Taking It a Little Slow
While I’m still on track with my goal of reading 120 books in 2020, I read about half as much in April as I did in March. With a full month of staying at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, my anxiety levels were high and my attention span was short.
That said, I finished some great books and started some great books, so you won’t hear me complaining (or at least not in this post).
Hope you’re staying well and I can’t wait to hear what books you’ve been enjoying!
Write. Publish. Market. by Jodi Brandon
Publishing a book is such a daunting task, and this little volume is chock full of tips, tricks, and advice from someone who knows what she’s talking about. I bought this book at a conference last year and have referred to it several times, and this month I read it cover to cover.
Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies: And Other Rituals to Fix Your Life, from Someone Who’s Been There by Tara Schuster
I have a “heart reading” practice each morning in which I read about a chapter or so of a book in the self-help/personal growth/mindset development genre, and I thoroughly enjoyed working my way through this one. Funny, sweet, and full of self-love.
How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind by Pema Chödrön
My meditation practice has been on again/off again for a number of years, and I always appreciate a chance to come back to it with words of wisdom from someone like Pema Chödrön. This is a beautiful and practical guide.
The Vagina Bible: The Vulva and the Vagina: Separating the Myth from the Medicine by Jen Gunter
This was my book club’s pick for April and it did not disappoint. It is always shocking to learn the neglect that womxn’s health has suffered in medical research, in healthcare teaching and training, and in education. A very handy resource for all manner of questions and concerns.
The Art of Mindful Singing: Notes on Finding Your Voice by Jeremy Dion
I admit that I bought this one for its cover, sometime shortly before we were no longer allowed to roam bookstores. A look at why we tend to lose the art of singing, why it’s a valuable tool for mindfulness, and how to get it back.
Citizen: An American Lyric by Claudia Rankine
This gorgeous, heartbreaking, and critical read was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award in Poetry in 2014 and I’m so glad I finally got around to reading it. Highly recommended reading, especially for anyone living in America right now.
What did you read—and love—in April? What are you looking forward to reading next? I’d love to hear from you!