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Let's begin 2019

As a way to capture all the learnings and lessons from the books I've read I started 2019 with this blog!  Mostly for me to reflect back on why I loved or didn't love so much the books I've read.  Sometimes I remember loving it so much, holding to my chest when I'm finished.  Yet months later I don't recall what it was that I loved so much.

A bit more about me:

Love my coffee
Collecting mugs
Theo the cat
Finding new coffee spots with my daughter
Used book stores
Libraries
New book stores
Books
Podcasts
Learning
Coffee, did I mention coffee

I used to think that capturing a picture of a library book wasn't allowed when keeping track of my books.  Perhaps I self-imposed this rule because I didn't own the book.  I've discarded that theory this year and will fill my reading list with books that cross my path.  That may be by way of book store, used book sale, borrowing from a friend and yes, the library.

There has been so much fun lately introducing my daughter to used book stores.  We're frequent visitors to the library, and now book stores are another avenue.  Usually when we combine with a trip to get coffee!

I've kept track of my books read in a list for years.  Although I never add the details.  I also used GoodReads for years, but have shied away from adding a review for fear of giving something away.  Well here goes .. my first spot to share the loves and losses from my reading journey!


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