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2020 Reading Report so far: Must-read books (and a few to avoid)

In January, approximately 1,000 years ago in 2020 time, I set an intention to read 100 books this year. (And yes, of …

Around our first anniversary, I remember joking about how relieved I was to discover that I actually liked being married to Mr. …

For the last few years, I’ve had “read 45 non-school books” on my annual goal list. (Yes, current Shawna wonders why past …

It was a week before Christmas and I was making dinner with the 1994 version of Little Women playing in the background. I watch …

Amid the debates about whether we’re starting a new year or a new decade, I saw a Twitter thread last week about …

I am medium good at keeping secrets. I can keep my trap shut no problem, but it hurts. It hurts! I blame the old …

“Please save me a seat!” I texted, frantically hustling down Pratt Street towards the Baltimore Convention Center. Naturally, when I had cut …

If you have a teacher or academic in your life, be gentle right now. Because now is about the time they’re looking …

I can’t be the only one feeling a bit blind sided by the date. June 1? How did we get almost halfway …

Looking for a good spring read? I’ve got a few or 26 to recommend. Best Books I’ve Read in 2019 So Far …