Are your bookshelves lined with books? Or maybe they’re not neatly lined up–they’re spilling out of the stacks you have in every corner of the house? Welcome to the club. I love books. Not only writing books, but reading books. And gifting books. And, well, getting books. A book in the mail is about the happiest happy mail I could …
What’s on My Winter Bookshelf (#Twitterature)
Have you read anything good recently? I’m always looking for great books to read, and I know many of you are, too. So every once in a while I share with you short, casual reviews of books that I’ve recently read or are on my bookshelf. Join the fun at Modern Mrs. Darcy’s for this month’s #twitterature. Also, want to win …
How to Find a Mentor… When There’s No One Around to Ask
One of my very dear friends came to visit yesterday, and she was like a breath of fresh air! Tammy is one of those rare people who listens without judging and speaks words of truth AND grace without beating around the bush. She’s told me when I was being a negative ninny in my marriage and she’s helped me process my father’s absence. She …
How to Read 5x More Books–Faster
A reader recently shared with me that she would love to read more books but doesn’t have time. As a new mom, full-time career woman, and blogger, I get it: I’m hard-pressed for time as well. But reading is important to me because through books I enter new worlds and see new perspectives. As Tim Keller says: Read and listen …