I have a running list of foods that are in some books. It is great fun, because then I can think about why these foods provoke the idea of coziness and goodness, especially if they aren't things that I typically eat. If I wrote a book and used food to set the scene, what foods would I mention?
Generally, I don't write about what I read, though. I'm currently reading both Ordinary Time by Annie B. Jones and The Tree Collectors by Amy Stewart.
I’ve always had a hard time with tracking and journaling (and doing anything consistently… 🤪), BUT I do like the idea of reflecting on and connecting threads among the books I read… maybe quarterly? The English major in me loves this kind of thinking, but I haven’t done it on paper for myself, maybe ever? You’re inspiring me to think about what this could look like for me!
Curious what others think about journaling about the books they read!!
The consistency is always a challenge for me (hi ADHD). I start with gusto and then don't keep it up. For awhile I was writng mini-reviews but didn't keep it up. These are more fun to me and definitely don't have to be done right after you read and aren't necessarily related to whether you even liked the book.
I just finished Rebecca Makkai's I Have Some Questions for You on vacation. I really ignored my children a lot while reading it, so it was very good!
I have a running list of foods that are in some books. It is great fun, because then I can think about why these foods provoke the idea of coziness and goodness, especially if they aren't things that I typically eat. If I wrote a book and used food to set the scene, what foods would I mention?
Generally, I don't write about what I read, though. I'm currently reading both Ordinary Time by Annie B. Jones and The Tree Collectors by Amy Stewart.
I think a list is great way to document things that stand out. I personally think food is a really interesting thing to pay attention to in books.
I’ve always had a hard time with tracking and journaling (and doing anything consistently… 🤪), BUT I do like the idea of reflecting on and connecting threads among the books I read… maybe quarterly? The English major in me loves this kind of thinking, but I haven’t done it on paper for myself, maybe ever? You’re inspiring me to think about what this could look like for me!
Curious what others think about journaling about the books they read!!
The consistency is always a challenge for me (hi ADHD). I start with gusto and then don't keep it up. For awhile I was writng mini-reviews but didn't keep it up. These are more fun to me and definitely don't have to be done right after you read and aren't necessarily related to whether you even liked the book.