Reading

It’s Okay to DNF a Book

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Part of Gabriela Pereira’s DIY MFA mindset that I wrote about here is to read with purpose. Because you are taking your education into your own hands, you must pick which books to read. Reading is so important to writing. Through reading you can discover what works and doesn’t work in stories, you can pick … Continue reading It’s Okay to DNF a Book

Favorite Book Feature: Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis

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It’s the last Friday of the August, which means it’s time for another Favorite Book Feature! This year I’ve been featuring one of my favorite books on the last Friday of every month, telling you why it’s one of my favorites. You can find the full list of my favorite books here. August’s featured book … Continue reading Favorite Book Feature: Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis

Falling in Love with Audiobooks

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Back in high school, I hated (almost) everything we were assigned to read. To me, they were all boring books that were written a hundred years ago that had nothing to do with my life. Though I was retaught some of them in college and actually like them now, like The Great Gatsby, I sadly … Continue reading Falling in Love with Audiobooks

Best Reads of 2016 and What I’m Looking Forward to in 2017

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Last year was the first full year that I wasn’t a student, and it was wonderful. With the crazy amounts of reading required of an English major, I barely read anything that wasn’t assigned to me during my time at college. I couldn’t wait for the day that my reading list no longer doubled as … Continue reading Best Reads of 2016 and What I’m Looking Forward to in 2017