Author: Rachelle

Monday’s Minutes

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

Currently Reading:

  • A History of Reading by Alberto Manguel
  • The 13 1/2 Lives of Captain Bluebear by Walter Moers
  • The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson ed. by Brooks Atkinson

Finished:

  • Dragons of Spring Dawning by Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman

Total pages read this week: 308

Total books for the year: 27 of 85. I started a course on edX titled, “The American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century.” The first assigned readings are by Ralph Waldo Emerson, so I ordered The Essential Writings.

What are you reading?

#FitReaders Check-In

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  • This check-in is for April 10th – 16th.
  • I didn’t do any workouts this week.  When I wasn’t dealing with insomnia, stomach issues, or other Anxiety-related symptoms, I was resting, and the last thing I wanted to do was exercise.
  • I finally did a short strength-training workout this morning, so that will be counted into next week’s stats.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 0/5
  • Steps: 7,947
  • Miles: 3.27
  • Total Miles: 193.90
  • Active Minutes: 29

Monday’s Minutes

Published on by Rachelle

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

Currently Reading:

  • A History of Reading by Alberto Manguel
  • Dragons of Spring Dawning by Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman

Finished:

  • A Grown-Up Guide to Dinosaurs by Ben Garrod
  • Harry Potter: A History of Magic by The British Library
  • Junkyard Cats by Faith Hunter

Total pages read this week: 448

Total books for the year: 26 of 85. All three of the books I finished this week are audiobooks. Junkyard Cats was a little bit more serious than I was expecting, but I suppose that’s what I get for not reading the synopsis first. The other two were pure Non-Fiction fun. They made me want to sign up for some kind of a class so that I can stretch my brain a little bit and keep my mind off of the craziness going on IRL. I can’t decide what I want to learn about, though, from the seemingly millions of free options out there, but I’m thinking I want to take some type of Literature class.

What are you reading? What free online classes have you taken, and which ones would you recommend?

#FitReaders Check-In

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  • This check-in is for April 3rd – 9th.
  • My stats for this week are embarrassing.  I need to come up with a plan.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 1/5
  • Steps: 8,266
  • Miles: 3.40
  • Total Miles: 190.63
  • Active Minutes: 45

Monday’s Minutes

Published on by Rachelle

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

Currently Reading:

  • A History of Reading by Alberto Manguel
  • Dragons of Spring Dawning by Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman

Finished:

  • Lost Books and Old Bones by Paige Shelton
  • My Life with Bob by Pamela Paul
  • Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
  • Anne’s House of Dreams by L.M. Montgomery

Total pages read this week: 925

Total books for the year: 23 of 85. Anne’s House of Dreams was exactly what I needed right now. Especially after the horror of Brave New World. I’m going to avoid Sci-Fi, especially Dystopian Sci-Fi, for awhile, and focus on books that make me happy.

What are you reading?

#FitReaders Check-In

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  • This check-in is for March 27th – April 2nd.
  • I’m sick and have been stuck at home all week.  I’m not sick enough to be seen by a doctor or tested for the virus, but I’m self-quarantined just in case.
  • Since I haven’t been feeling well, I’ve spent most of my time reading or on the internet.  I’m thinking about doing one of the walking workout DVDs I own to get some much needed exercise, but it might have to wait for now until I’m healthier.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 0/5
  • Steps: 10,566
  • Miles: 4.35
  • Total Miles: 187.23
  • Active Minutes: 14

Monday’s Minutes

Published on by Rachelle

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

Currently Reading:

  • Lost Books and Old Bones by Paige Shelton
  • A History of Reading by Alberto Manguel
  • My Life with Bob by Pamela Paul

Finished:

  • Glass Town by Steven Savile

Total pages read this week: 351

Total books for the year: 19 of 85. My Life with Bob is comforting. A History of Reading is cozy. Lost Books and Old Bones is a wonderful audiobook to settle into when I’m tired. I foresee this kind of reading will continue throughout the next month.

What are you reading?

#FitReaders Check-In

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  • This check-in is for March 20th – 26th.
  • My job decided that I am “essential” so I’ve been working all week.  I’m not moving around as much as I normally would during the work day, but I’m getting more steps than I would if I were at home.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 3/5
  • Steps: 26,938
  • Miles: 11.08
  • Total Miles: 182.88
  • Active Minutes: 90

Monday’s Minutes

Published on by Rachelle

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

Currently Reading:

  • Glass Town by Steven Savile
  • Lost Books and Old Bones by Paige Shelton

Finished:

  • The Wise Man’s Fear by Patrick Rothfuss
  • The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen
  • The Diary of a Bookseller by Shaun Bythell

Total pages read this week: 712

Total books for the year: 18 of 85. This past weekend was the #StayHome24in48 Readathon. I probably did more sleeping than reading, but I stayed off the internet unless it had something to do with the readathon, and I avoided checking the news. It was exactly what I needed, and I’m considering doing the same every weekend for at least the next month or so.

What are you reading?

#StayHome24in48 – The End

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We have reached the end of the 24 in 48 readathon.  I have to be up early, so I’m off to bed.

Final Update
I listened to some of Lost Books and Old Bones while getting the cleaning done around the apartment.  I also spent quite a bit of time reading Glass Town, but I’m still just over 100 pages from the end.

While I didn’t meet my goal of finishing 3 books, and I didn’t get anywhere near reading for 24 hours, I did have a good time. I know I’ll finish Glass Town this week, probably by Wednesday.


In the Middle of Reading:

  • Glass Town by Steven Savile
  • Lost Books and Old Bones by Paige Shelton


Pages Read: 174
Time Read: 3 hours 55 minutes
Total Time Read: 11 hours and 34 minutes

Goodnight, Y’all!