a stack of books, a cup of pour over (light roast) and a changing bedtime routine with reading

what i'm reading physically

Listen, it's no secret. I love books. I love reading. I love ereaders, hardbacks, paperbacks, new books, and old books. I don't let the algorithm tell me what to do. I don't need to niche down what type of reader I am.

I don't read for show, for numbers, for profit, or to impress anyone. I don't keep up with the cool kids, nor do I have an opinion about the bookish community.

It's high time we focus on what type of readers we each individually are and reserve judgment and criticism for what other people are doing.

With that in mind, let me talk about what I have been doing at night...

Nighttime reading ritual

I stack up books and ereaders on my night table, make a hot cup of decaf coffee, and read and sift through anywhere from 6-12 titles each night. 

My anxiety has been high due to some medical family issues, so my ability to sit with one novel has been difficult, and I don't believe in shoulds and ought to, so when one title grabs my attention and heart, I let that choice carry me.

Right now I am reading and sifting through the titles above including:

- Boredom by Alberto Moravia

- Emma by Jane Austen

- An Unexpected Cowboy by Stacey Shannon (been reading this short romance for two weeks, maybe I should give up on lighter reads for now?)

- Vanishing World by Sayaka Murata

organic light roast at home

Early morning pour overs always win over my Nespresso pods. Even though I love the convenience of them, I am really missing the 15-20 minute meditative time investment in my morning routine. While the days have been slower, I have been focused on accomplishing this simple act of calming self-care.

I haven't bought a single book or ebook from Amazon since the inauguration, and the Kobo store is soooo expensive and nowhere near as user friendly, but I won't let it stop me in my pursuit of digital downloading. I have been getting on 6 month waitlist at my local library which has been exquisitely painful. 

I have my eye on a few titles, but I wait until the list reaches 3-5 until I purchase them. I have enjoyed not shopping at Amazon, it has made me more intentional with my book purchases, and honestly I am skipping past, "This video is sponsored by Skillshare, this jewelry company, this light company, this this or that that." I'm working to source my books from used online sites, and I love it.

Wishing you a wonderful, coffee-filled, book reading weekend ahead.

Happy reading ☕️