My October 2017 Reads

Eleven books this month (three in one weekend alone, thank you, Readathon!) and quite a few winners! I totally hated one of these thought-- read more to find out which one!

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonOctober 31, 2017what rad reads 2017, what rad reads, book reviewsComment

The One Where You Tell Me What to Watch Next

I'll tell you what I've watched, what I've loved, what I've hated, and you tell me what I should watch next... deal?

Art + Culture, Real LifeRachel DawsonOctober 30, 2017reality tv, tv showsComment

6 Books to Lift Your Spirits

It's been a hard season. A hard year. And while I'd never recommend ignorance, escaping with words that bring comfort and encouragement can be helpful. Here are a few books I'd suggest picking up right about now.

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonOctober 27, 2017what rad reads 2017, what rad reads, book, encouragementComment

Why I LOVE Using Powersheets

The 2018 Powersheets are available TODAY -- trust me, you're going to want to get your hands on these great intentional goal planners!

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#COLLABOREADS: A One Word Title

I turned to bookstagram for help picking my "one word title" book this month, and this one was the clear winner! Think Narnia, but set in Portland, with STUNNING illustrations... it was a winner!

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonOctober 24, 2017collaboreads, fiction, book, book review, what rad reads 2017, what rad readsComment

My Current Favorite Podcasts (from Real Life Friends!)

I'm a big podcast fan, especially when they're created by my people. Here are a few new shows I'm loving lately!

Art + CultureRachel DawsonOctober 12, 2017podcast, whimsicast, my obsession, hope cast, hope churchComment

A Little Fall Bucket List

My favorite season is in full swing (even if the temps are still too warm for my liking) and I'm making plans to savor every bit of it.

Lists + Roundups, Real LifeRachel DawsonOctober 10, 2017autumn, fall, bucket list, apple picking, pumpkin, playlist, spotify, music, wendell berry, poetryComment

The RAD Stuff // Vol. 12

Cookie cakes in cast iron pans, library ladders and bookshelves to swoon over, Tom Petty covers and CEOs killing the game -- it's all here!

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonOctober 6, 2017the rad stuff, recipes, vegan richa, tom petty, miley cyrus, everlane, sustainability, fashion, glossier, emotions, hspComment

on learning how i do things.

i've been learning a lot lately about how i handle things. expectations, feelings, awkwardness, growth, friendships.

FreewritingRachel DawsonOctober 5, 2017freewrite, the on series, the 100 day projectComment

My September 2017 Reads

I ended up getting through 16 books this month even though September felt incredibly busy-- I think if it wasn't for so many nights spent babysitting, I wouldn't have finished more than half of these!

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#COLLABOREADS: A Brand New Book

I preordered this one MONTHS in advance -- I'm THAT much of a Gretchen Rubin fan and that much of a personality type nerd!

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonSeptember 26, 2017collaboreads, fiction, book, book review, what rad reads 2017, what rad readsComment

"How's Your Anxiety?"

"How's your anxiety?" He asked it simply, no judgment, no presumptions, just a question that felt both light and heavy all at once.The tears welled up, unexpectedly yet not.

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The RAD Stuff // Vol. 11

Here's the good stuff-- the happy, helpful, hopeful stuff that's perfect for sharing on a Friday.

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonSeptember 15, 2017the rad stuffComment

Why You Will Love Reading "Reading People"

If you are interested in personality types at ALL, grab this one. I'm serious. If you're curious about the ways that WHO you are affects HOW you are and WHY you are, grab this one.

63 Super Simple Tips to Help You Read More Books

Every single day, I get asked how I read so many books. (I guess that's what happens when you read between 10-20 a month usually!) I wanted to share some practical advice for all the people who just really want to read more than they currently do!

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonSeptember 5, 2017how to read more, books, what rad reads, read more, bookstagramComment