I'm currently thinking about winter rituals as well. I do not thrive during the cold dark seasons, having some comforting practices is helpful. I'm a big fan of a heated blanket and flannel sheets and I absolutely take some time for coffee and reading first thing in the morning (usually with a book light this time of year), I enjoy a cup of afternoon tea again with some reading time if I can swing it, and I enjoy diffusing essential oil blends during the day and then lighting a candle in the evening. It's like my winter version of having the windows open for fresh air during the warm months (I miss fresh air and open windows!)
Heather, thanks for your comment on Culture Study. We have so much to talk about!!! Before the coffee gets cold has been stalking me for years—it’s everywhere. Top of my list for when my winter book buying ban lifts. Also really liked Big Fan even though I’m not yet enamored by romance (just tried an Emily Henry and felt it was sooo long and the dialog didn’t do it for me). I also love that you loved Commonwealth and I’m currently listening to a Percival Everett book! I’ll have to come back and read more of your work, our tastes must clearly be aligned!
So glad we connected! Which Percival Everett are you listening to? My favorite romance is Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman, I've only read one Emily Henry and didn't love it.
James for book club on Sunday. I’m listening to the audio book because I’m obsessed with the narrator (Dominic Hoffman). Thank you for the romance recommendation, adding to my list now.
Adding a couple of these to my TBR list. I feel I read slower than most so my pile of physical books (thanks to book of the month) is growing. How do you choose what to read next? I think choosing something I’m not in the mood for slows me down even more.
I like to rotate genres so I'm not reading similar books back-to-back. I just finished a dark humor fiction book so I'm thinking I'll try a book of nonfiction essays next. But also, some months/seasons are slower than others and sometimes you pick up a a great book at the wrong time so giving yourself permission to put it down if it's not meeting what you need.
I'm currently thinking about winter rituals as well. I do not thrive during the cold dark seasons, having some comforting practices is helpful. I'm a big fan of a heated blanket and flannel sheets and I absolutely take some time for coffee and reading first thing in the morning (usually with a book light this time of year), I enjoy a cup of afternoon tea again with some reading time if I can swing it, and I enjoy diffusing essential oil blends during the day and then lighting a candle in the evening. It's like my winter version of having the windows open for fresh air during the warm months (I miss fresh air and open windows!)
What a cozy routine! And yes to flannel sheets, also I'm basically constantly making tea this time of year.
Heather, thanks for your comment on Culture Study. We have so much to talk about!!! Before the coffee gets cold has been stalking me for years—it’s everywhere. Top of my list for when my winter book buying ban lifts. Also really liked Big Fan even though I’m not yet enamored by romance (just tried an Emily Henry and felt it was sooo long and the dialog didn’t do it for me). I also love that you loved Commonwealth and I’m currently listening to a Percival Everett book! I’ll have to come back and read more of your work, our tastes must clearly be aligned!
So glad we connected! Which Percival Everett are you listening to? My favorite romance is Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman, I've only read one Emily Henry and didn't love it.
James for book club on Sunday. I’m listening to the audio book because I’m obsessed with the narrator (Dominic Hoffman). Thank you for the romance recommendation, adding to my list now.
Adding a couple of these to my TBR list. I feel I read slower than most so my pile of physical books (thanks to book of the month) is growing. How do you choose what to read next? I think choosing something I’m not in the mood for slows me down even more.
I like to rotate genres so I'm not reading similar books back-to-back. I just finished a dark humor fiction book so I'm thinking I'll try a book of nonfiction essays next. But also, some months/seasons are slower than others and sometimes you pick up a a great book at the wrong time so giving yourself permission to put it down if it's not meeting what you need.