Podcasts about reading goals

Join Roe and Allorah on this episode as they delve into their favorite reads of 2025 and share the 10 must-reads they plan to conquer before the end of the year. From dark romance and mafia thrillers to dystopian fantasies and cowboy romances, discover the books that have captured their hearts and those still on their towering TBR lists. Plus, don't miss the special espresso martini recipe to keep you awake on those long reading nights!00:00 Welcome to The Plot with a Twist00:46 Reflecting on the Year in Books02:19 Reading Goals and Challenges16:20 Tracking Your Reading Progress23:01 Favorite Reads of the Year34:57 Iliana: The Ultimate Mafia Enforcer37:25 Reckless by Elsie Silver: A Well-Executed Pregnancy Trope39:25 Cunning Vows: A Mafia Auction with a Twist43:04 Soul Match: A Unique Dystopian Concept44:08 Meet Me in Dreamland: A Delightful Enemies to Lovers45:41 Trick by Natalia Jaster: Dark Fantasy Romance50:08 10 Books to Finish Before the End of the Year01:04:22 Espresso Martini: The Perfect Drink for Your TBR01:05:46 Thank You and Stay Tuned!

Novels featuring an ensemble cast of characters and multiple points of view are a favorite for today's guest, and she'd love Anne's help in finding more of this particular type of reading experience. Olivia Haber Greenwood is joining Anne from Barcelona, where she's lived for the past seven years working as a copywriter and freelance journalist. Olivia is a happy reader with an abundant reading life, but she's found herself stymied when it comes to novels featuring multiple points of view.   Olivia loves the concept of these books, and sometimes she'll find one that really works for her. But since voice is such a strong component of what she loves in a book, too many of the multiple point of view novels she's read fall a bit flat. She's on the hunt for a story told from multiple points of view where every character's distinctive, unmistakable voice elicits a big wow. It's a tall order. Can they do it? Anne and Olivia sure have fun trying in today's conversation. Find the list of titles discussed today and leave your suggestions for Olivia at our show notes page, which you'll find at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/488.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Rebecca and Tara as they review the progress they've made (or not) on their 2025 reading goals.  Rebecca (@canadareadsamericanstyle): Currently reading: A Lost Lady by Willa Cather 2025 Goals: Complete Anne of Green Gables and The Chronicles of Narnia series and read more Redwall; read children's books that have "mischievous, clever, independent girl characters"; track "mood reads"; plus, a secret goal! Tara (@onabranchreads): Currently reading: The Queen's Spade by Sarah Raughley 2025 Goals: Carol Shields Prize for Fiction; Agatha Christie; Helen Humphreys; weed physical TBR; read more short stories If you have any comments or suggestions that you would like to share with Rebecca and Tara, please email them at craspod2019@gmail.com  

Remember when you could lose yourself in a good book for hours? When was the last time that happened? As moms, our personal passions often get shelved alongside our favorite novels. In this episode, Diana confesses how motherhood hijacked her lifelong reading habit and reveals the ridiculously simple strategy that helped her reclaim this joy—without adding more pressure to her already packed schedule.In this episode, Diana shared:The surprisingly simple math formula that transformed her reading lifePractical tips for fitting in reading during everyday moments: school pickup lines, grocery shopping, and bedtimeBreaking down intimidating reading goals into manageable daily chunksWhether you're looking to read more fiction for pleasure or business books for growth, these strategies make reading accessible again, even with a packed mom schedule.Join the H-O-M-E (Home Operations Made Easy) waitlist here.What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do listHow to declutter in an effective and efficient wayGuest interviewsDeep dives on specific topicsFind Diana Rene on social media:Instagram: @the.decluttered.momFacebook: @the.decluttered.momPinterest: @DianaRene Are you ready for a peaceful and clutter-free home? Watch my FREE training video “Chaos to Calm” to learn how it's possible! And find all of my resources here.

Hello, hi! I'm so excited to welcome today's guest to the show. Anna Przy! Does the phrase “It's called manifesting… look it up…” or “You better Keep it up Cutie” sound familiar? Anna Przy is most recognizable for her short form social media videos that involve a bathrobe, her front yard, and no shoes. Sometimes featuring an old vacuum and some high kicks you'll often see Anna looking up at the sky and politely appealing to the cosmos. I first discovered Anna during the pandemic, and have been a huge fan of her pep talks and point of view ever since. Episode Summary: In this episode, Anna and I chat about: How Anna's layoff from event planning during the pandemic social distancing measures resulted in her taking a hard look at the “road map” that she had been diligently following all of her life towards happiness. But when the pandemic hit, and she lost a lot of those things, but she still felt  pretty ok about herself! That led to Anna taking a chance online sharing these thoughts, and deconstructing everything she thought she was supposed to believe for her audience, to help us all realize that we're all struggling with these ideas, and how much those messages have never resulted in happiness. Did you know you can pretty much do whatever you want? Anna confesses at first she wasn't sure, but the longer she's online the more she realizes that the possibilities are endless and she wants you to feel that way too. By design Anna's message about mental health and self-love aren't packaged like your typical mindset gurus - that's by design and it's because Anna doesn't want to hear that message herself.  Anna's had a long journey deconstructing the “90s misogyny mindset” that has been made easier thanks to her online community. How Anna has been strategic about the way she gets people to accept messages of deconditioning or radical self love - knowing that often people aren't ready to hear it. Being able to share herself authentically doesn't come without fear, Anna describes how she's been able to manage the fear of being seen because the benefits of overcoming that fear are life changing. As challenging as the comparison game on social media may be, sometimes it allows us a chance to snap out of our pre-conceived assumptions when we see other people trying things or existing in a way we didn't think was possible. Anna has only two rules for life and they're applicable in every situation. We talk about why the practice of betting on yourself (without proof) can be a revolutionary mindset hack Humour can start as a coping mechanism but it can also be a way to mask your discomfort with big feelings (yours or other peoples). Anna and I are strong cheerleaders for anyone who wants to become a content creator - just start despite your perfectionism! Anna says “exhaustion is very different when you're happy” and that lives rent free in my mind   Other Episodes you might like: Episode 117: Medium Effort Advice: Help, I'm doing too much, and none of it well! Episode 128: How to Bring Your Authentic Self To Your Friendships with Helene and Christina from It's YOUR Birth Day Podcast Episode 63: Storytelling, Conscious Parenting and the Myth of Balance with Katy-Robin Garton Medium Lady Reads Episode 35 - We're Back with our 2025 Reading Goals! Connect with Anna Instagram: @akprzy TikTok: @akprzy Patreon: www.patreon.com/akprzy  Website: www.akprzy.com Connect with Erin: Instagram: @medium.lady Patreon: www.patreon.com/mediumlady  Email: mediumladytalks@gmail.com  Explore more book-related content on "Medium Lady Reads." - link to Spotify Instagram: @mediumladyreads

In this episode, Steve discusses his recent reading experiences, including 'Cloud Atlas', 'Dead House Gates', and 'Watchmen'. He reflects on the importance of group discussions in enhancing understanding and enjoyment of complex narratives. Steve also shares his thoughts on the dark themes in 'Dead House Gates' and critiques 'Swamp Thing', expressing his personal preferences in literature. He emphasizes the value of enjoying reading at a relaxed pace rather than focusing on quantity, and invites community engagement through forums and upcoming projects.Send us a messageSupport the showFilm Chewing Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2235582/followLens Chewing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lenschewingSpeculative Speculations: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/speculative-speculationsSupport the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7EQ7XWFUP6K9EJoin Riverside.fm: https://riverside.fm/?via=steve-l

Hello, hi and welcome to the first interview for Season 5 of Medium Lady Talks! In this episode, I chat with Helen Schrute and Christina Cohen, therapists and hosts of the It's YOUR Birthday Podcast. We're talking all about friendship, partnership, trust and navigating the messy middle of life with your bestie by your side. Episode Summary: In this episode, you'll hear more from my guests about: - The incredible story of their individual challenges and how navigating a cancer diagnosis and grief after the death of a parent brought them even closer to supporting one another. Christina and Helene share the nuance of the closeness of their friendship and balancing the risk of a creative enterprise together - effectively becoming business partners- and how they navigate that. Even when you have an easy connection with a friend, it still requires your time, attention and energy to keep nurturing the relationship, in addition to boundaries and commitment! The Its YOUR Birthday Podcast is all about teaching women to navigate external expectations, to let go of pressure and celebrate who they want to be.  Why deep friendship requires a bit of risk and authenticity  Christina and Helene share the concept of “the messy middle” and why you have to tackle it before you get to a place where you can celebrate yourself daily - but don't worry we're also there to guide you with the tools and mindset to see the mess for the gift that it is. Using the “traffic light” visual to help you place where you are on your journey and how to meet your needs. The messy middle can also be kind of a “comfy” place for people reluctant to take their first vulnerable step towards change - we talk about some medium effort ways to make those moves and advance on the green light of your own life. We wrap up with a discussion about self-celebration: how do you acknowledge when you're getting what you want out of life? How do you make that a true party? By the end of this episode, you'll feel equipped and inspired to choose a guiding need for 2025 that aligns with your values and supports your well-being.   Other Episodes you might like: Episode 117: Medium Effort Advice: Help, I'm doing too much, and none of it well! Episode 68: Is Friendship a Type of Self-Care with Roz and Erin in the Valley Don't miss my episode on It's YOUR Birth Day : Episode 30: The Gift of Finding YOURSELF   Medium Lady Reads Episode 35 - We're Back with our 2025 Reading Goals! Connect with Helene and Christina Instagram: @itsyourbirthdayofficial  Website: www.yourbirthdaypodcast.com  Connect with Erin: Instagram: @medium.lady Email: mediumladytalks@gmail.com  Explore more book-related content on "Medium Lady Reads." - link to Spotify Instagram: @mediumladyreads

Welcome to the Parenting - A Candid DiscussionIn the first episode of 2025 at Peeps Creek Café! Join Sean and Denise as they kick off the new year with a deep dive into the complexities of parenting. They share personal anecdotes, discuss the challenges of co-parenting, and explore the age-old question: when does parenting truly end? From hilarious cat stories to serious conversations about fatherhood, this episode covers it all. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite drink, and enjoy an episode filled with laughter, reflection, and heartfelt insights. Happy New Year!Grab your favorite drink and get ready for a worthwhile conversation. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Stream wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website. Grab your favorite beverage, sit at our table, and DRINK, LISTEN, & CONVERSE!!!You can watch the video (and get a transcription) here. You can also watch us on Twitch, YouTube, or Facebook.Want to support our caffeine addiction? Buy us a coffee! And if you're feeling brave, step into Peeps Creek Cafe and connect with us. We promise we won't bite (virtually, at least).Don't forget to give us a review. :-) Buy Us a CoffeeFor All Audio, Video, & Social Links00:00 Welcome to PeepsCreek Café00:23 New Year Greetings and Introductions01:14 A Funny Story About Fats the Cat02:50 Reading Goals for the New Year03:41 Parenting: Is It Ever Over?04:30 Innate vs. Learned Parenting07:43 Personal Reflections on Parenting13:17 The Challenges of Co-Parenting16:36 Navigating Parenting Styles30:13 The Shift from Active Parenting32:06 Navigating Adult Children's Independence33:37 Balancing Support and Independence34:45 The Car Battery Saga37:19 Reflections on Self-Reliance47:24 Setting Boundaries as a Parent55:05 Concluding Thoughts on Parenting

Join me in the meadow today for a very cozy bookish episode! Today I'm sharing about how I'm finding creativity in reading again by removing my goodreads reading goal, not taking book recs, and not checking reviews. Reading has been a lifelong near and dear to my heart hobby and I'm so happy to take you all along this next chapter of reading with me. So brew yourself a cup of tea, and let's hangout and talk all things books!New episodes every Sunday at 7AM EST.Contact: vicinthemeadow@gmail.comIG/TikTok: @vicinthemeadow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a reading wrap-up video for January. I'll share my spoiler free thoughts on the 4 books I read in January along with my 2025 reading goals and some books I'm currently reading. I hope you enjoy the soft spoken chit chat. ✨

We're starting 2025 by sharing our reading hopefuls for this year! What books are we excited to dive into? How do we plan on challenging ourselves to read more (or differently) in the new year? Plus, we're taking a trip down memory lane, reflecting on our absolute favorite reads of 2024. Tune in for some reading inspiration, and a sneak peek at the literary adventures that await us in 2025!✨ Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment with your reading goals and favorite books from 2024! We'd love to hear from you.

In this episode, I'm talking about my reading goals for 2025! As a devotee of SMART goals for many years, my reading goals are really more intentions than milestones I'm looking to achieve. This year, I'm really trying to find the joy in reading again, without the pressure that super defined goals can bring.This year is about me reinforcing reading's role in my downtime and escape, and it really came down to the question “What kind of reader do I want to be?”If you have an author, book, or topic you want to hear about on the podcast, then don't hesitate to slide into my DMs on Instagram or shoot me an email!Where else to find me:IG: @inbedwithbookspodYT: https://www.youtube.com/@InBedWithBooksPodEM: inbedwithbookspodcast@gmail.com

2024 went by in a blur of babies and books - a combined 35 books, in fact. In this bonus episode we reflect on our reading journeys in 2024 and look ahead at what 2025 has in store.Join us to hear about our favourite books, favourite podcast moments and more!Disclaimer: Both hosts' babies decided to wake up during the recording of this episode, so there are baby noises throughout. We hope this doesn't take away from your enjoyment of the episode!Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro00:30 - Life Updates03:25 - 2024 Podcast Stats05:10 - 2024 Reading Goals09:45 - Favourite Podcast Book10:55 - Top 3 Non-Podcast Books16:10 - Least Favourite Podcast Book17:40 - The Most Disappointing Podcast Book20:05 - The Biggest Surprise21:50 - Least Favourite Non-Podcast Books26:15 - Reading Goals for 202527:25 - Favourite Characters28:50 - Most Anticipated New Releases in 202529:25 - Favourite Podcast Moments30:30 - Favourite Podcast Season31:50 - Coming Up on Reading Materials in 202534:50 - OutroBooks Mentioned:Divine Rivals / Ruthless Vows by Rebecca RossHouse of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. MaasTripping Arcadia by Kit MayquistThe Silent Patient by Alex MichaelidesLegends and Lattes by Travis BaldreeThe Armor of Light by Ken FollettAssassin's Blade / Throne of Glass / Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. MaasAurora's End by Jay Kristoff and Amie KaufmanFourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosFunny Story by Emily HenryMy Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabett RussellThe Murderbot Diaries by Martha WellsPiranesi by Susanna ClarkeGreat Big Beautiful Life by Emily HenryNorth is the Night by Emily Rath

Track your reading like a pro! Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Andrew Kinstetter, and Pat Scott discuss top book tracking tools like Goodreads, StoryGraph, and more. Discover how to set reading goals, organize your library, and find your next favorite book! The post Master Your Reading Goals and Track Your Books appeared first on StarQuest Media.

During this episode, Rose and Nichols discuss what their reading focuses will be for the new year, the books they are looking forward to reading, and the encouragement they plan to use to help them along the way (for better or for worse). Check out our Instagram for podcast updates.

Since we're in the very early part of the new year, a lot of people are giving thought to what their 2025 in books will look like, and the same thing is going on for some of the women of Book Bistro. This week, Shannon, Meka, and Amber are sharing their 2025 reading goals with you. There are no book recommendations in this episode. You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro

We're reacting to our 2024 goals and creating our 2025 goals! HERE! WE! GO! Shrek Quest Bingo Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-2RQwlryXtmtb4Ul7eO2bhK1e160gO-V/view?usp=drive_link Ariel's log of visiting every bookshop in Nova Scotia: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/every-bookshop-in-nova-scotia Support The Podcast: Sign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscription Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound Ariel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirt Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books? Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books Submit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.com Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons: A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Ash, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Cait, Candis, Christi, Christina, Claire, Debra, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Luna, Maria, Megan, Michelene, Mickey, Nicole, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa, Zoe! Chapters: 00:00:00 - #275! 00:09:05 - 24 A24 Movies In 2024 Part 24 00:40:32 - Raeleen's 2025 Goals 00:57:31 - Ariel's 2025 Goals 01:06:35 - LIVE BOOK BREAKING 01:10:28 - 2025 TBR's

Send us a textIn this month's episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie ring in the New Year with cold weather reading recommendations, upcoming 2025 releases, and their 2025 reading goals!Some upcoming programs: Adults: Formal Wear Dropoff & Giveaway Tweens/Teens: Anime Takeover - Tuesday, January 28th @ 6pm | Eastern Kids: Read to a Dog | Fairmount & Eastern  To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!Helpful links from our discussion:The Library's Goodreads2025 Online Reading ChallengeLibrary Links:Library Social Worker - Do you need help navigating government benefits, affordable housing, or unemployment? Are you wondering what resources are available for you and your family? The Library Social Worker can work with you to navigate these challenges.Calendar of Events - Learn more about the events discussed in this episode and about what is coming up at the Library!Library Catalog - Place holds on all of the books discussed today!Beanstack - Sign up to participate in our reading challenges!

Happy New Year!!  Rebecca and Tara sum up their 2024 goals and introduce their reading goals for 2025! Rebecca (@canadareadsamericanstyle): 2024: Brothers Grimm; Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America by Matika Wilbur; Inclusive Picture Book Challenge; 12 classic women authors 2025: Complete Anne of Green Gables and The Chronicles of Narnia series and read more Redwall; read children's books that have "mischievous, clever, independent girl characters"; track "mood reads" Tara (@onabranchreads): 2024: Giller Long List; Agatha Christie; Helen Humphreys 2025: Carol Shields Prize for Fiction; Agatha Christie; Helen Humphreys; weed physical TBR; read more short stories Mentioned: https://carolshieldsprizeforfiction.com/ https://www.instagram.com/carolshieldsprize/ https://www.riverstreetwriting.com/ https://www.instagram.com/river_street_writes/  

Join Jim as he takes on numerous Science Fiction and Fantasy reading challenges in 2025! From epic novels to sprawling series, Jim intends to dive into some daunting books in the new year. Get ready for a year of adventure, magic, and intergalactic exploration as Jim tackles some serious reading challenges yet! Whether you're a fellow book lover or just looking for new titles to add to your reading list, this episode is for you! #FantasyForTheAges #readingrecommendations #TBR #Fantasy #scifi #sciencefiction #Top10 #SFF #booktube #booktuber Want to purchase books mentioned in this episode? Acts of Caine: https://t.ly/twOFI The Black Crown: https://t.ly/7ycD6 Duma Key: https://t.ly/9nCTj Dying Days: https://t.ly/GergL The Edan Trilogy: https://t.ly/7G4Bo Fallen Light Series: https://t.ly/DtU-T First Law: https://t.ly/cPurj Galaxy's Edge: https://t.ly/X9_b4 The Indian Lake Trilogy: https://t.ly/WEwhk Jonathan Strange and Mr Norell: https://t.ly/8MoJB King's Dark Tidings: https://t.ly/LyshI Malazan: https://t.ly/EXTQr Memory, Sorrow and Thorn Trilogy: https://t.ly/mshTf The Monsters We Feed: https://t.ly/kZ4r8 Poppy War Trilogy: https://t.ly/Rb9vX Red Rising Saga: https://t.ly/OaabW Surviving the Evacuation: https://t.ly/I6T2F Ways to connect with us: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheages Jim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim's Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n ———————————————————————————— Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements: https://elements.envato.com/

Brea and Mallory recommend non-numerical reading goals. Plus, they test out a bookish gift kit and recommend audiobooks for boyfriends. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Dipseawww.dipseastories.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!Bookish Gift KitBooks Mentioned - James by Percival EverettThe Legacy of Arniston House by T.L. HuchuPre order Daughter of Daring!Fourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosWorld War Z by Max BrooksNo Gods No Monsters by Cadwell Turnbull

KQED's Ki Sung talks to host of The Stacks podcast, Traci Thomas, about rereading books she loved as a child with her own children, what's on her reading list as they grow and what she's learned about reading from all of her author interviews.

Send us a textWe're nearing the end of 2024. So naturally, Liz and Ashley are reflecting on the important things in life. Our goals, our hopes, our dreams… and of course, the most important thing of 2024: WICKED, Part 1 (and Jonathan Bailey).Let's chat about Wicked in all of its glory! The movie, the play, and the books… and how they tie into our goals for the podcast in 2025! We discuss if bookish goals are useful and positive. Then move on to our individual and joint goals moving forward, including everything from books read, to reviews, to works in progress, book conventions and events, and upcoming mini series and author interviews. We've only been doing this for a little over nine months and it's already a dream. 2025 is going to be such a fun year, besties! And don't worry, we have a bookish 2024 themed fave and fail and a WICKED smash or pass. Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!! (And sometimes, Friday!)Check out these Indie Authors Mentioned:A Clash of Tides by Alivia R Maar @livsbookshelfPriestess by Kara Reynolds @karaneedstoreadBeyond the Fallen Realm by T J Lundin @tjlundinbooksSeeking the Fallen Realm by T J Lundin @tjlundinbooksThe Deer and the Dragon by Piper CJ @piper_cjA Touch of Gold and Madness by K L Devore @authrokldevoreThe Embrace of Steel and Sorrow by K L Devore @authrokldevoreYouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllixShop bookish apparel worn in this episode!Ashley is  wearing: Green “Women of Maas” Tee by @caffeineandcurses | https://caffeineandcurses.com/products/maasverse-throne-of-glass-merchLiz is wearing: “I Still Read Fairytales. Just For the Villians Now” Pullover by @shadowboundspines | https://shadowboundspines.com/products/i-still-read-fairytales-just-for-the-villains-now-crewneck?_pos=2&_sid=5621c721a&_ss=rAny link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support our podcast!

Links mentioned: Sign up to the bookmark subscription! https://store.dftba.com/products/books-unbound-bookmark-subscription Books and Brews market organizer: https://www.instagram.com/kydraslittlelibrary/ Kings Co-op Bookshop: https://www.instagram.com/kingscoopbookstore/ Cahier Stationary: https://www.instagram.com/shop.cahier/ Wildcard Candles: https://www.instagram.com/wildcardcandlecompany/ Support The Podcast: Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound Ariel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirt Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books? Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books Submit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.com Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons: A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Ash, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Cait, Candis, Christi, Christina, Claire, Debra, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Karina, Luna, Maria, Megan, Michelene, Mickey, Nicole, Roisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, Vanessa, Zoe! Chapters: 00:00 - #271! 15:12 - Unbelievable Shawl 22:12 - Life in the big winter city 25:25 - Updates 27:29 - Bookmark Subscription 40:20 - Rae's Book Haul

With less than two months remaining in the year, how close are you to finish your reading goals? Listen to this week's podcast to find out how Bethann and Samantha up the stakes to round out 2024.

Reading should be a joy, not a headache. In this episode, I talk about common problems we face during difficult reading sessions. From headaches to reading above your level, I'll walk you through the simple ways to fix these issues and get more from your reading. Let's make sure you're reading at your level, with a clear purpose, and without unnecessary discomfort.Send Me a Text Message with Your QuestionsSupport the showIMPORTANT LINKS:

Jamye is back with a special guest, Audra, one of our children's librarians. With Our Summer: Play Your Way in its final month, they discuss books you should pick up to finish your summer reading goals. Audra brings a variety of books from picture books to adult nonfiction reads. They analyze reading trends, the necessity of fun/light reads, the importance of YA graphic novels, and share their excitement about upcoming retellings of fairy tales..We'd love to hear from you! Questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to us at podcast@evpl.org.

Trying to read more can be a hard habit to stick to. If you want to read more, try setting a goal to get you motivated. To make a goal that works for you — consider setting a genre or page count goal rather than just counting the number of books you read.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

We're looking at our goals and facing the facts: can we still get any of these done? Links mentioned: Raeleen's Crochet Sunflower Top: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8GtC0U15mY Ariel's New Mug: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books Support The Podcast: Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books? Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnbound All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books Submit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.com Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons: A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Asia, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Cait, Candis, Christi, Christina, Claire, Ellen, Emma, Gene, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jenny, Jessie, Jill, Jo, Katelyn, Luna, Maria, Meg, Mickey, Nicole, Nina, Phoebe, Sandra, Sarah, Sherralle, Simon, Tiffany, Zoe! Chapters: 00:00:00 - Q2 Review! 00:02:02 - Mini-Truck Update 00:12:27 - Raeleen & The Solstice 00:16:02 - Reading Update

Are you looking for quick reads to breeze through this summer? We're bringing you recommendations for short books to put on your TBR stack (our in your audiobook queue!) for this summer. If you're looking for more short book recommendations, be sure to check out our popular blog post, "9 Great Short Books to Kick Off Your 2024 Reading Goals."   We're continuing to add exclusive content over on Patreon. In addition to monthly bonus episodes, we are now releasing more content on Patreon for subscribers. We appreciate your support so much, and it helps cover the cost of maintaining our podcast. If you haven't joined us there yet, you can check the details out here.   Visit the Unabridged website for our full show notes and links to the books mentioned in the episode. Interested in what else we're reading? Check out our Featured Books page.   Want to support Unabridged?     Follow us @unabridgedpod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. | Join our Unabridged Podcast Reading Challenge. | Visit our curated list of books at Bookshop.org. | Become a patron on Patreon. | Check out our Merch Store. | Visit the resources available in our Teachers Pay Teachers store.

Kelly and JK dive deep into the controversy surrounding Spring Energy's 'Awesome Sauce' gel, which was found to have significantly less carbs than advertised.  They discuss the broader implications of such mislabeling in the sports nutrition industry, highlighting the importance of accurate carbohydrate data for athletes.  The conversation expands to examine industry practices, ethical responsibilities of coaches, and the necessity of third-party testing, drawing parallels with the Volkswagen emissions scandal. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff 00:27 Kelly's Life Updates 00:53 Wedding Stories and Mishaps 07:14 Morning Running Challenge 08:30 Cicada Invasion Discussion 13:48 Ava's Graduation Party and Parenting Tetris 18:28 Fitness Goals and Step Count Challenges 27:59 Reading Goals and Strategies 32:21 Spring Energy Awesome Sauce Controversy 36:33 Lab Results Reveal Shocking Findings 36:58 Community Reactions and GoFundMe Efforts 38:28 Spring Energy's Response and Reformulation 38:51 Non-Runner's Perspective 41:50 Koop vs. The Roches: Ultra Running's Biggest Beef 57:42 Underfueling Concerns and Class Action Speculations 01:04:25 Comparisons to Other Food Labeling Scandals 01:09:27 Coaching Ethics and Sponsorship Dilemmas 01:24:05 Listener Engagement and Episode Wrap-Up Links: MFA 120. WTF is going on with Spring Energy Awesomesauce? https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/egycKIJBbKb Koopcast Spring Energy episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/koopcast/id1489494447?i=1000657480774 Follow the pod at ⁠⁠⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠liftingrunninglivingpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow JK at ⁠⁠@coachjkmcleod⁠⁠ Follow Kelly at ⁠⁠@coachingklutz⁠⁠

We're a quarter of the way into the year so it's time for a big reading goal check in! We also review tea, talk about sourdough bread, read some listener comments, and more! Links mentioned: Ariel's Sourdough Reading Vlog: https://youtu.be/bMh6w-O6u-Q Raeleen's Sourdough Recipe: https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/beginners-sourdough-bread-recipe Raeleen's current favourite yoga video: https://youtu.be/mBoFPfqehDE?si=jYFCRS7wi7YoD50g Support The Podcast: Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books? All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books Submit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.com Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons: A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Ashley, Bellanora, Bethany, Brittany, Bronte, Cait, Candis, Christina, Claire, Emma, Hannah, Hayli, Inbar, Jessie, Jill, Jo, Jude, Katelyn, Laila, Luna, Lydia, Maria, Mario, Meg, Mickey, Nicole, Sarah, Sherralle, Simon, Tamar! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - A tea update 00:08:37 - Bookshelf Shakeup! 00:13:52 - Rae's new cross-stitch 00:15:27 - Rae's new hobbie… 00:22:11 - Q1 UPDATE 00:30:07 - Goals 00:37:19 - Statistics 00:43:26 - What we've read in 2024 01:04:21 - Tiny Haul 01:05:58 - The Mail Room 01:14:07 - NOTE: Next Week's Episode

Do you wish you had more time to read? Once we became busy moms, sometimes things we enjoy are the first thing to get axed from our schedule. But if you want to read more fiction, non-fiction, self-improvement, business, or just magazines, we must find ways to make it happen. In this episode, Diana explains how she created small reading goals to get out of her reading rut and back into finishing books.We'll also discuss:How special reading was for Diana when growing upThe benefits of trying audiobooks or ebooksHow to break down books into small achievable goalsWhat can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do listHow to declutter in an effective and efficient wayGuest interviewsDeep dives on specific topics Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep088Find Diana Rene on social media:Instagram: @the.decluttered.momFacebook: @the.decluttered.momPinterest: @DianaRene Are you ready for a peaceful and clutter-free home? Watch my FREE training video “Kiss Clutter Goodbye” to learn how it's possible! And find all of my resources here.

Welcome to a brand new season of Bring Your Own! To kick off season 3 we're sharing our 2024 reading in's and out's alongside our bookish goals for the year. A new season also means new book recs! We each provide three books that everyone should have on their TBRs this year.Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.BooksFollow Kendra @Kendra.ReadzFollow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf

Are you looking to turn reading into a dedicated hobby? In this episode of the Purpose Driven Mom Show, Cara talks about the significance of hobbies for mothers, with a special emphasis on reading.  Hobbies are a great way to spend time doing things that you find enjoyable. They are meant to take you away from the stress of your day and allow you to do something exciting. Cara shares how it is important for moms to have hobbies and to find ways to stick to them because moms deserve to take time back and have something for themselves. One of these hobbies is reading and Cara provides some tips to make reading a hobby that can be integrated into daily life. Listen in to hear more about hobbies and time blocking them into your life.   Links: Dream to Reality Webinar [FREE] Reading Tracker Printable  A PURPOSE-DRIVEN MOM SHOW NOTES: apurposedrivenmom.com/podcast392 The 15-Minute Formula Book by: Cara Harvey Check out the Routine Expansion Roadmap here.  Resources: Join the Purpose Driven Mom Club!  Subscribe to the Purpose Driven Mom Youtube Channel  Follow us on Instagram  Join the Facebook Group Follow the Facebook Page  Follow us on Pinterest Join us on TikTok   

Have you looked at this year and thought, "Why should I set a reading goal (or any goal) - it's never worked before!" Friend, we hear you! We have all been in places where goal setting is discouraging and hard. Today, we tackle the problem of unwieldy goals with a Book Fare first! Tricia is putting on her professional coaching hat to walk Elizabeth through her goal-setting for the year. If you listen closely, you'll not only learn and get ideas about setting your reading goals this year, you'll learn some questions to ask and things to consider when setting any worthy goal. Mentioned in this episode: The Hoopla and Libby apps from the library, and Mindful Planning - https://shopmindful.co/blogs/mindful/where-to-begin-your-mindful-planner?mibextid=Zxz2cZ Join our reading group to read The Ethics of Beauty by Dr. Timothy Patitsas! Tricia is facilitating a group to read this book slowly - one chapter a month- for the first 9 months of this year. If you'd like to be included, reach out though our website or message us on social media. Visit our new WEBSITE- ⁠⁠⁠www.bookfarepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ You can leave us your email there to receive a free gift- a printable pdf of some of our best book-finding resources for you AND your kids! And when you do that, you'll be entered in a drawing to win an exclusive Book Fare sticker pack for free!! Leave us a 5 Star Review in iTunes and we just might read it on air! Leaving a 5 Star Review is the BEST way to grow our show and we dearly appreciate them! All 5 Star reviews will be entered for a change to win BookFare Swag - namely a BookFare Mug!! One winner will be drawn every week through Valentine's Day! Do you love books or do you want to? Are you tired of reading in a vacuum and struggling to find good books? Has motherhood somehow made your brain a dusty shamble? Friend, you are in the right place! BookFare Podcast is here to help you find great books that you will LOVE and a community to share them with, all while nurturing your own brain and helping you create a culture of reading in your life and family. We are Elizabeth, Tricia, and Amanda, and we are here to help you do just that! We're not academics or scholars. We're just three women, mamas, and friends who believe in the power of great books to grow our minds and hearts and those of our children. We have all been through seasons when we barely read and seasons when our brains felt left-behind. We have struggled to find the right things to read and people to talk about them with. But through our experiences with different book clubs, in-person and online, and dedicated reading through the years, we have started to crack the formula for keeping great books in our lives and families through all seasons. We love this journey, and we are on it with you. That's why we started Book Fare - to create a safe and welcoming place for women who care about the content of what they read- an exciting book club that combines FUN with truth, goodness and beauty! So… from newbie readers to seasoned bibliophiles, from beach reads to Beowulf, from new releases to classic literature and everything in between- we are here to explore and curate reading content for you and your family.  Together, we will laugh and think our way through all that good and great literature has to offer. We will seek virtue and values through literature and training our affections one dog-eared, coffee-stained and child-graffitied book at a time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookfare/message

Have you set any reading goals for 2024? It can be confusing to know how to set reading goals that won't be too much or too discouraging. We've been there! Today we talk about the reading goals we're exploring for the new year, what they might be, and why we've chosen them. We're also discussing all the new things coming down the pike this year, like... Join our reading group to read The Ethics of Beauty by Dr. Timothy Patitsas! Tricia is facilitating a group to read this book slowly - one chapter a month- for the first 9 months of this year. If you'd like to be included, reach out though our website or message us on social media. Visit our new WEBSITE- ⁠⁠www.bookfarepodcast.com⁠⁠ You can leave us your email there to receive a free gift- a printable pdf of some of our best book-finding resources for you AND your kids! And when you do that, you'll be entered in a drawing to win an exclusive Book Fare sticker pack for free!! Leave us a 5 Star Review in iTunes and we just might read it on air! Leaving a 5 Star Review is the BEST way to grow our show and we dearly appreciate them! All 5 Star reviews will be entered for a change to win BookFare Swag - namely a BookFare Mug!! One winner will be drawn every week through Valentine's Day! Do you love books or do you want to? Are you tired of reading in a vacuum and struggling to find good books? Has motherhood somehow made your brain a dusty shamble? Friend, you are in the right place! BookFare Podcast is here to help you find great books that you will LOVE and a community to share them with, all while nurturing your own brain and helping you create a culture of reading in your life and family. We are Elizabeth, Tricia, and Amanda, and we are here to help you do just that! We're not academics or scholars. We're just three women, mamas, and friends who believe in the power of great books to grow our minds and hearts and those of our children. We have all been through seasons when we barely read and seasons when our brains felt left-behind. We have struggled to find the right things to read and people to talk about them with. But through our experiences with different book clubs, in-person and online, and dedicated reading through the years, we have started to crack the formula for keeping great books in our lives and families through all seasons. We love this journey, and we are on it with you. That's why we started Book Fare - to create a safe and welcoming place for women who care about the content of what they read- an exciting book club that combines FUN with truth, goodness and beauty! So… from newbie readers to seasoned bibliophiles, from beach reads to Beowulf, from new releases to classic literature and everything in between- we are here to explore and curate reading content for you and your family.  Together, we will laugh and think our way through all that good and great literature has to offer. We will seek virtue and values through literature and training our affections one dog-eared, coffee-stained and child-graffitied book at a time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookfare/message

We are back and we are jumping right into 2024 by talking about what our reading goals for the year are. We've collected responses from our social media followers, booksellers and of course ourselves to share with you. Maybe these will give you inspiration towards your reading year! Have something different for your 2024 goals? Share it with us on social media, we'd love to hear it! Make sure to subscribe and rate the Bubbles & Books Podcast. And don't forget to share it with your friends. Learn more about a Dog-Eared Books book subscription HERE. Follow us on Instagram: @bubblesandbookspodcast Follow Dog-Eared Books on Instagram: @dogearedbooksames Interested in audiobooks? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Visit us! www.dogearedbooksames.com  

Links mentioned: Crochet Bandana Tutorial: https://hayhaycrochet.com/crochet-patterns/accessories/beginner-crochet-bandana/ Support The Podcast: Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books? All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books Submit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.com Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons: A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Christina, Claire, Emma, Hannah, Jessie, Jude, Karin, Luna, Maria, Mario, Meg, Nicole, Sarah, Selma, Simon, Tamar! Timestamps: 00:00 - 2024 Edition!!! 01:00 - “CJ is shockingly good” 03:20 - Ariel's Ordering Ordeal 07:06 - Raeleen Rollerskates! 10:23 - How 2024 Is Kicking Off 18:50 - Reading Updates 20:18 - Review: Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler 26:42 - Review: A Prayer For The Crown Shy by Becky Chambers 31:02 - Review: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo 35:44 - Ariel Travels To Chapters! 41:24 - Currently Reading 49:18 - THE MAIL ROOM

Subscribe to The Realignment to access the full version of this episode and support the show: https://realignment.supercast.com/In 2024's first edition of The Realignment's Recap and Ask Me Anything, Marshall and Saagar discuss their 2024 reading goals, the aftermath of the airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen, Taiwan's elections, the start of the 2024 GOP presidential campaign, November election predictions, and audience Q&A.

Lisa discusses how challenging it can be when you're in a reading rut and crafts some ideas on how to move past the rut along with other unique reading goals for 2024. Consider goals that go beyond the "number" of books you read. 

Happy New Year! Carleigh and Hannah celebrated by making their new reading goals for 2024. Do you have reading goals for this year?

Today Elaina and Hope go over some of their New Years resolutions and what they hope to accomplish in 2024. Listen in to hear all about their goals, plans, and intentions for this year!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshvalidationpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshvalidationpodcast/Tik Tok: @freshvalidationpodcastEmail: freshvalidationpodcast@gmail.comDon't forget to rate, follow, and let us know what you think. Happy listening!

Looking to set some reading goals for 2024? Join Meagan as she shares her best tips on setting reading goals and also talks about her own personal reading goals for the year. Connect with Meagan:

It's TIME! The New Year is here so we're revealing how we did on our 2023 goals and sharing our 2024 plans! Support The Podcast: Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/ Need Info or Some Books? All the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/books Submit your book requests at booksunboundpodcast.com Use our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1Xw Our Patrons: A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Christina, Claire, Emma, Haley, Hannah, Jessie, Jude, Karin, Luna, Maria, Mario, Meg, Nicole, Rebecca, Sarah, Simon, Tamar! Timestamps: 00:00 - Productivity Unbound 03:31 - Thank you!!! 05:57 - 2023 TBR 09:47 - 2024 TBR 13:33 - Ariel's Tiny Potatoes 14:40 - Studious Potatoes 19:17 - New Releases 31:52 - 2023 Resolution Review 49:29 - OUR 2024 RESOLUTIONS

Ever wished you could fast-forward to the best parts of your life?   That's what Lucy Young did in Sophie's Cousens's latest novel, "The Good Part."  In "The Good Part," Lucy stumbles upon a wishing machine and wishes to skip to the "good part" of her life:  where she has a career she's proud of, she isn't broke, and she has met her soulmate.   The following day, she realizes the machine was real, and she has skipped to sixteen years in the future and is now in the good part of her life.  So, in this episode, Sophie and I talked more about her book, and we had so much fun playing our own game where we stepped into our very own Time Machine and talked about the things we would do and places we would go to if we could time travel.BOOK:The Good Part by Sophie Cousens on Amazon or Bookshop.   SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.MORE RESOURCES:Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.JOIN THE COMMUNITY:Join the BiblioLifestyle Community & the Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club for a fun, online book club experience!  Come and share books you've read, get inspiration for what to read next, make friends, and encourage each other along the way.  Learn more and join the community: bibliolifestyle.com/community.THE BIBLIOLIFESTYLE 2024 WINTER READING GUIDEWarm yourself up with a good book this winter! Download your free copy of the guide when you visit winterreadingguide.com. This year's guide has twenty-one books organized across six categories, plus fun recipes, winter activities, lifestyle tips, and a coupon code to the shop. So download your free copy and discover your next favorite book!

Craft your own reading life for a more meaningful literary year ahead!  Join me on the couch as I share five tips to help you create reading goals that align with your life and passions.  Learn how to reflect on past reading habits, tailor goals to your current lifestyle, and curate a list of must-reads.  Also, discover the joy of setting realistic reading aspirations and how joining a book club can enhance your journey.So whether you're a voracious reader looking for inspiration or a newbie wanting to start a reading habit, this episode is your guide to having a more meaningful year of reading.   So, tune in for a blend of practical tips and heartfelt personal experiences.SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST: Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.MORE RESOURCES:Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.JOIN THE COMMUNITY:Join the BiblioLifestyle Community & the Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club for a fun, online book club experience!  Come and share books you've read, get inspiration for what to read next, make friends, and encourage each other along the way.  Learn more and join the community: bibliolifestyle.com/community.

Today, Megan and I share a couple book recommendations and chat about our reading goals. Megan's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BUOhDd7NvozKAO5uScNUQ?si=b3a10d53a8244317 Megan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Meganhubrex Megan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megansbookedup/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/talkbookishpodcast Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/talkbookishpodcast/ Books Mentioned Midnight Sun by Stephanie Meyer Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Lilah Lawson and Lauren Emily Whalen Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Book Lovers by Emily Henry Mr. Penumbra's 24 Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloane The Plot is Murder by V.M. Burns Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman The Storied Life of AJ Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin Crime and Poetry by Amanda Flowers The Mistletoe Motive by Chloe Liese The Sound of Gravel by Ruth Wariner The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy While You Were Out by Meg Kissinger American Kingpin by Nick Bilton --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talk-bookish-to-me/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talk-bookish-to-me/support

Welcome to the halfway point of the year! This can be a challenging time for many of us who started the year strong with important goals but have yet to achieve them. For others, you might be on track but find your motivation waning as the year progresses.Today, we're here to remind you that your goals matter and it's not too late to refocus on the finish line. Let's keep the pace of your progress and cheer you on toward achieving those things you hoped to tackle this year. It's go time! SponsorshipThis episode is brought to you by the Marriage After God store. Our ministry has been supported by all of you faithful customers who have chosen to purchase our resources and books, including "31 Prayers for My Husband and Wife," "Husband and Wife After God," "31 Prayers for My Son and Daughter," "The Unveiled Wife," and "Marriage After God."We're thrilled to bundle these sets together and offer occasional deals to help with the price of these products. So be sure to subscribe via email so you don't miss the deals! You can shop our books at shop.marriageaftergod.com.We also want to give a big shout out to our patron team who has chosen to partner with us in blessing tens of thousands of couples with free daily prayer emails and this weekly podcast. We're grateful for your support! If you'd like to join our patron team, please visit marriageaftergod.com/patron. Topic: GoalsToday, we're talking about goals. Why do we set them? What happens when we get off track? And how can we get back on track when we've fallen off the wagon?We set goals because we want to change, grow, or experience something new. Whether it's weight loss, financial gain, learning something new, or spiritual growth, we know it feels good to achieve these goals.But what happens when we're not on track? We can get overwhelmed with our goals and the commitment they require. Things come up that distract us or stop us. And then it feels like we've failed, so we stop altogether.The key is to remember that the change itself is what we're really pursuing. The goal is simply the means by which we change. So even if we feel like we've failed to attain the goal, we shouldn't quit. We should recognize the actual change that has been happening all along. Getting Back on TrackWhen you've fallen off the wagon, it's important to encourage each other to keep going. Change your mindset to focus on the transformation that's happening in your life. Remember, you're better today than you were yesterday. If you look back, you can clearly see that you've made forward movement. Supporting Each OtherAs a couple, it's crucial to support each other in our personal pursuits. Acknowledge each other's efforts, be patient, and celebrate the fact that you're trying something new and trying to change for the better. Growth SpurtThis month, we're focusing on growing by letting freedom ring. We're celebrating the freedom to learn something new, the freedom to pray, and the freedom to pursue happiness. PrayerDear Lord, thank you for giving us the capacity to set new goals, to experience transformation, to do something new, to learn and to grow. We pray we would take advantage of all that we have been given to do the hard thing and see progress. Regardless of how much time we have left in this year, will you motivate our hearts and minds to follow through with the goals we hope to achieve? Will you keep insecurity far from us? We pray we would be supportive in marriage and work together as a team to carry out your will. In Jesus' name, AMEN!

A new reading year is right around the corner, and today's episode is full of perspective to help you plan for your best reading year yet. Laura Vanderkam is a WSIRN alum and time management and productivity expert whose newest book, Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters was recently released. She's joining Anne today to talk about tackling reading projects big and small. Today's conversation explores ways to bring the joy and ease into our reading lives, while still enjoying a meaningful reading experience. Laura and Anne talk about how we choose the titles we read and practical ways to make our reading goals happen as we enter a new reading year. Check out the full list of titles discussed today over at our show notes page at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/359, where we've also included links to Laura's website and other ways you can connect with her. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.