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My Picks for a Mindset Reset…”Read More, Scroll Less"
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items Scroll Less and Read More! My newest challenge is to get back to simple things and reading is on top of my list! These are a few of my favs and have been part of my Book Club favorite picks so far!
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Our Bookclub Picks
Enhance Your Reading Nook
Intriguing and thought provoking
Soduko Puzzles for Brain Excercise
Fun Reads for Your Littles!
Our Bookclub Picks
Some of our favs! Picking new reads with friends is Fun!
In this historical fiction The Nightingale book is a tale of love and loss, set against the backdrop of World War II.
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
The book club I joined chose this as the first read and I would be lying If I told you it didn’t cause me angst! I could not get through it but it was an exciting topic of conversation for the first meetup with many differences of opinions.
The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami
The pick for this months Bookclub! Has anyone read this? I just started it and I hope to get through it! It’s not my usual read.
The Haunting by Natasha Preston
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This one my friend’s teen daughter couldn’t put down. A Psychological thriller from the New York Times bestselling thriller author Natasha Preston!
The Cellar by Natasha Preston
They said goodbye to their friends and family for the weekend. They weren’t counting on forever. Welcome to Jagged Island!
Another Thriller For the spooky season!
The Island by Natasha Preston
This book was gut wrenching so definitely grab a box of tissues.
“Night Road” A Novel by Kristin Hannah
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A historical fantasy novel series by American writer Diana Gabaldon, first published in 1991. Initially set around the time of the Second World. I’m just getting started on this for March book club pick. It’s a long one!
Outlander Books Series by Diana Galbadon
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Witty and a fun read. The big question…is losing true love that sprouted from a lie worth it?
The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren
This “Contemporary Romance” is this month’s pick for the book club I’m a part of…Great Read! A photographer revisits her childhood lake house after her grandmother's fall, where she meets a man who played a significant role in her past.
One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune
My Christmas Gift from our Book Exchange Gathering. I really like the authors style and enjoyed another of her books too.
“All the Way to the River” Love, Loss, and Liberation by Elizabeth Gilbert
Watching the film on Monday with my bookclub! Twisty is exactly what you want from a thriller and it’s hard to get any deliciously twistier than The Housemaid.
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
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A funny, feel good read with a feminist history lesson to boot.
“The Bandit Queens” A Novel by Parini Shroff
I borrowed this from my friend’s library and I can’t wait to start it! We have a fun nickname and this cooking show debut reminds me of us when we get together in the kitchen!
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
I truly do enjoy a good timepiece. The recent loss of his wife, a kinship with both children, and in each other they rediscover the spirit of family each has lost.
“Strangers in Time” is a World War II Novel by David Baldacci.
An historical fiction about a hunt for sunken treasure and forbidden love on the high seas.
The Amalfi Curse by Sarah Penner.
Enhance Your Reading Nook
Make the Best of your Quiet Time
A frosted shade and with a long lamp head, it cast a broader span of soft light, efficiently reduce the contrast between your monitor and the surrounding area, creating a more comfortable environment for your eyes.
Reading lamp lights for your nook.
Love these cute magnetic bookmarks and so many cute choices … one for you two for me!!!
Magnetic Bookmarks to save your spot.
Multipack of reading glasses. The acrylic lenses are scratch and impact resistant. Lightweight frame construction and comfort fit temples for all day wear.
Readers to help you see the small print.
Super cute! Corine Marie is an author dedicated to improving quality of life through literature. Believing that reading is a form of self-care, she creates uplifting stories and bookish accessories—most notably her signature, handcrafted Book Carrier...
So cute and original these Bookmarks have a handle so you can take it on the go hands free!
We use this app for our bookclub and it’s definitely inspired me to read more and scroll less. Libby works with your public library!
The Libby app works alongside of your public library.
Helpful tool to get you and your bookclub organized!
Bookclubs stay organized in one place and it saves time.
Scented with the thought of tropical fruits, sugared oranges, lemons, and limes with lightly exotic mountain greens.
A cozy way to light up your space.
These bookends are brass, elegant and sleek!
Gold Crane Brass Bookends…Beautiful, Elegant and Functional.
Featuring a beautiful shade in the shape of a gleaming shell, the Greta accordian sconce makes an ideal lighting solution for a reading nook or smaller space. The antique brass adjustable component allows it to move further from or closer to the wall...
Plug-In Sconce wall Light is so pretty and works in a small space too.
Add a dash of charm to your reading routine with this whimsical metal bookmark topped with a playful charm. It also doubles as a letter opener for a multifunctional tool every book lover will adore. This is a great gift too!
Slim Charmed Metal Bookmark and it comes in a case.
Intriguing and thought provoking
I enjoy a good book that causes me to look within myself, to take a moment in get lost in thoughts that also create great conversation.
Adam Grant's book Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know argues that the ability to rethink and unlearn is crucial for personal and professional growth in a rapidly changing world.
Think Again “The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know” by Adam Grant
A collection of poems and short stories. Kahlil Gibran is one of the most popular poets of all time. His words have the power to move emotions, inspire creativity, and transform lives. He produced some of the world’s most remarkable poems and philoso...
The Complete Works of Kahlil Gibran
Transitions, change and moving forward are moments in which we step out of our familiar surroundings and into a new space. The Next Day offers guidance on how to make the most of the time between an ending and a new beginning.
The Next Day by Melinda French Gates.Transitions, Change, and Moving Forward.
Soduko Puzzles for Brain Excercise
Great Way to Spend a Few Minutes Everyday!
Will Shortz has been the crossword puzzle editor of The New York Times since 1993. He is also the puzzlemaster on NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday and is founder and director of the annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. He has edited countless boo...
Will Shortz presents lazy day Sudoku.
Challenge your mind and put your solving skills to the test with this perfect collection of easy to difficult puzzles.
The Big Beach Book of Sudoku.
Puzzles for juniors aging from 6 and above, it's well illustrated in large print with solutions at the back providing hours of challenging fun! Happy Solving!
Kids Sudoku Puzzles a great way to keep up skills.
There are four puzzles to a page, making them clear to see and the full solutions are at the back in case you are stumped and need some help. Hours of fun if you enjoy solving puzzles!
Sudoku Fun Volume 1 by Spiral Pie
Fun Reads for Your Littles!
Memorable Books our family enjoyed
The illustrated books are not just fun to read but portray familiar scenarios like kids chasing popularity and navigating childhood struggles like schoolyard bullying and rivalry between siblings.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Books Series
My absolute favorite growing up! I stayed up way too late with a flashlight under the covers because I couldn’t wait to see if I was right! A great way to dive into the iconic series is with a Nancy Drew book set. The Nancy Drew Starter Kit is also t...
Nancy Drew Book Series
Books I grew up with that still make me laugh!
Dr. Seuss
Imaginary travel is so fun and adventurous and not just for our children but us too! Such fond memories of these wonderful stories!
Magic Tree House