Winter is Coming
“That sometimes human beings have to just sit in one place and, like, hurt. That you will become way less concerned with what other people think of you when you realize how seldom they do. That there is such a thing as raw, unalloyed, agendaless kindness. That it is possible to fall asleep during an […]
My Recent Reads
This month includes a couple works of fiction and a few spiritual books related to parenting. There is also a cookbook that I can’t stop talking about. Here are my bite size reviews for January. Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee This novel created so much hype I’m not sure I could have avoided reading […]
Big Flavor Foods to Enhance Brain Function
“Simply by starting to cook again, you declare your independence from the culture of fast food. As soon as you cook, you start thinking about ingredients. You start thinking about plants and animals and not the microwave. And you will find that your diet, just by that one simple act, that is greatly improved.” Michael […]
10 Books I Can’t Wait to Get My Eyes
“In the case of good books, the point is not to see how many of them you can get through, but rather how many can get through to you.” Mortimer J. Adler This isn’t your typical to-be-read list. These new books span a variety of areas, including education, fiction, philosophy, spirituality, minimalism, and more. […]
How to Improve Reading Comprehension
Reading more books is not just about consumption – it’s about digestion. When Alberto Manguel recounts A History of Reading, he reminds us that the prophet Ezekiel is the first record we have of reading being compared to digestion. That is really what we aim for when we read: we want to get to a […]
How to Keep a Super Nerdy Book Reading Schedule
A super-nerdy book reading schedule helps me organize my books and achieve my reading goals for the year.
How to Achieve Your Goodreads Reading Challenge
My heart breaks every time someone tells me they don’t have time to read. I believe most people don’t lack time, but imagination. We all live busy lives, but that doesn’t mean we just give up growing intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, relationally, and okay, okay, you get the point. Reading is the water and the sunlight […]
Reading Challenge: 30 Pages a Day
30 Pages a Day Reading Challenge Since Christmas just turned the corner and my heart is overflowing with gratitude, I want to make sure you know how thankful I am that you are part of our reading community at Book Oblivion. Last year was a full year of books, teaching, and writing in my corner of the world. But […]
One Sentence Reviews of the Best Reads of 2015
Life is short. Read fast. The following books are the best I’ve read all year. And if you missed it, check out 2014’s books here. Professional Development: Engaging Ideas: The Professor’s Guide to Integrating Writing, Critical Thinking, and Active Learning in the Classroom by John C. Bean and Maryellen Weimer Whether you are a writing […]
Give the Gift of Play With Coloring Books for Adults
Earlier this year, I was sleep deprived and exhausted and decided one random trip to Walmart that I was going to paint a lion for my son’s nursery. I got my canvas and starter set of acrylics, and some sponge brushes (I don’t know the real name). I used my son’s pajamas as a guide […]
21 Confessions of a New Mom
Today we celebrate my son’s first birthday, and with that comes a great amount of reflection about how far we’ve come. He’s still alive, so there’s that. He’s pretty happy and as of the last week, he’s sleeping through the night in the most official sense–all night without waking up. In my tired and sleep […]
The Top Ten Authors I’ve Read the Most
There are 25 authors on this list because so many authors are tied for 5th, 7th, and 10th place. Goodreads makes this possible with this snazzy chart. My first place author is no surprise. I’ve read more from Murakami and more about Murakami than any other author. I suspect I am leaving him in the […]
How to Celebrate National Book Lovers Day
There’s a day for everything, right? Well, today is a holiday dedicated to book lovers. In honor of the holiday, we’re going to celebrate! And we hope you’ll join us. Here are five easy ways for book lovers to celebrate. Read! Haha. I bet if you’re reading this post, you don’t need to be told […]
Fiction’s Favorite Book Nerds
Who are your favorite book nerds? These characters from television and books are the most memorable book-loving bunch out there.
The Difference Between Narrative, Story, & Plot
Stories allow us to understand each other in all our complexities and peculiarities and share our experiences with one another.