Teachable Tuesday :: It's In The Books

I'm a reader.

I was raised by a reader.

And, I might silently judge you

if you tell me that you aren't 

a reader.

So, I thought I would share with you a few of the books I have just finished up.

I should tell you....

I am NEVER without a book.

I have one in my car (just in case).

I have one on my nightstand.

And, I usually have one tucked away in our living room.

I just finished The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah on my way back from Chicago.

It was fabulous.

If you love historical fiction, read it!

And, I cried as I turned the last page of Maeve Binchy's collection 

of short stories knowing that it would be her last.

I feel as if I have lost a kindred spirit.

BJ Novak's collection of short stories are hysterical.

I love Mindy Kaling & am a HUGE fan of The Office, so

I figured I couldn't go wrong when I picked up his book

The Secret of Midwives surprised me...

I really loved it & how it wove the lives 

of three strong women together.

The Things We Keep & The Good Luck of Right Now

were good reads....

just not my favorites.

You Are A Bad Ass was excellent...

a definite KICK in my backside.

And, Disconnected Kids is written by the man

who started Brain Balance.

It was definitely beneficial if you have a child

with ADD or ADHD.

If you have a book that you think I should add to my list, PLEASE

tell me in the comments!

I love getting book suggestions!

I'm halfway through Ordinary Grace by 

William Kent Krueger.

I haven't made up my mind about it yet.

It isn't one I have a problem putting down, but

the storyline is intriguing.

This frame is a thrift find...

I popped in a chalkboard I painted & 

wrote myself this note on my birthday

January 2nd of this year.

I turned 45.

I was struck at that time with the realization

that most likely my life is

1/2 OVER.

I decided to remind myself of that....

SO

that I live the second half of my life

BETTER

than the first.

Finally, I am a HUGE fan of Young Living essential oils

(don't worry, I don't sell them...BUT, I know someone who does if you need to order).

The past couple of weeks I have been diffusing RELEASE

when I go to sleep. I switched it up from my go-to LAVENDER,

and I am finding some amazing benefits from the change.

Don't forget to let me know what you're reading!

I feel a run to Half Price Books in my future.

Totally make Tuesday

AWESOME!