The Reading LIfe

Even with a fibro flare and a cold (I HOPE it’s just a simple cold!), I still find joy in listening to books. This is where I really love audiobooks and short stories. Short stories introduce me to topics I’m not familiar with, stories I don’t know, or they ignite my interest in a historical figure. That’s exactly what happened with Sitting Bull: Lakota Chief by Rich Linville. I listened to it and now I’m trying to decide which full-length book about Sitting Bull I should rea

As you all know, my Goodreads Challenge for 2026 is to read 400 books! I need to read 58 books to get back on track. I haven’t stopped reading; I’ve just been busy writing and building other things in my world. (More on that later!) I haven’t had a chance to document everything I’ve read…well, it’s time to update! Stay tuned! Have a great day, Amy

If you use Goodreads, you are obviously aware of the different challenges they offer. You have the “Insert year” Reading Challenge. You can set a goal for the number of books you want to read a year. I set a goal of 125 Books in 2025. When I went over, I was AMAZED. Considering I am competitive and do not have a problem including me in this equation. Yes! I admit it! I compete with myself! I increased the challenge to 200. Then 225. Then I let it ride. I landed at 307

Every book tells a story. Every reader has a story. Goodreads is where those stories meet. For me, Goodreads isn't just a place to track the books I've read. It's become a record of my reading journey—a place where I can look back at the stories that made me laugh, challenged my thinking, kept me awake past bedtime, or introduced me to unforgettable characters. As a reader, I enjoy recording my thoughts and watching my yearly challenge grow one book at a time. As a blogger, G

It’s been a little while since I’ve sat down here on the blog—and honestly, life pulled me in a few different directions. But one thing never stopped? 📖 The reading.💭 The reflecting.📝 The notes. So today isn’t about “catching up.” It’s about continuing. You’ll start to see: ✨ Fresh book reviews ✨Reading Reflections ✨Connection Posts I’m stepping back into this space with the same goal I’ve always had: To create a place where we don’t just read books…—we experience them, ta

I’ve always loved listening to stories and I was encouraged to use my imagination from the very beging. Reading like everything else we grow and we put away our children’s books for youth bigs, then tweens, teens and so on. However, reading children’s books as an adult is an amazing experience that a lot of us are msising out on. It allows us to reconnect to a very stress free time (for most of us in life), where we could freely use our imagingation, escape into mystical wor

Reflections on how reading shapes our days - habits, faith, seasons nad the quiet notes that form in the margins!