340 minKidlit Love: Conversations with Picture Book, Middle Grade and YA AuthorsE0: Welcome to the Kidlit Love Podcast!Welcome to the Kidlit Love podcast!
In today’s episode, I’m giving you all the details behind the podcast starting with who I am and why I created the podcast. I’ll give you the backstory behind it all, let you know what to expect and offer ways we can connect, too.
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Instagram2023-11-0311 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E92: Literate Love for October 2023On the last day of every month, I share a little bit of literate love with the world: what I’ve been reading, writing, learning and loving.
Come listen as I share four books I loved, two important writing prompts, a crazy amount of learning to support my new projects and some things I’ve loved, too.
You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here.
Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Pa...2023-10-3128 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E91: Shine a Light on Mental Health with Sagit SchwartzOctober is World Mental Health month and I’m talking with Sagit Schwartz on the power books have to shine a light on mental health.
She’s here to talk about her debut novel: Since She’s Been Gone.
Sagit Schwartz is a writer, producer, and licensed psychotherapist. Her work has been featured in Medium, Slate, The Atlantic, Reddit NoSleep, and Lifetime Television. She resides with her husband, daughter, and rescue dog in a Southern California beach town….and her novel is incredible for so many reasons.
It’s the first book I’ve read (if no...2023-10-2428 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E90: Cozy Books with Fall FlavorsIt’s officially Fall and that means I am enjoying my favorite season of the year. Time for warm socks, crunchy leaves and cozy reading.
Did you know that the term cozy is actually a special subgenre? Think cozy mysteries, cozy romances and even cozy fantasy novels.
And where there are cozy books…there is food. =)
Today, I am sharing 3 cozy books full of Fall flavors: pumpkin, apples and pumpkin spice babka, too.
You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentione...2023-10-1719 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E89: Joyful Journaling with Becca Rae EagleI love meeting people who embody the kind of life I want to live and have mastered the habits and mindsets that I’m trying to grow.
Today’s guest is my ultimate guide for bringing joyful, mindful journaling into my daily life. Becca Rae Eagle is an educator, podcast host, author and writing doula here to talk about joyful journaling and her 60-Day One-Word Journaling project.
Like me, Becca enjoys one-word themes to help her focus and get intentional on the page. I know I’ll be trying her technique and journaling to some of the...2023-10-1035 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E88: Books That Feel Like TherapyBooks can help us grow through what we go through and there are two broad categories of books in bibliotherapy: books that EXPLICITLY help us and books that IMPLICITLY help us.
Today, I am sharing three books that blur the boundaries of bibliotherapy in different ways.
One book is a bestseller, one is brand new and one is yet-to-be-published, but should be in your pre-order cart.
Come listen as I explore three books that feel like therapy.
You’ll find the show notes for the episode with all mentioned links here.
2023-10-0328 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E87: Literate Love for September 2023Every month, I share a little bit of literate love: what I’ve been reading, writing, learning and loving all month long in hopes that it inspires the same for you.
Today, I’m sharing four incredible books you haven’t heard about yet on the podcast, a bookish prompt for your notebook, LOTS of fun things I’ve been learning and of course, some things I loved that brought me happiness and health, too.
You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here.
2023-09-3033 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E86: Restorative Reading & WritingBooks and notebooks have always been a large part of my life, but their role has shifted and changed over time.
Today, I talk about where I’ve been, where I am now and how I’ve been using reading and writing to make life better.
Come listen as I explore restorative reading and writing: what it is, why it matters, how to get started and much more!
You’ll find the show notes for the episode with all mentioned links here.
Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitatio...2023-09-2638 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E85: The Pleasure & Power of Planning with Sarah Hart UngerWhen I first started this podcast, I made a wish list of guests to invite on the podcast and today, I am thrilled to share that one of my wishes came true. =)
Today, I am talking with Sarah Hart Unger of Best Laid Plans. This is one of my FAVORITE podcasts because Sarah goes all in on a topic she loves: paper planning.
She talks all things planning and planning adjacent: how and why to plan, the kinds of planners that might be right for each of us, routines and rituals to add into our d...2023-09-1935 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E84: Books That Spark Wild Curiosity with Elora MaxwellRecently, I read a historical fiction novel that sparked my interest in a historical event in a way that no other book has done: The Shore of Forever by Elora Maxwell.
This book was completely captivating. It was focused on a fascinating period of history and told the story of three characters who each had my heart and taught me a thing or two about how to live life. But even better than that, it lit my reading heart and sent me down a beautiful rabbit hole of curiosity.
Today, I’m talking with Elora Max...2023-09-1232 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E83: Three Books with Back to School VibesHere in the United States, we’ve just observed Labor Day. That means back to school, cooler weather and my favorite pumpkin flavors.
Today, I’m sharing three books with back-to-school vibes: two fiction novels set squarely in academia and one memoir with strong threads of school excellence throughout.
You'll find the show notes for this episode here.
Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life i...2023-09-0519 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E82: Summer Literate LoveEvery month (almost!) I share a little bit of literate love: what I’ve been reading, writing, learning and loving all month long.
Today, I’m sharing the summer edition of my monthly recap. I’ve got four great books to share, some fun writing experiences, a cookie recreation I am proud of and something making me VERY happy during this last week of August.
Be sure to listen to the end….I share how you can win a SIGNED version of one of my favorite picture books!
You'll find the show notes for this...2023-08-3133 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E81: Journaling in The Secret Garden with Keri WiltThere are many iconic books that we tuck into our reading hearts and one of those books for me is The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
Originally published in 1911, this book still captivates the minds and hearts of many readers and I’d argue the lessons inside are even more important today than they were long ago.
Today, I am talking with Keri Wilt, Burnett’s great-great-granddaughter and a heart cultivator at The Well-Tended Life, a podcast to help you unearth the tools to keep you growing and blooming true in every season.
I lo...2023-08-2951 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E80: Fairy Tales as Life CoachingThere’s one genre that I have not read in my adult reading life for a VERY long time…and I know because I keep meticulous track of the books I read: fairy tales.
That all changes starting now!
Today, I’m talking with Donna Fields. She has spent years studying fairy tales and is ready to flip everything we thought we knew about fairy tales upside down…and give us some life coaching in the process, too.
You’ll remember the fairy tales of your childhood, be blown away by one simple, yet powerful...2023-08-2235 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E79: Exploring Journal Tip-InsToday, I’m sharing a new journaling technique that I’m trying in my notebook: a journal tip-in. It’s a fun way to add function AND beauty to your notebook and I wish I tried it sooner.
I talk about what tip-ins are, how they can serve our notebooks and how we can create one. Then, I’ll get personal and talk about how I’m currently experimenting with tip-ins in my own stack of notebooks and ask for special requests, too.
You'll find the show notes for this episode here.
Love this podcast...2023-08-1535 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E78: Books to Celebrate Book Lovers DayLet’s celebrate National Book Lovers Day!
I love all things books and reading: books, bookstores, bookshelves, book bins, book covers, book sleeves, bookmarks, bookish culture, bookish fun and more.
That’s why I have a special place in my reading heart for books about books. Not only do they indulge my bookish heart, but they place me square into the lives of other bookish people, too.
We are not alone. =)
Today, I’m sharing a collection of books that embrace bookish culture.
You’ll find three of my all-time fa...2023-08-0831 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E77: Joyful Junk Journaling with Jenn BeginI love all kinds of notebooking and journaling, but there’s one kind that I have not yet tried: junk journaling.
So, I’ve brought on a special guest to help me think through what junk journaling is, why we should all give it a try and how to get started.
Jenn Begin is the perfect guest to share her passion for junk journaling and spark that magic in each of us, too. Join us as we talk about junk journaling, how we can bring our reading life inside the pages of our journals and what...2023-08-0145 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E76: Unexpected Books for Summer ReadingToday, I am talking about a particular bookish problem I often have: reading the books on my tall TBR stack in the season I intentionally wanted to read them in.
I have many books that I wanted to read this summer IN the summer season because they have all the summertime vibes: they take place in the summer in warm and beachy locations and give off the summertime vibes: fun, sun and romance.
But summer is HALFWAY over and I have not read any of them. None.
So today, I’m sharing three boo...2023-07-2520 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E75: Reading & Writing in Five SensesEver since I read The Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin, I’ve been thinking about my days a bit differently. I’m noticing things more. I’m attempting to listen more. I’m striving to stay present in the moment, to really experience it.
I’m trying to choose a bigger life and this book is helping me do it.
Today, I’m revealing a new side to my professional life, one I’ve been thinking about for YEARS and this book has finally helped me make the leap to bring it to life.
I’ll share my e...2023-07-1836 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E74: Books That Can Take Us PlacesToday, I’m talking with Kara Infante of the Bookish Flights podcast. What started as a chance to talk about hyperlocal books from the Midwest to broaden my own reading life turned into another chance to talk about the power of books.
Together, we explore how we can use books as tools to take us places AND to prepare us for life moves to those places, too. We’ll uncover the themes present in Kara’s book flight, think about how they relate to our own life values and add even more books to our TBR stacks.
Yo...2023-07-1155 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E73: The Get Lit(erate). BackstoryI always love a good literate backstory: how an author decided to write, the way a book came to life, why a writer shares specific stories on the page.
Knowing the backstory, connecting to the backstory and truly understanding ‘all the things’ connects me to authors and books in new ways.
And I LOVE that.
Today, I’ve decided to share my own backstory with you, but with a twist. My very first Get Lit(erate). Patreon member flipped the script and interviewed ME for the podcast. Together, we talk about our love of book...2023-07-0442 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E74: Literate Love for June 2023It’s time to share a little bit of literate love for June of 2023!
Today, I share what I’ve been reading, writing, learning and loving in the month of June in hopes that it inspires your own reading and writing, too.
You'll find the show notes for this episode here.
Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You’ll get bon...2023-06-3035 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E72: Getting Writing Inspiration From BooksThis summer, I’ve set a goal to really lean into my writing life. I want to write more regularly, tackle some writing projects, write outside the box and boost my writing communities, too.
So, I’ve joined two very different writing groups and have been reflecting on what I like about each, what I’ve learned about the process and what really works for me.
Surprisingly, I’ve realized how much I like writing to a prompt…tiny clips of song lyrics, to be exact. These nuggets of inspiration are shockingly helpful in showing up to the pa...2023-06-2731 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E71: Three Books to Spark a PassionDo you remember the hobbies and passions you had as a child? Do you make time and space for them in your adult life? I knew I could seriously improve in this department in my own life, so I turned to books.
Books that remind me how important it is to make time for things we enjoy and care about. Books that spark a flame to get back to the things that make us happy. Books that show us what can happen to the trajectory of our lives if we do.
Those are the kinds of...2023-06-2024 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E70: Our Reading Rules with Christie ZimmerToday, I’m talking with Christie Zimmer on the power of journaling to make our lives better….especially our reading lives.
We’ve collaborated together to create a colorful printable to help us reflect on our rules for reading, where they came from and what they mean, if they serve us or not and how we want to harness their power in the future.
But the best part? While this might begin with a discussion about the rules in our reading life, it’s the perfect prompt to think about other rules in our lives and if the...2023-06-1347 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E69: Books for Alzheimer's Awareness MonthJune is Alzheimers and Dementia month.
With over 55 million people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related illnesses, many of us are personally impacted by this disease.
Today, I’m sharing three books that have been particularly powerful in my own reading life on this topic.
But since I have more to share, I’ve created a book list with many more recommendations in hopes that you find a book that’s right for you.
You'll find the show notes for this episode here.
Love this podcast and want more? Con...2023-06-0624 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E68: Literate Love for April 2023Every month, I share what I’ve been reading, writing, learning and loving in a bonus episode.
Today, I’m sharing a list of books you haven’t heard me talk about on the podcast yet, a writing group that’s lighting my writing heart on fire, a fun historical project that involves a notebook and something I never knew I could do at my local library.
You'll find the show notes for this episode here.
Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community...2023-05-3135 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E67: Lit Gifts for GraduatesIt’s graduation season! Today, I share a bit of my own graduation regret and offer a collection of fantastic gifts for graduates, Get Lit(erate)-style.
You’ll find three picture books, three notebooks, three technology gadgets and three bookish gifts just for fun on today’s episode.
You'll find the show notes for this episode here.
Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in o...2023-05-3037 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E66: Books to Celebrate AANHPI MonthI regularly reflect on my reading statistics generated from my bookish spreadsheet so I can continue to grow as a reader. I just reviewed my updated reading charts and did NOT like what I saw.
Today, I share and think through my latest bookish statistics and offer a collection of books to celebrate AANHPI month so I can diversify my reading life in the process.
You'll find the show notes for this episode here.
Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community! Each mo...2023-05-2342 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E65: Five Fresh Notebook ExperimentsWriting daily in my various notebooks, especially my Morning Pages notebook, has been a life-changing practice for me, but sometimes, those gleaming white pages can feel daunting.
Often, I’ll find myself writing about the same thing over and over again or writing in the same way over and over again. And while that’s not a bad thing, sometimes I just need to get out of a notebooking rut.
Today, I’m sharing five fresh writing experiments to get you out of a notebooking rut, too.
You'll find the show notes for the epi...2023-05-1631 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E64: Three Books to Explore MotherhoodEvery May, we explore and celebrate the concept of motherhood: the incredibly loving act of caring for another.
And while we may not all be mothers in the traditional sense, we all have experience with our own sense of mothering and what that conjures up for us.
Today, I’m sharing three books (and a few bonus recommendations, too!) that explore the concept of motherhood.
One book you won’t expect, one book is brand new and one book will make you think about mothering in a way you likely never have.
You...2023-05-0924 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E63: Super Bloom with Megan TadyI love book birthdays: celebrating the day that new books are released into the world for readers to experience and learn from.
Today, we are celebrating the release of Megan Tady’s debut novel titled Super Bloom.
I devoured this book and it has a place on many of my personal book lists: books I’ve hugged, books with amazing first lines and books that show me new possibilities.
Come listen as I talk with Megan about the journey to her book birthday, all about her debut novel and what’s next on the horiz...2023-05-0241 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E62: April 2023 Literate LoveIt’s time for my monthly bonus episode of literate love!
Each month, I’ll share what I’ve been reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes that it inspires your own literate life, too.
Today, I share the books I’ve read, the writing prompts I’ve tried, the things I’ve learned and the little things that have brought me literate love in April of 2023.
You'll find the show notes for this episode here.
Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patreon...2023-04-3036 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E61: The How & Why of Shelf CareSpring is in the air and that means Spring cleaning, organizing and freshening. Why not bring a bit of that Spring organization to our bookshelves?
Today, I am talking about shelf-care: showing love to your bookshelf in mindful and intentional ways to rejuvenate your reading life.
You'll find the show notes for this episode here.
Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our o...2023-04-2532 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E60: The Kindred Spirits MailboxToday, I’ve officially added a new place to my bookish bucket list: The Kindred Spirits Mailbox in North Carolina.
I am quite smitten with this mailbox and all it represents. Join me today to hear what the Kindred Spirits Mailbox is, what it represents, the books it reminds me of and what it can offer all of us.
You'll find the show notes for this episode here.
Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community! Each month, we take a deep dive into...2023-04-1824 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E59: Self-Discovery Journaling with Jen LaffinBooks and notebooks are my favorite tools to create a life we love.
Today, I am talking with someone who offers a new kind of journaling to help others achieve their biggest goals. Jen Laffin is an educator-turned life coach that believes in the power of the pen to guide us to where we want to go next.
In this episode, we’re talking all about journaling for self-discovery: the why, the how and how NOT to get in our own way.
Plus, I’ll wrap up the episode with a list of books p...2023-04-1152 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E58: All Things Morning PagesNotebooking is a big part of my life and my most treasured notebook is my Morning Pages journal.
I’ve mentioned it a few times on the podcast, but I haven’t taken a deep dive into the world of Morning Pages….until now.
Join me as I explore what Morning pages are, how you can get started, what to write about, how to sustain your habit over time and answers to common questions.
Come listen!
You'll find the show notes for this episode here.
Love this podcast and want more...2023-04-0635 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E57: ChatGPT Made Me Read ItI’ve been experimenting with ChatGPT in my professional and personal life and have some strong opinions about how it might be used to boost our reading lives.
Today, I share the specific prompts I used inside ChatGPT to decide what to read next. I was shocked at the accurateness of the information and even more surprised at the level of reflection it prompted about my reading life.
You'll find the show notes for this episode here.
Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patre...2023-04-0422 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E56: Monthly Literate Love March 2023
I love sending literate love out into the world so that my obsession can inspire others to lean into what they love, too.
So, I’ve launched a monthly addition to the Get Lit(erate). podcast: monthly literate love!
Each month, I’ll share what I’ve been reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes that it inspires your own literate life, too.
Today, I share the books I’ve read, the writing prompts I’ve tried, the things I’ve learned and the little things that have brought me literate love in March...2023-03-3043 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E55: Crafty Books & Sew It! Workshop with Ellen Lumpkin BrownMarch is National Crafting month and I have a new kind of episode for you that blends a set of crafty books with a crafty interview with someone who connects her love of books, libraries and crafts together.
Today, I am talking with Ellen Lumpkin Brown of Sew It! Workshop, a virtual and pop-up sewing studio that embodies books and reading and creativity for a purpose. I recently completed one of Ellen’s virtual workshops with my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community and created a weighted eye mask perfect for resting my tired reading and writing eyes.
...2023-03-2850 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E54: The Power of Middle Grade Novels with Ann BradenHow’s your Middle Grade March been going? I’m here with a VERY special guest. She is one of my favorite middle grade authors: Ann Braden!
Today, we celebrate the power of middle grade novels. You’ll learn about her unexpected backstory, the pieces of her life found inside all three of her books and how her books have become movements.
Ann’s energy is contagious and you won’t want to miss her enthusiasm for all things middle grade.
You'll find the show notes for this episode here.
Love this podca...2023-03-2351 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E53: Books to be Read in Small Doses & in No Particular OrderToday’s episode was inspired by my recent #ReadYourFeed post. This is where I read the social media feed of a friend or follower and recommend a book I think they’ll love.
Last week’s recommendation sent me down a rabbit hole of bookish inspiration full of inspirational books that could be read in small doses and in no particular order.
Today, I’m sharing those books. They’re perfect for when you need a dose of inspiration, a bit of reflection or a spur to action.
You'll find the show notes for this e...2023-03-2133 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E52: Yes, You Can! Self-Publishing with Wendy ReedI’ve had a dream in my heart for a while… to write a picture book.
I’ve always wanted to write my own picture book, but never felt confident or competent enough to actually take any action.
Until today.
Today, I talked with Wendy Reed, author of over 18 books she’s independently published. We talked about our shared love of books, her courage to self-publish and how that first book led her to writing dreams she didn’t even know she had inside her.
You’re sure to be inspired, just like I...2023-03-1642 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E51: Bibliotherapy with The Keeper of Lost ThingsI’m back with another episode on bibliotherapy!
I received some many wonderful comments and curious questions about the practice that I decided to create another episode on the topic.
But this one is different.
Today, I’m walking you through my own unique process of bibliotherapy with a book I’ve read recently. We’ll talk about how to find the time to read, which books to choose, how we engage with the book and what comes next.
You'll find the show notes for this episode here.
Love this pod...2023-03-1439 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E50: Find Your Journaling Path with Christie ZimmerToday is a big day on the Get Lit(erate). podcast.
I’m interviewing someone that brings me a great deal of journaling inspiration with her colorful, curious and whimsical printable journals and journal pages: Christie Zimmer!
I feel like Christie is my journaling twin, as we have very similar philosophies about journaling and notebooking and we often head to our notebook for many of the same reasons.
But there’s one key difference: I tend to stay in the left side of my brain when I journal, sticking to my tried and true...2023-03-0946 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E49: Books to Celebrate Middle Grade MarchMiddle Grade March is here! We have the entire month to read, enjoy and celebrate all things middle grade children’s literature and that’s exactly what I’m doing today.
You'll find the show notes for this episode here.
Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You’ll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much...2023-03-0740 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E48: Journaling for Mental HealthSome of my most popular episodes on this podcast have been on the power and possibility of bringing a consistent notebooking and journaling habit into our lives.
We might think we are too busy, too overwhelmed and too tired to journal daily…and we might be. But honestly, we cannot afford not to and I’ll tell you why.
Today, I’m exploring the power of journaling and notebooking to support our mental health.
I’ll share powerful research on why journaling is important to our physical, mental and emotional health and share three sp...2023-03-0231 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E47: Books for National Eating Disorders WeekI often bring a lot of whimsy into this podcast.
We share books that make us run to the stationary store, celebrate Festivus and make us hungry.
We talk about notebook love languages, complete journaling challenges together and share our favorite writing supplies.
But we also talk about serious things, too. Books that can help us when we get a diagnosis. Notebook prompts that can bring us greater clarity in life.
Today is a more serious kind of day.
This week is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week and I’m sharing a collection of books that explore body image, disordered ea...2023-02-2838 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E46: Reading Challenges with Allison of Mind JoggleThere’s nothing better than bookish conversation with bookish friends, is there?!
Join me as I talk all things book challenges with Allison of Mind Joggle. Her blog has been a favorite of mine for some time and when I saw that she was looking at reading challenges in a new way in 2023 too, I knew we had to chat.
Allison and I talk about reading, reading challenges, books and everything in between.
You'll find the show notes for this episode here.
Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your in...2023-02-2329 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E45: Books to Embrace WinteringEach month inside my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community, we explore a one-word theme in our reading and writing lives to make our actual lives better.
This month, our theme is WINTERING.
The idea of wintering is simple and incredibly appealing: wintering means we give ourselves the space to rest and recover alongside Mother Nature.
Today, I’m sharing the episode from inside my Patreon community so you can explore 28 new books perfect for this time of year, too.
Then, if you like what you hear, you can join my community fo...2023-02-2141 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E44: Celebrating Children's Literature with James PrellerLove is in the air!
Chocolate is being eaten, roses are being given and it’s time to think about what sets our reading hearts on fire.
For me, that’s an easy one: children’s literature!
I love all things children’s literature. I devoured books when I was a kid, read them like it was my job as an educator (it was!) and choose to intentionally bring them into my adult reading life today.
So today on the podcast, we are celebrating children’s literature. And there is no better gue...2023-02-1647 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E43: What's Your Notebook Love Language?Happy Valentine’s Day!
To celebrate, I’ve got a fun episode that dives deep into the world of notebooking.
Today, we are diving deep into our notebook love languages.
Yes, notebook love languages.
First, I’ll talk about The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman and how it can be a game-changer for our relationships.
Then, I’ll talk about the 5 Notebook Love Languages, what they mean for your writing life and the perfect notebooking supplies for you.
Come listen!
You'll find the show notes for this...2023-02-1432 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E42: Hyper-Local Books with JD SperoSo, I figured out something about my reading life that I did not know I needed:
Hyper-local books.
Hyper local books are books that have a strong sense of place and take place in an actual setting with actual references of local points of interest.
I had no idea how much this truly enhanced the reading experience until I read a few books set in my upstate New York location by JD Spero.
These books captivated me in a way that other books could not because I felt like I was...2023-02-0949 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E41: Books for National Send a Friend a Card DayDo you know what day it is? It’s National Send a Card to a Friend Day!
To celebrate, I’m sharing a collection of books that celebrate friendship AND letter-writing that are sure to remind you of the power of having both in your life. Then, I’m issuing you a challenge to celebrate this whimsical holiday in your own life.
You'll find the show notes for this episode here.
Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community! Each month, we take a deep...2023-02-0727 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E40: What the H-E-Double-Hockey-Sticks BooksIf you are reading this, then chances are you love reading (and writing!). You make time in your busy life to read and enjoy the benefits.
But why?
In today’s episode, we think about WHY we read. For me, it comes down to one simple theme:
I read to grow.
I purposefully grow my reading life so my actual life can grow, too, and so I’m sharing three books that made me literally stop and yell to the air: What the H-E-Double-Hockey-Sticks is going on?
Now, I’m not...2023-01-3127 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E39: Books for Goal SettingThere are some pretty grim statistics surrounding our abilities to keep our new year’s resolutions all year long.
It turns out that almost half of us do not keep our new resolutions past February. Can you believe it?!
That’s why I’m here today with a collection of books to help you set AND keep your goals going strong, just in case you need the motivation.
Today, I’m sharing a collection of books with a special request AND a few additional books that will help you think differently about goals when you...2023-01-2431 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E38: My Bookish #23in23I love ways to head into a new phase of life with concrete intention.
That’s why I love choosing a word of the year, a word of the month and my monthly and weekly planning routines.
Plus, over the past couple of years, I’ve been obsessed with a new ritual too: taking on a themed challenge based on the specific year we are in, like #23for23.
This year, I’m taking a new approach to my #23in23 ritual and would love for you to join me. I’m virtually attending 23 bookish events h...2023-01-1716 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E37: My 2023 Notebook StackI have a notebook obsession. I love them in all shapes and sizes and for all reasons and purposes. I’m often asked about my obsession from those wanting to cultivate their own notebooking habit:
How many notebooks do you have?
What do you write in each of them?
How often do you write in them?
How do you manage them all?
Today, I’m tackling all of your notebook questions and am sharing my 2023 notebook stack: all the notebooks I’m using and loving and why.
You'll find the show notes for this episode here.2023-01-1029 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E36: An Enemy Like Me with Teri BrownI’m here with a very exciting first for the Get Lit(erate) podcast: I’m talking to an author!
It was such a joy to talk with Teri Brown, author of Sunflowers Beneath the Snow and An Enemy Like Me, two historical fiction books that I adored.
By the end of the episode, we were fast friends talking all things books and reading and I know you’ll feel that connection with her, too.
You'll find all the books mentioned here in the show notes page, plus much more!
Love this p...2023-01-0540 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E35: Three Gilmore Girls Books with Jules of The Literary LifestyleI’m so excited to launch the podcast into 2023 with a special guest and reading challenge to start the year strong.
Today, I’m chatting with Jules Buono of The Literary Lifestyle on all things Gilmore Girls. She’s created an AMAZING list of over 500 books that have been read, referenced, mentioned or seen on The Gilmore Girls and created The Rory Gilmore Book Club Challenge that I’ll be joining in on this year, too.
Come listen as Jules shares three of the most popular books from her challenge that we need to read to start...2023-01-0337 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E34: Yearly Reading Reflections & Short BooksThere’s something magical to me about the week after Christmas. It feels suspended in time, a bonus week with the entire family home after a beautiful holiday but before the fresh start of a year ahead.
It’s full of possibilities and I often spend this week thinking about the past year and making plans for the year ahead, not to mention cleaning out a closet or two, too.
And since my reading life is a very important part of my actual life, that means taking a hard look at the bookish data I coll...2022-12-2735 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E33: Books to Celebrate FestivusFestivus is on December 23rd and I am celebrating in books.
If you’re a Seinfeld fan, you know what I’m talking about and if not, get ready to explore a made-up holiday that many celebrate around the world.
Today, I’m sharing a collection of books that represent all four components of Festivus: the Festivus pole, the airing of grievances, the Festivus dinner and the feats of strength.
It’s great holiday fun!
You'll find all the books mentioned here in the show notes page, plus much more!
Love this podcast...2022-12-2027 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E32: Fabulous Book Adjacent Holiday GiftsSo, how’s your holiday shopping going?
Today, I’m sharing over ten book and notebook adjacent gift ideas for the readers and writers in your life…including yourself! Think bookmarks, book embossers, innovative sticky notes, writing gloves and much more.
You'll find the show notes for this episode here.
Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You’ll get bonus ep...2022-12-1529 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E31: Three Must-Read Holiday Picture BooksWe all have different definitions of what holiday reading means to each of us, but I hope there’s one thing we can agree on:
Holiday picture books are the BEST kind of reading. =)
Today, I’m sharing three holiday picture books to update my basket of holiday books nestled under my Christmas tree. These books are beautiful, lyrical, recently-published and patiently waiting for you to pick them up.
You'll find all the books mentioned here in the show notes page, plus much more!
Love this podcast and want more? Consider this...2022-12-1320 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E30: Paper Crafting with Debra GlanzAs a book-lover and notebook-hoarder, I love all things paper.
I love the smell of it. I love the feel of it. I love the way it holds ideas that others have shared with me and that I’m sharing with others.
It’s kind of an obsession.
That’s why I’m so excited to talk with Debra Glanz of The Paper Assembly. She’s the artist behind the repurposed book tree I love so much and much, much more.
Come listen as we talk all things paper, notebooks and making. I...2022-12-0828 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E29: Four Holiday Books for Your December TBR StackIt’s the most wonderful reading time of the year.
Reading under a warm blanket, next to a crackling fire that illuminates the twinkling Christmas tree lights is my very favorite place to be.
And reading books that embrace the holiday spirit is the frosting on the Christmas cake.
Today, I’m sharing FOUR books (yes, I added one!) that embody the ultimate holiday read: they take place in the holiday season, with a holiday spirit, with all the trappings of the holiday, too.
You'll find all the books mentioned here in t...2022-12-0619 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E28: A Journaling Challenge to End 2022 StrongAre you ready to end 2022 strong and start 2023 with a resounding bang?
Yes? Well, then you need to start this 30-Day Journaling Challenge with me. Today.
Come listen as I share everything related to the challenge: why you need to give it a try, what it’s all about and how to get the support and accountability you need to finish it.
It will be a game-changer. Promise.
You'll find the show notes for this episode here.
If you loved this episode, you might like to take a look at...2022-12-0113 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E27: Three Books Crowdsourced from Friends & FictionI recently had a wonderful dilemma: my mother took me on a book shopping date to choose my own books as my Christmas presents this year. Think good coffee, a beautiful bookstore and books. Lots of books. =)
So, how did I choose which books to make my own? I crowdsourced the opinions from the dedicated readers of the Friends & Fiction Facebook group. After just 24 hours, I had hundreds of reactions and clear winners for my holiday book buying adventure.
Today, I’m sharing the top three books (and a bonus book!) recommended from this group with my own thoughts on th...2022-11-2923 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E26: Three Books to Spark GratitudeIt’s that time of year when the weather turns cooler, the leaves change color and fade away and we start looking forward to the holidays.
Here in the United States, we’re getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving and that means food, family, friends, gathering and lots of gratitude.
Today, I’m sharing three books that will light a spark for your own gratitude practice. I’ve got one picture book, one ADULT picture book and one non-fiction title that are sure to bring a bit of thankfulness and gratitude your way…along with all of the ben...2022-11-2221 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E25: The Power of BibliotherapyToday I am talking about one of my favorite topics…the topic that sparked the idea for this very podcast: bibliotherapy.
I get a lot of emails from listeners asking what exactly bibliotherapy is, what it entails, how to do it and how I can help them get started.
This episode starts to answer those questions. Here's what you'll find inside the episode:
What bibliotherapy is and how I define it.
How reading can literally make our lives better.
A framework I designed to bring bibliotherapy into our lives.
A simple 4-step sequence for ge...2022-11-1724 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E24: Three Books for GatheringI’ve been choosing one word themes to guide my year for many, many years.
Until 2020.
My chosen one word no longer applied to the way the world was working.
So, I changed it. And I changed it again and again as the world changed and I changed along with it.
I haven’t looked back.
Now, I create monthly themes to guide my daily living and those themes seep into my reading life, too.
Today, I’m sharing three books that embody my new theme of the mo...2022-11-1523 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E23: The Book Club Card with Colin HarrangToday, I’m talking to Colin Harrang about her bookish creation I instantly fell in love with: the Book Club Card.
The Book Club Card is a delightful library card with a powerful mission: to celebrate reading and connect readers together.
Come listen to explore what a Book Club Card is, how the idea came to be, how you can use it and much more….including a discount code at the end to try one for yourself!
You'll find the show notes for this episode here.
If you loved this episode, you...2022-11-1029 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E22: Three Books by Indigenous AuthorsI don’t know about you, but I set personal reading goals.
Yes, my overall goal is to simply enjoy my reading life, but I do set other personal goals to help enrich my reading and my actual life, too.
Right now, my main reading goal is to diversify my reading life: the genres I read, the formats I read them in and the authors I welcome into my TBR stack.
Today, I’m sharing three books written by indigenous authors to broaden what I read and how I think about the world. It’s...2022-11-0819 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E21: My Holiday Notebook TraditionYears ago, I created my first holiday notebook out of sheer desperation to better manage the holidays.
Now, it’s a tool that I cannot live without.
Come listen to what a holiday note book is, how you can make one and why you need to start yours today.
If you like what you hear, you can join me inside my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community to create one with us LIVE in our annual holiday notebooking session! There will be holiday music, notebooking and more!
You'll find the show notes fo...2022-11-0321 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E20: Three Books for When You Get a DiagnosisSometimes, the bookish themes I share are fun and whimsical.
Sometimes, the bookish themes I share are unexpected.
And sometimes, the bookish themes I share are serious.
Today is a serious kind of day.
According to the Center for Disease Control, 6 in 10 Americans are battling a chronic health diagnosis and 4 in 10 Americans are battling multiple chronic diseases.
That’s a lot of people dealing with a lot of heavy stuff.
I’m one of them.
Today, I’m sharing three books you need to read when y...2022-11-0124 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E19: Three Books About CakeI have the world’s biggest sweet tooth. Really.
My most favorite thing to enjoy is a yummy slice of vanilla cake with a thick layer of homemade vanilla frosting.
It’s the best.
But along with that sweet tooth, I have some food intolerances, too. I’m gluten-free, dairy-free and watch my sugar, too.
That means I do not get to eat a whole lot of cake.
So, what’s a reader with a sweet tooth to do? Read about cake instead.
Today, I’m sharing three book...2022-10-2524 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E18: Three Books Full of IntrigueHere in upstate New York, the Fall season is in full bloom: it’s colder, it’s rainier, the leaves are turning beautiful colors and the need for some mood reading is kicking in. Add in that Halloween is only a couple weeks away and you have the perfect combination for a reading life full of intrigue.
That’s what today’s episode is all about: three books full of intrigue to complement the season.
And there’s an extra treat, too: a guest! Since a reading life full of intrigue is not my usual reading pr...2022-10-1828 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E17: Three How-To Books That Change LivesToday, I’m sharing three how-to books (yes, they have that phrase in the title!) that can change lives. They can change our mindsets, our actions and our ability to create the kind of life we love.
You'll find all the books mentioned here in the show notes page, plus much more!
If you loved these book pairings, you might like to take a look at my digital reading and writing community called Get Lit(erate). Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in ou...2022-10-1124 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E16: Three Books That Earned 5 HeartsToday, I’m sharing all about my new rating system (and book journal!) and offer three books that have touched my reading heart so much, I gave them a 5 heart rating and recommend them to everyone.
You'll find all the books mentioned here in the show notes page, plus much more!
If you loved these book pairings, you might like to take a look at my digital reading and writing community called Get Lit(erate). Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our ow...2022-10-0422 min
Get Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E15: Three Books to Embrace FlaneuringToday, I’m sharing three books that embrace the idea of flaneuring: wandering with intention for a better life. I’ve got one adult non-fiction selection to kick us off, an adult fiction book that will literally immerse you in flaneuring and a picture book that will sucker-punch you in your gut to start paying attention to life. Really.
You'll find all the books mentioned here in the show notes page, plus much more!
If you loved these book pairings, you might like to take a look at my digital reading and writing community called Get...2022-09-2718 min
Get Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E14: Three Books I Put on PangoI’m trying a bookish experiment. Today, I’m sharing three of the books I put on Pango: one middle grade book, one young adult book and one adult fiction book. I know books wait patiently for me, but now, they can find the perfect reader for them a lot sooner.
You'll find all the books mentioned here in the show notes page, plus much more!
If you loved these book pairings, you might like to take a look at my digital reading and writing community called Get Lit(erate). Each month, we take a deep...2022-09-2021 min
Get Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E13: Three Books NOT to Read When You're HungryToday, I’m sharing three books NOT to read when you’re hungry…but perfect to read when you want to explore the connections between food, family and friendship.
You'll find all the books mentioned here in the show notes page, plus much more!
If you loved these book pairings, you might like to take a look at my digital reading and writing community called Get Lit(erate). Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You’ll get a monthly biblioth...2022-09-1320 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E12: Three Books Full of List-MakingToday, I’m sharing three books whose characters are list-makers, too. Not just your typical to-do list, but life-changing lists that have the potential to change our lives, too. These lists are powerful, impactful, sentimental and life-changing.
You'll find all the books mentioned here in the show notes page, plus much more!
If you loved these book pairings, you might like to take a look at my digital reading and writing community called Get Lit(erate). Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in ou...2022-09-0620 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E11: Three Books That Bend Time & HeartsToday, I’m sharing three books that bend time….and hearts. Each of these books alters time in some way: by going back, by imagining a new future and by hopping into another time and place. But these books do more than bend time…they bend our hearts, too. It’s nearly impossible to NOT reflect on how we might bend time ourselves if we could and that gives us all the feels. You don’t want to miss these books.
You'll find all the books mentioned here in the show notes page, plus much more!
If you l...2022-08-3022 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E10: Three Backlist Beach Reads for Your Summer StackToday, I’m sharing the three backlist books I’ve chosen to finish my TBR stack of summer beach reads. We’re going all the way back to the year 2000 and I’m even giving an author a second chance after reading a book that wasn’t the right fit for me.
You'll find all the books mentioned here on the show notes page, plus much more!
If you loved these book pairings, you might like to take a look at my digital reading and writing community called Get Lit(erate). Each month, we take a deep div...2022-08-2317 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E9: Three Parenting Books Disguised as Other GenresToday, I’m sharing three books that offer incredible parenting advice…but are not parenting books. You see, we can learn lessons from ALL the books we read, even those that come in unexpected places.
You'll find all the books mentioned here on the show notes page, plus much more!
If you loved these book pairings, you might like to take a look at my digital reading and writing community called Get Lit(erate). Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own live...2022-08-1622 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E8: Three Books to Inspire Your Writing LifeEvery week on the podcast, I share three books that you need to know about. Books that make us laugh, make us cry, help us learn and broaden our perspectives, too.
But what our writing lives?
That was the top question I was asked after releasing Episode 5 where I shared 3 books to inspire your reading life. How can we use books to inspire our writing lives, too?
So today, I’m sharing three books that will help us do just that. One book will show us the power of writing in our everyday li...2022-08-0919 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E7: Three Book That Can Change Your LifeToday, I’m sharing three books that can change your life. How do know they can? Well, because they've changed mine.
You'll find all the books mentioned here on the show notes page, plus much more!
If you loved these book pairings, you might like to take a look at my digital reading and writing community called Get Lit(erate). Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You’ll get a monthly bibliotherapy book calendar with a book recommendation for ever...2022-08-0218 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E6: Three Picture Books with Adult LessonsI vividly remember one particular book from my childhood reading life: The Monster at the End of this Book by Jon Stone. It’s highly immersive, interactive nature set the foundation for all books to come in my reading life, especially picture books.
But I realized that I do not celebrate the picture books I read on my reading log nearly enough. So, I’m doing just that inside this episode. By the way, if you want my reading log, you can grab it for FREE in the show notes below.
Today, I’m sharing three p...2022-07-2617 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E5: Three Books to Inspire Your Reading LifeLife is hard. And making space for our reading life can be even harder.
Today, I'm sharing three books sure to inspire your reading life when you need a little lift. Books with bookish settings, bookish plots and books that mention MORE books are just the things you need to get out of a reading rut.
You'll find all the books mentioned here on the show notes page, plus much more!
If you loved these book pairings, you might like to take a look at my digital reading and writing community called Get...2022-07-1420 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E4: Three Books That Will Take You PlacesBooks have the potential to transport us to another time and place. We can literally get lost in the pages to escape our own lives for a short time. But what if we intentionally curated our TBR stacks to literally take us places we have never, could never or would never physically go to? Today, I'm sharing three books that will take us around the world without a single suitcase needed!
You'll find all the books mentioned here on the show notes page, plus much more!
If you loved these book pairings, you might like...2022-07-0720 min
Get Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E3: Three Huggable Middle Grade NovelsI have a special page in my notebook that I treasure: Books I’ve Hugged. Yes. These are the books that I’ve loved so much that I did not want to let go of them when I turned the last page…so I didn’t. I hugged them instead.
Today, I’m sharing three of these huggable middle grade novels. And while they are perfect for the middle grade reader in your life, they are also perfect for the adult reader who needs a bit of a bookish hug, too.
Here are the books mentioned:2022-06-3019 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E2: Three Epistolary Novels Sure to Send You to the Stationary StoreEpistolary novels, or novels writing in letter form, are mt favorite kind of genre. I feel a deep connection to the characters, get transported into another time and place and feel that deep-rooted desire to write old-fashioned letters return at an all time high.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing three of my favorite epistolary novels sure to send you to the stationary store! Together, we’ll revive the art of letter-writing!
Here are the books mentioned:
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows
Love...2022-06-2815 minGet Lit(erate): Read. Write. Feel Better.E1: Three Books to Bring You ComfortEach week, I offer a bit of bibliotherapy to spark your own reading life. Today, I’m sharing three books that will bring a bit of comfort and joy to your reading. Read them when you need a life, a bit of inspiration or just want to feel good.
Here are the books mentioned:
The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams
The Switch by Beth O'Leary
A Kind of Paradise by Amy Rebecca Tan
If you loved these book pairings, you might like to take a look at my dig...2022-06-2616 min