READING WHILE
MOMMYING

This week I chat about Independent Bookstore Day (4/24!), Simon & Schuster, Hana Khan Carries On, Mary Oliver & more!

Happy Monday, book friends! I got my second shot of the Covid vaccine on Thursday, so on Friday I had a mild fever, aches and pains, and an overall tiredness. Which also meant I had a day to relax, rest, and READ. So, not only am I vaccinated, I also read three books and finished listening to one in one week (reviews below). What a win-win! As most of you know, I'm a Bookstagrammer. What is that, you ask? Well, it's a person who's so crazy about books, they pose and post book

As a creative, I love when art is celebrated. First, there's the comfortable, low-key celebration among friends and family. Fangirling with friends over the dashing Duke of Hastings in Bridgerton. Eating bundtinis and chatting about 50 Shades of Grey with my QVC gals at our book club (we WILL meet again, post-Covid!). Listening to Liz Moore read from her book Long Bright River at my local independent bookstore. Making a mix-CD for a friend or dancing to I Love Rock 'n Roll in

"...how did I not know Judy Blume owns and literally works in her own bookstore in Florida! ReadingWhileMommying field trip post COVID?"

Take a few minutes to write a haiku or two (3 lines--5 syllables, 7 syllables, and 5 again). It's a great way to take a break from the quarantine blues or work, stretch creative muscles, and you can even write quarantine-themed ones. Here are some of mine. I'll be back later today with The Book Beat! My quarantine clothes Soft, warm sweats and graphic tees For days and nights...bliss. I adore my books Spines, pages, people, words, worlds That new book smell...ah. My most hate

"There will always be time to worry and do other things, but take the time to find some calm and read!"