I read (or more accurately, mostly listened) to 50 books in 2021.
This was almost 20 more than I set out to read for the year and I’m proud of myself for exceeding my goal. Of course, it was easier than I had thought it would be. You can find me listening to a book while doing just about anything - walking my dog, drawing, crafting, cooking, cleaning, or really anything that can accommodate a bit of multi-tasking.
“How we spend our days is of course how we spend our lives.” - Annie Dillard
That said, I’m really grateful for moments like these. Coffee + a good book + my pup + a patch of sunshine is a recipe for joy in my life.
My Favorite Reads
During a time of heart-ache, I discovered (a new to me author), Rachel Joyce and found her work to be transportive and deeply comforting. The writing itself was delicious! And the whimsy woven into the fabric of these characters and their stories was delightful, so much so that I read four of her books in 2021. My favorite of which were…
The Music Shop | The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry | Miss Benson’s Beetle
I fell in love with her characters, with their quirky worn-in personalities, both lovable and maddening in turns. The journey that unfolds in each book has more to do with perspective than plot, I found them all quite moving. But don’t take my word for it, check them out yourself!
Hot Tip
If you enjoy or want to get into audio or e-books in 2022, you’ll want to check out the Libby App. A great recommendation from my sister, using the Libby App enabled me to break free from my reading budget and check out audio books voraciously from our local library. Previously I’d been exclusively using Libro.fm - which is still a great way to get audio books on demand and support the local book store of your choice with each purchase.
Right now I’m going to save my purchases for paper books that I want to collect on my bookshelf.
Of which, I’m confident, there will be many. In fact, it would seem that we’re going to need more shelves very soon.
