enJOY it
an archived personal and craft blog from Elise Blaha Cripe.
Category: book report
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It hasn't been that long since my last book report, but I have been tearing through the pages lately (figuratively, since Ellerie's got a handle on the literal) and so I wanted to share a few current reads. I get asked a lot when I read and the answer is before bed. Paul has to…
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The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith I got through this one much quicker than the Cockoo's Calling and really enjoyed it. Maybe because I already knew the characters and so I felt like it was easier to read? I feel like we didn't need to hear about how Strike can't afford to take a taxi on…
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Good news, I am now working on my book reports AS I READ. So I finish a book and word-dump my thoughts. Then after I have 3-5 books I'll hit publish. It's like real time but maybe better. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green | Oh jeez, guys. I LOVE HYPE. Like, I…
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I've been reading a lot lately. Mostly because I have been actively not "reading" my iPad before bed. Scrolling endless pages of Pinterest and Instagram or falling down blogland rabbit holes is the opposite of relaxing and I find that when I shut off the electronics I find it much easier to fall asleep. It's…
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Alright…last time I shared I was reading Pilgrims, short stories by Elizabeth Gilbert. I got about halfway through and stopped. Short stories are not my favorite, apparently. And I tried The Woman in White and couldn't get into it. I'll try again in another life season for sure. Here are some of the more notable…
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It's finally time. I have gotten enough books read this season that I am able to share the best of them here. Wild by Cheryl Strayed – this one I saw getting mentioned over and over on the blogs and IG (do you notice books tend to do that? Like Night Circus and Gone Girl?…
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It's been awhile since I wrote up one of these. (See my summer book report here.) Unlike last time, there is a common thread with these, the focus has been on food and parenting, for sure. Here is what's been filling the time before I fall asleep. The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan. This is…
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I've been reading like crazy this past few months. Below are some of the highlights. The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp. It took me over a month to read the first half and then two days to read the second half. It was hard, at first, to sink into it, but once I did, it…
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Recently read : The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau. Chris is an online friend of mine and I was excited to take his newest book for a spin (I loved The Art of Non-Conformity when I read it a few years ago). This book is a collection of interesting case-studies, peppered with fantastic no-nonsense small…
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A few days ago, I posted about few books I had recently ordered from Amazon. Here are my thoughts now that they have been devoured : Domino : Totally inspiring. My one complaint would be that there are not sources for the items shown – makes sense, stock in stores changes – but it's a…
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