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Books, authors, and other bookish things I discovered in 2025.
The week’s activities included downsizing my books and craft supplies, hosting a dinner with friends, and preparing for the major winter storm that began Saturday night.
Also, a look back at this week’s reading, plus the weekly book haul!
This week held a visit from Robin, a funeral, two brake jobs, and a weekend of downsizing. Also, I take a look back at this week’s reading and blog posts, plus the weekly book haul.
All the books I’m excited for in the next 6 months. (I didn’t limit it to 10; I lack all shelf-control.)
We’re home and unpacked, and we made a start on downsizing. Also, a look back at this week’s reading, plus the weekly book haul!
The final week of our vacation went well, and we’re on our way home. Also, a look back at this week’s reading and blog posts, plus the weekly book haul!
Books recommended to me by Robin: a personal reading challenge for 2025.
I’m signing up for the 2026 Audiobook Challenge! Thanks to the 2025 challenge, I listened to more audiobooks last year. This challenge encourages me to keep listening!
The title says it all: the most recent books added to my collection. Mostly Christmas gifts, either to me or to family members who share my virtual libraries.
