Book by Book: My August 2018 Reads

August… the month where it's too miserable to be doing literally anything else but reading inside where there is AC. Ya feel?!

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Flight of Four: Who You Are (and How to Be Better)

I'm a HUGE fan of all things personality, and find it fascinating to dive into different aspects of how I'm wired and how it affects my life, work, faith, relationships, and literally everything else about my life.

The Best Books to Read For and About Depression and Anxiety

I wanted to share a variety of books that have been helpful for me in my mental health journey. Not all are specifically about depression or meant for those battling depression, but all have been uplifting to me in this season.

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Book by Book: My July 2018 Reads

This month did not disappoint when it came to diverse and fun reads.

Book by Book: My June 2018 Reads

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Book by Book: My May 2018 Reads

I never know how birthday month will go when it comes to reading-- it always feels like the month flies by and is full of fun activities, but I'm glad I was able to crush my 12 book goal this May after all!

The Books I Loved Because of Their Covers

We all know by now that we definitely judge books by their covers. We just do. A good book cover design can honestly make or break our reading experience and I wanted to celebrate some of my recent favorites today.

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My Massive List of Must Read Books (of All Genres!)

These are the books that have lingered with me, the books I've returned to repeatedly, the books that have forever changed me in some way. Basically, this list includes the books that have impacted me enough that they feel like a small (or big) part of me now.

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Treat Yo Self Thursday: Bookish Goodies

Let's do a new thing, yeah? Let's be inspired by Tom Haverford and Donna Meagle, and let's treat ourselves. Who is with me?!

Where to Start Reading: C.S. Lewis

C.S. Lewis is my all-time favorite author, and I’m incredibly grateful for the impact his work has had on my life and my faith. Here’s where I’d suggest anyone start reading Lewis!

Book by Book: My April 2018 Reads

I spent this whole month thinking I had made my yearly reading goal 200 books and consequently feeling the pressure to read a ton... turns out it's only 150 and I'm actually on track!

22 Questions for All Bookworms (and My Answers!)

Let's do a fun little bookish Q&A, shall we?

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An Essential "Evolving Faith" Reading List

I'm heading to the Evolving Faith conference in October, and want to be as prepared as possible, so I'm making it my mission to read ALL the books by ALL the speakers.

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Flight of Four: Vulnerability, Strength, and Shame

This flight of four is all about getting real-- taking a deeper look at your story, at your soul, at your fears, and then finding ways to push back against the darkness and find courage in the midst of the struggle.

Book by Book: My March 2018 Reads

Goodreads is (kindly) reminding me I'm 4 books behind schedule on my reading goal for this year... yikes. The stacks look impressive, but I'm not counting kid lit books toward my yearly goals...

Where to Start Reading: Anne Lamott

There are few authors who can write about faith, cuss, make me laugh, and cut straight to the heart of the matter as brilliantly and seamlessly as Anne Lamott. The woman is WISE, and she is gloriously unfiltered, and she is unique, and she is fearlessly honest. I adore her.

Where to Start Reading: Wendell Berry

There are certain authors that I have latched onto deeply in my life, devouring every word they write, following their work closely, and finding myself impacted immensely by their writing. Wendell Berry is near the top of that list for me

Flight of Four: Prayers in the Form of Poetry

Let's try a new thing, shall we? One common thread or theme, and four books with slightly different flavors. A bookish flight of four, if you will.

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