Hello 2024. My Reading Life Comforts Me

If you've read even one post on here you know that my life has been pretty hectic in the past few years. Caregiving. Illness. Hospitals. Medicines. Surgeries. 

I find so much comfort in reading, and every time I think of returning to BookTube, I pause and sit back and realize that it will only be adding to my ever busy plate, and serve as a distratcion.

I've found myself watching less and less BookTube as well, and tuning in to the channels that are quiet and consistent. That's what I hope to bring to the space when I do eventually return.

As of now, I'll set some reading intentions for 2024 in a future post, but I have initial thoughts about how the reading year has begun.

Thoughts as the year begins

1. I really love reading lots of books at one time. Dipping in and out of stories, pulling the threads of the narrative back to my conscious mind- all are so fun.
2. I never thought I could/ would DNF as much as I do now. Is it fair? Well, it is to me. Maybe I'm missing out on a story that will turn around, but for me- there are millions of books and I don't have millions of days to read them.
3. I love my kindles even more than I did in years prior. I didn't think it was possible, yet here we are. I am surrounded my e-readers and my strained eyes thank me every day. I ignore the glossy covers shown all day on social media, and rest in MY truth which is that I love to read while lying down and my eyes are happy not to strain to do it.

making my way slowly thru this memoir

Enjoying my quiet reading at the end of stressful days. Sinking into an intense literary fiction, or trying to distract myself with more mainstream fiction (even if I DNF after 50 pages) has been so comforting to me.

I am seeking comfort, solace, and peace in this new year. I hope I find it; and, if you are in need of some as well, I hope you can find a slice of comfort in your next chapter.

Happy reading and Happy 2024.