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Tag: Month in Review

Month in Review: October 2024

November 3, 2024November 3, 2024 ~ Lory ~ 17 Comments

Literature I didn't finish many books this month, partly because I was reading Hawaii by James Michener, a massive book of over 1000 pages. It flew by, though, and I loved learning more about the origins and history of those beautiful islands. Now I'd like to read more by this author of immersive historical fiction. … Continue reading Month in Review: October 2024

Month in Review: July 2024

August 4, 2024August 1, 2024 ~ Lory ~ 5 Comments

Literature It was great this month to participate in a Zoom call with some bloggers from Paris in July, Emma's event celebrating all things French. It inspired me to start reading The Discovery of France, a fascinating look at how the country (made up of many small groups who didn't necessarily consider themselves French) came … Continue reading Month in Review: July 2024

Month in Review: June 2024

June 30, 2024June 30, 2024 ~ Lory ~ 22 Comments

Literature It's hard to believe the end of June is upon us already! I am going to take a break in July, as I have some exciting travel planned (see below) and just need unstructured time in the summer. But I'll be back in another month if not sooner. I enjoyed everything I read this … Continue reading Month in Review: June 2024

Month in Review: April 2024

May 5, 2024May 5, 2024 ~ Lory ~ 16 Comments

Literature April was my month for Reading the Theatre, and most of my reading did fall into that theme, with a few exceptions -- and some cross-pollination with other challenges, like the Nonfiction Reader and the 1937 Club. I'll do a full recap in a week or two (I'm still finishing up some viewing). It … Continue reading Month in Review: April 2024

Month in Review: March 2024

April 7, 2024April 6, 2024 ~ Lory ~ 19 Comments

Before looking back on last month's reading, I want to point to this month's giveaway of my book, When Fragments Make a Whole: Click here to learn more and enter. Literature In March, I enjoyed books by two new favorite authors. Abraham Verghese is a doctor-turned-novelist who writes long but gripping stories. And after working … Continue reading Month in Review: March 2024

Month in Review: December 2023

January 7, 2024January 7, 2024 ~ Lory ~ 15 Comments

Literature I've already been reviewing my entire year's reading this week (see fiction; nonfiction, but here's what I read in December, 2023. I ended the year with quite a lot of good reading -- aided by being on vacation for the last 10 days. A dramatic shot of the Faroes -- when not raining it … Continue reading Month in Review: December 2023

Month in Review: October 2023

November 5, 2023November 5, 2023 ~ Lory ~ 15 Comments

Literature This month I managed to read not just one, but two books for the 1962 Club - though I blogged about only one of them. I also read two forthcoming releases by authors I've enjoyed in the past. Around the World got a nod, as did my Spiritual Memoir challenge. Plus a biography of … Continue reading Month in Review: October 2023

Month in Review: July 2023, and blog break

August 6, 2023August 5, 2023 ~ Lory ~ 31 Comments

It's been an exciting month - we decided to move to a new apartment, so August is going to be very busy. I'm taking the month off from blogging, accordingly. I'll be back in September once I get settled. However, I do plan to start sending out a new monthly newsletter. My first issue will … Continue reading Month in Review: July 2023, and blog break

Month in Review: February 2023

March 5, 2023March 5, 2023 ~ Lory ~ 18 Comments

Literature February is a short month, but I got a lot of reading done, thanks partly to a bout of sickness that confined me to the house for a few days. Highlights included finishing David Copperfield and comparing it to Demon Copperhead; the ongoing #LoveHain readalong hosted by Calmgrove; discovering the beautiful, harrowing memoirs of … Continue reading Month in Review: February 2023

Month in Review: January 2023

February 5, 2023February 5, 2023 ~ Lory ~ 30 Comments

Literature A new year begins! I devoted a number of posts to reviewing my reading from last year, which was interesting for me, at least. Check them out here: My Life in Books My Year in Nonfiction My Year in Fiction Around the World Update Along with general plans for 2023, I announced a new … Continue reading Month in Review: January 2023

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