I have also taken reading way beyond a hobby and into the realm of absolutely integral, nonnegotiable, fundamental (and yes, completely obsessive) part of my life. One of my enduring pleasures is knowing I'm not alone and there are other people other there like me 😂
This was a great post -- I never get tired of information like this -- and thank you, always, Gayla, for the shoutout!
Ah yes, the book dress! During my first school library job I spent a lot of time sourcing book clothes so I would have something book-themed to wear on every open house and parent night ~ this is one of my very favorites!! I honestly can't remember where I ordered it from and definitely had to make a few tweaks to make it fit right, but it's a treasured piece of my wardrobe for sure.
I get titles by browsing the library. There's enough there to usually keep me entertained. Sometimes a podcast will recommend a book, or at least interview the author.
Very cool read! Love the dress as well. Wow! Reading over 100 books per year is definitely a dream I hope for one day. I too love the Goodreads recommendations. Happy Reading!
Oh yes I totally find this. I don’t read as many (averaging 60 books) but I also actively watch a lot of tv series with my husband. But compared to colleagues who read a handful a year if that, they’re usually amazed. It took me a while to open up to them and admit I also have a bookish podcast (Better Words) that dictates a lot of what a read and when. I always find the “do you have a recommendation?” Question funny though because it’s *such* a personal pursuit! Often I’ll ask what moves/tv they like and suggest some bigger titles based on that. Loved reading about your bookish obsession!
I'm honored that you include me as one of your book sources! I learn of some from you! It's also completely obsessive for me, and tbh, I love it. I do many of the same things too and love seeing that I'm not alone in my daily PW reading and BookPage checking! And I always pick up a monthly Indie Next catalog because what if I miss something?
One of my favorites perhaps is just strolling through the bookstore and seeing if there's anything I haven't seen before, which I can really only do in my indie, which stocks a TON of books, and for that I am so grateful!
As a future librarian and archivist, I loved learning about Katy and her newsletter! I think of all the books I happen upon and read as assignments on my syllabus for life.
I have also taken reading way beyond a hobby and into the realm of absolutely integral, nonnegotiable, fundamental (and yes, completely obsessive) part of my life. One of my enduring pleasures is knowing I'm not alone and there are other people other there like me 😂
This was a great post -- I never get tired of information like this -- and thank you, always, Gayla, for the shoutout!
It makes me happy to know people who read over 200 books a year because I read about 100 a year!
Ah yes, the book dress! During my first school library job I spent a lot of time sourcing book clothes so I would have something book-themed to wear on every open house and parent night ~ this is one of my very favorites!! I honestly can't remember where I ordered it from and definitely had to make a few tweaks to make it fit right, but it's a treasured piece of my wardrobe for sure.
I get titles by browsing the library. There's enough there to usually keep me entertained. Sometimes a podcast will recommend a book, or at least interview the author.
Such a joy to read. Thank you!
Very cool read! Love the dress as well. Wow! Reading over 100 books per year is definitely a dream I hope for one day. I too love the Goodreads recommendations. Happy Reading!
Thanks for sharing this engaging look inside the life of a dedicated book reader, Katy and Gayla. The book dress is just delightful! 📕 👗
Oh yes I totally find this. I don’t read as many (averaging 60 books) but I also actively watch a lot of tv series with my husband. But compared to colleagues who read a handful a year if that, they’re usually amazed. It took me a while to open up to them and admit I also have a bookish podcast (Better Words) that dictates a lot of what a read and when. I always find the “do you have a recommendation?” Question funny though because it’s *such* a personal pursuit! Often I’ll ask what moves/tv they like and suggest some bigger titles based on that. Loved reading about your bookish obsession!
Thanks Katy O (and Gayla) for sharing your passion with us! I’ll be checking out Eidelweiss- never heard of that!
I'm honored that you include me as one of your book sources! I learn of some from you! It's also completely obsessive for me, and tbh, I love it. I do many of the same things too and love seeing that I'm not alone in my daily PW reading and BookPage checking! And I always pick up a monthly Indie Next catalog because what if I miss something?
One of my favorites perhaps is just strolling through the bookstore and seeing if there's anything I haven't seen before, which I can really only do in my indie, which stocks a TON of books, and for that I am so grateful!
I love the newsletter series idea of "taking a peek into other people's reading lives"!
As a future librarian and archivist, I loved learning about Katy and her newsletter! I think of all the books I happen upon and read as assignments on my syllabus for life.