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  • Quarterly planning for Q1: My productive 2026!

    I remember doing these regular quarterly planning posts on one of my old blogs, and decided to try and bring them back here! Even though it may be easier to write the results after they have been achieved, sometimes it’s good to sketch out your goals to know what you are looking forward to. Let’s do this in 2026!

    First of all, I’ll start with a general year overview and some big picture goals. Here is what I’ve been thinking about recently…

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  • 2025 favorites: A year in review

    The year 2025 is coming to an end, so it’s probably just the right time to write a summary blog post and reminisce on all the things that made this year a little better. In the past, I have done NY Resolutions and barely ever stuck to the plan. But who says that you aren’t allowed to change things up? Instead of making plans for the year to come, you can think about all the things that you’ve accomplished or feel grateful for having in your life and helping you get through life’s hurdles! Let’s do it!

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  • Classic Literature Reading Challenge: Gearing up for 2026

    I remember first signing up for this challenge a good decade ago in an attempt to get familiar with more classic literature books. My Classics TBR followed me around from one blog to another, and now it’s time to re-post it here with a few exciting additions and a new deadline to look forward to.

    There are many different reading challenges for avid readers to discover and enjoy. Quite a few of them focus on rediscovering the good old classic literature. The one I’d like to commit to again is The Classics Club, which encourages you to set an ambitious long-term goal. The last time I participated in the challenge, I was aiming at reading 150 classics in the span of 5 years.

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  • Beyond Zero by Asawer K. | Book Review

    Recently, I revived my NetGalley account in search of new and exciting books and authors. A short novel, Beyond Zero by Asawer K., has immediately captured my attention with its unusual book cover and intriguing premise.

    NetGalley ARC Book Review
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  • On the craft of writing: Essential books for your TBR

    Let’s continue talking about essential resources for writers. This time, I’ve compiled a list of books about writing that are the go-to recommended reading for newbies and aspiring authors.

    Books on the craft of writing
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