Dear blog friends,
Thanksgiving Day is rapidly approaching. For those unfamiliar with this holiday, it is a time when families gather and give thanks through a special meal and precious time together. In some locales, there are parades and other celebrations.
As the title Thanksgiving suggests, the Day is focused on gratefulness. We pause, step back, and recognize the gifts we hold - through our family, friends, pets, health, and so much more.
You are part of my Thanksgiving. We probably have not met, but you're included in my extended family through your writing. I've read over fifty books this year, and each has opened my eyes to another world - your world - captured in fiction. Thank you!
Two quotes come to mind, and I suspect they will resonate with you as well:
Thanksgiving Day is rapidly approaching. For those unfamiliar with this holiday, it is a time when families gather and give thanks through a special meal and precious time together. In some locales, there are parades and other celebrations.
As the title Thanksgiving suggests, the Day is focused on gratefulness. We pause, step back, and recognize the gifts we hold - through our family, friends, pets, health, and so much more.
You are part of my Thanksgiving. We probably have not met, but you're included in my extended family through your writing. I've read over fifty books this year, and each has opened my eyes to another world - your world - captured in fiction. Thank you!
Two quotes come to mind, and I suspect they will resonate with you as well:
We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect.
Anais Nin
A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only once. George R. R. Martin
Anais Nin
A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only once. George R. R. Martin
Below are a few of my recent reads - all of which were excellent. And below these wonderful books is a compilation of other great tomes I read this year. Thank you - all - for sharing your brilliance and enriching my life. ❤️
You'll find my reviews on Amazon, Goodreads, and BookBub.
It's probably no surprise that my Kindle is still packed with unread books. I hope to finish a few more stories by the end of this year. Fingers crossed, those books will include yours. ❤️
From the Smithsonian Magazine's "Brain Matters" ~
According to a recent study by neuroscientists published in the journal of Brain Connectivity, reading a novel can improve brain function on a variety of levels. The ability to use your imagination and put yourself in the shoes of another person is similar to developing muscle memory in sports.
Quite the incentive, don't you agree? 😊
According to a recent study by neuroscientists published in the journal of Brain Connectivity, reading a novel can improve brain function on a variety of levels. The ability to use your imagination and put yourself in the shoes of another person is similar to developing muscle memory in sports.
Quite the incentive, don't you agree? 😊
Hubby and I are on the road, and because of that, I've closed the comments for this post. We will spend several days with his family in Southern California. I hope you'll also be with your family and friends this week. Blessings to all and . . .
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