Bookworm: A Person devoted to reading or studying By now we’ve established the fact that I love to read. In the days before cell phones, a book in hand was the equivalent of having a screen in my face today. When I was a kid, I thought nothing of hanging out in my room reading.…
Welcome to the Book Hacker
Clean fiction and nonfiction book reviews March 16, 2023 In these past few months, I’ve invited you to read more in 2023. Why? Because reading offers a different kind of escape than staring at a screen. Reading triggers a brain response that watching TV or surfing the internet can’t duplicate. Studies show that reading keeps…
Read More in 2023 – Nonfiction
If you want to read more in 2023, but the latest Grisham or Koontz novels leave you cold. Consider the genre of Nonfiction. One of the most popular nonfiction genres is famous people writing their autobiographies. Consider the recent releases: I must ask the question, are our lives so tiny that we have to know…
Excuse me, do you know of a good genre around here?
Genre: a category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter There are many fiction genres available for every reader. Finding a genre you enjoy will enhance your reading pleasure. Every artist has a genre. In writing, we call it ‘picking your lane.’ When you’ve made…
It Isn’t Too Late
If you made a goal to read more in 2023, and you haven’t yet picked up a book, it isn’t too late to start. As a matter of fact, any time you pick up a book is a good time to begin the journey of reading. Perhaps you should visit your local library. It isn’t…
Read More in 2023
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to read more in 2023? Many people have. How you make it happen is up to you. Here are 3 tips to help you accomplish this goal: I read 66 books in 2022 and I want to read more than I did last year. I set my goal…
My Favorite Things
“Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens.” If you’ve ever seen the movie, The Sound of Music, you’ll remember Julie Andrews singing those words to the children when they were scared because of a thunderstorm. The simple delights she sings about are the things that make her happy. During this Christmas season, it’s easy to…
A Christian Ridge Romance – Guest Blog
A Mommy By Christmas By Donna Schlachter I had the opportunity to read this delightful Christmas story. If you like Hallmark-type movies, this book will warm your heart. Here is the book description: Tasmyn Wright, consigned to remain single if that’s what God wants, is lonely. Maybe she needs a fur-pet. On a whim, she…
What is Moochdocking?
People who travel a lot in their recreational vehicles or even live in them are familiar with the words boondocking and moochdocking. RV living can be less expensive if you boondock or moochdock. Boondocking is a term used when you stay in a place that doesn’t have the amenities and hook-ups of a campground. You…
How Long Does Grief Last
When you’re grieving, you feel like it will never end. Everyone grieves differently and you must have patience with yourself. Since my son, Bobby died, I get asked this question: ‘How long does grief last?’ I wish I had an answer. Grief lasts as long as it lasts. I counted it a win after a…