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Continue reading →: Book-Inspired Craft Ideas Every Reader Will Love
If you love books, there’s something especially satisfying about turning that love into something you can make. Book-inspired crafts are a fun way to celebrate reading- whether you’re creating something practical like bookmarks, decorating your home library, or crafting meaningful gifts for fellow readers. Below are several book-themed craft ideas…
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Continue reading →: Best of Books: Must-Read Personal Growth Books for 2026
According to Pew Research, 3 out of 10 American say they make at least one New Year resolution. Across all age groups, the most common resolutions focus on health and finances. With that in mind, I wanted to share some of the best books to jump start the new year…
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Continue reading →: Reading in 2026: A Gentle Reading Reset for the New Year
This time of year is flush with resolutions, goals and intentions – including ambitious new year reading goals. As a runner, I used to dread January because I’d arrive at the gym after work and every treadmill would be full. As resolutions tend to do, the enthusiastic new runners faded…
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A Look Back at 2025: Every Book I Read This Year
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Continue reading →: A Look Back at 2025: Every Book I Read This YearI started this blog one year ago, and my very first post shared my TBR pile for the new year. The start of a new year is always exciting – it’s a time for fresh starts, new goals, and of course, new books. As motivational speaker Charlie “Tremendous” Jones famously…
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Continue reading →: Best Methods for Tracking Books: Apps, Tools and Simple Systems That Work
Tracking the books you’ve read can be a game-changer for your reading life. Whether you’re trying to avoid buying duplicate books, remember what you’ve read over the years, or build better reading habits for yourself or your kids, having a system in place makes all the difference. In this post,…
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Continue reading →: Top Stocking Stuffers for Readers: 15 Fun & Affordable Gifts Book Lovers Will Adore
Christmas is sneaking up on us quickly! And if you’re anything like me, the gifts under the tree usually steal the attention – while stocking stuffers get planned last minute. If you have a book lover in your life (or you are the book lover), this curated list of 15…
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Continue reading →: How to Make Reading a Priority: 9 Easy Ways to Find Time to Read Every Day
We are all busy people – work, caring for children, children’s extracurricular activities, chores, holiday preparation, exercising, cleaning, shopping, volunteering … the list goes on and on. Reading often gets pushed to the back burner in favor of more urgent responsibilities. If you find yourself feeling pulled in multiple directions…
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Continue reading →: To Set Reading Goals, or Not to Set Reading Goals – That is the Question
Should You Set Reading Goals? My reading became sparse and hit-or-miss when I was in the throes of early motherhood. When the baby/toddler was napping or content, I either needed to get chores done, or I wanted to just rest. As my boys got a little older and schedules stabilized,…
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I’m Teri
Welcome to my book nook! I’m glad you’re here!
I’m married to Matt, and we have two sons that keep us laughing and on our toes. To paraphrase Buddy the Elf, “I love reading. Reading’s my favorite.” This website exists for all things books and reading. I hope you’ll turn the page with me and take a look around.