The Best Books to Give as Gifts (2018)

There are books that are perfect for people of all kinds, no matter what they’re into or loving these days, and I hope the following selections help get you started!

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A Gift Guide for Bookworms (All Under $30!)

Get the book lovers in your life something they’ll love (besides books, because chances are they have plenty of those…) and enjoy sharing cheer this holiday season without breaking the bank!

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Book by Book: My October 2018 Reads

Ten books this month (three of which were an awesome new trilogy!) and some real winners in the bunch — check out what I read this October.

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Book by Book: My September 2018 Reads

Something about the anticipation of fall just puts me in the mood to curl up and read ALL THE BOOKS… which I clearly did this month!

9 New and Coming Soon Books I Can't Wait to Read

This season seems to have SO MANY great new books hitting the shelves, and I’m the most excited about them all! It feels like almost all of my very favorite writers have released books recently or are releasing books soon, and it’s doing some damage to my bank account…

Flight of Four: Boundaries, Balance, and Sweet Simplicity

From the "life-changing magic of tidying up" to minimalism to capsule wardrobes, we're gravitating toward the simpler, easier, more meaningful and intentional ways of living. These four books help capture some of the scope of that movement, from more practical applications to more spiritual ones and in between.

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Book by Book: My August 2018 Reads

August… the month where it's too miserable to be doing literally anything else but reading inside where there is AC. Ya feel?!

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Flight of Four: Who You Are (and How to Be Better)

I'm a HUGE fan of all things personality, and find it fascinating to dive into different aspects of how I'm wired and how it affects my life, work, faith, relationships, and literally everything else about my life.

The Best Books to Read For and About Depression and Anxiety

I wanted to share a variety of books that have been helpful for me in my mental health journey. Not all are specifically about depression or meant for those battling depression, but all have been uplifting to me in this season.

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Book by Book: My July 2018 Reads

This month did not disappoint when it came to diverse and fun reads.

Book by Book: My June 2018 Reads

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Book by Book: My May 2018 Reads

I never know how birthday month will go when it comes to reading-- it always feels like the month flies by and is full of fun activities, but I'm glad I was able to crush my 12 book goal this May after all!

The Books I Loved Because of Their Covers

We all know by now that we definitely judge books by their covers. We just do. A good book cover design can honestly make or break our reading experience and I wanted to celebrate some of my recent favorites today.

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My Massive List of Must Read Books (of All Genres!)

These are the books that have lingered with me, the books I've returned to repeatedly, the books that have forever changed me in some way. Basically, this list includes the books that have impacted me enough that they feel like a small (or big) part of me now.

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Treat Yo Self Thursday: Bookish Goodies

Let's do a new thing, yeah? Let's be inspired by Tom Haverford and Donna Meagle, and let's treat ourselves. Who is with me?!

Where to Start Reading: C.S. Lewis

C.S. Lewis is my all-time favorite author, and I’m incredibly grateful for the impact his work has had on my life and my faith. Here’s where I’d suggest anyone start reading Lewis!

Book by Book: My April 2018 Reads

I spent this whole month thinking I had made my yearly reading goal 200 books and consequently feeling the pressure to read a ton... turns out it's only 150 and I'm actually on track!

22 Questions for All Bookworms (and My Answers!)

Let's do a fun little bookish Q&A, shall we?

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