Author: Rachelle

#ThanksgivingReadathon Wrap-Up!

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Sunday was the final day of the #ThanksgivingReadathon hosted by Jackie B @ Death by Tsundoku!

My TBR:

  • Adventures in Opting Out by Cait Flanders
  • Friluftsliv by Oliver Luke Delorie
  • One other book from my “Hygge” list.

The only book I didn’t finish was Adventures in Opting Out.  Instead, I got distracted by other books on my Hygge list. I didn’t think I would read as much as I did! I’m pleased with the 603 pages and 4 books I finished, and this readathon was just what I needed.

  • Adventures in Opting Out by Cait Flanders
  • The Mermaid and the Bear by Ailish Sinclair
  • The Loch Ness Papers by Paige Shelton

Currently Reading:

Finished:

  • Friluftsliv by Oliver Luke Delorie
  • A Fatal Chapter by Lorna Barrett
  • I Work at a Public Library by Gina Sheridan
  • Making Winter by Emma Mitchell

Monday’s Minutes

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“Monday’s Minutes” is a weekly post in which I track my bookish life.

Currently Reading:

  • Adventures in Opting Out by Cait Flanders
  • The Mermaid and the Bear by Ailish Sinclair
  • The Loch Ness Papers by Paige Shelton

Finished:

  • Friluftsliv by Oliver Luke Delorie
  • A Fatal Chapter by Lorna Barrett
  • I Work at a Public Library by Gina Sheridan
  • Making Winter by Emma Mitchell

Total pages read this week: 603

Total books for the year: 81 of 85. The #ThanksgivingReadathon was just what I needed. I now have all of December to finish 4 books, 3 of which I’m already reading. I’ll get my readathon wrap-up post up either today or tomorrow.

What are you reading?

#FitReaders Check-In

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  • This check-in is for November 20th – 26th.
  • My weekly check-in completely slipped my mind yesterday.  The Boyfriend and I had such a good Thanksgiving with a couple of friends and then I spent Friday at home, eating leftovers, and enjoying the day.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 5/7
  • Steps: 36,776/40,000
  • Miles: 15.02
  • Total Miles: 535.66
  • Active Minutes: 146/300

Monday’s Minutes

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“Monday’s Minutes” is a weekly post in which I track my bookish life.

Currently Reading:

  • Adventures in Opting Out by Cait Flanders
  • Friluftsliv by Oliver Luke Delorie
  • A Fatal Chapter by Lorna Barrett

Total pages read this week: 317

Total books for the year: 77 of 85. Today starts the #ThanksgivingReadathon. Instead of listening to podcasts, I’ll be listening to audiobooks. Instead of magazines, I’ll be reading physical books, and instead of reading articles on my phone, I’ll open up an ebook. Even though I’m still 1 book ahead of schedule for my reading goal, as things get busier, I don’t want to fall behind.

What are you reading?

#ThanksgivingReadathon 2020!

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Tomorrow begins the #ThanksgivingReadathon hosted by Jackie B @ Death by Tsundoku!
The idea is to read as many books as you can between the 23rd and 29th of November.  There will also be a Bookstagram challenge and a giveaway so check out the readathon announcement page above to find out all of the details.  While a TBR isn’t required, I created a short one anyway.

My TBR:

  • Adventures in Opting Out by Cait Flanders
  • Friluftsliv by Oliver Luke Delorie
  • One other book from my “Hygge” list.

Are you participating in the #ThanksgivingReadathon?  If not, do you have another readathon or other reading plans for the holiday?  Share in the comments!

#FitReaders Check-In

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  • This check-in is for November 13th – 19th.
  • I didn’t walk nearly as much as last week, but still more than I thought.  However, what happened with my active minutes?!  I have no idea how I only got 17 active minutes all week.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 5/7
  • Steps: 28,863/40,000
  • Miles: 11.61
  • Total Miles: 520.64
  • Active Minutes: 17/300

Monday’s Minutes

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“Monday’s Minutes” is a weekly post in which I track my bookish life.

Currently Reading:

  • Prime-Time Health by Dr. William Sears
  • The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins
  • Adventures in Opting Out by Cait Flanders

Finished:

  • Slow by Brooke McAlary

Total pages read this week: 236

Total books for the year: 77 of 85. I didn’t read much this week, but I did watch A LOT of Youtube videos on being frugal and Minimalism. I also listened to quite a few podcasts, and watched “Tidying Up” on Netflix. The Boyfriend and I will be moving in a few months and we want to shed as much stuff as we can so I’m doing all of this to help give me ideas as well as stay motivated.

What are you reading?

#FitReaders Check-In

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  • This check-in is for November 6th – 12th.
  • I’m walking more and more, and it feels great.  It’s also getting easier for me to get out the door and do the darn thing.  Maybe it’s the cooler weather, maybe it’s a new healthy habit forming, or maybe it’s a little of both.  Regardless, I’m happy with the change.
  • I’ve completed the Castles of Ireland challenge!
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 7/7
  • Steps: 46,391/40,000
  • Miles: 19.00
  • Total Miles: 509.03
  • Active Minutes: 282/300

Monday’s Minutes

Published on by Rachelle

“Monday’s Minutes” is a weekly post in which I track my bookish life.

Currently Reading:

  • Prime-Time Health by Dr. William Sears
  • The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins
  • Slow by Brooke McAlary

Finished:

  • The 13 1/2 Lives of Captain Bluebear by Walter Moers
  • Good Morning, Good Life by Amy Schmittauer Landino

Total pages read this week: 501

Total books for the year: 76 of 85. I FINALLY finished The 13 1/2 Lives of Captain Bluebear! I started it back in April, and it was not nearly as good as the other books I’ve read by Walter Moers. Of course, it is his first book in the “Zamonia” series. Hopefully, Rumo will be better, but it’s going to be a while before I pick that one up.

What are you reading?

#FitReaders Check-In

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  • This check-in is for October 30th – November 5th.
  • It’s been a stressful week, as I’m sure everyone can agree, especially the last few days.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 7/7
  • Steps: 28,580/40,000
  • Miles: 11.65
  • Total Miles: 490.03
  • Active Minutes: 68/300