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I bought a book that caught my eye from a bookstore in Boston either as a high schooler or college student. As a busy, unmotivated ex-reader, I could barely get past the first 10 pages.
For at least four years but probably more, I’ve picked up and read the first few pages a few times. It’s come with me to every apartment and most vacations.
I read some books for pleasure last year, the first since middle school, and felt like a baddie. Then I started a meh book and fell off the reading train.
I brought this new book on a trip this weekend and started it over yesterday. It is so good. I just finished it. I knew it was worth taking everywhere. Am very proud of myself :,)
Feb 22, 2024
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I finished reading my book but dont have the next in the series yet so I’m rereading a book from my shelf from hs that I have fond memories of. It’s so nice revisiting books. 16 year old me had such a different experience than 23 year old me is having now and yet I find myself finding the magic of it all and peering through it from 16 year old me’s eyes. also challenging myself to finish this in three days or less, that’s something younger me excelled at and It’s honestly such a good feeling to read through a book and not want to put it down >_<
Mar 19, 2024
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...and making peace with that. Been in the biggest reading slump because I wasn't vibing with The Idiot by Elif Batuman but desperately wanted to push through bc it got shortlisted for Pulitzer. 65% in, I just had to admit it wasn't for me and abandon it. Flying through books I've been wanting to read now and feeling so much better about myself :)
Nov 29, 2024
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I finished a book for the first time in a year yesterday. It was “my year of rest & relaxation”. Immediately after finishing it, I picked up another book & read 40 pages in a night. Will likely finish that book before the week is through. This will continue.
Apr 15, 2024
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A privilege in the highest sense
Feb 24, 2024
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Seeing it waaaaay more in Internet Land lately and it’s just gross. Feeling like I’m back in middle school with how carelessly it’s thrown around. Not only is it offensive, but there are so many other words you can use that fit better.
If you have been saying or typing it lately, ask yourself why. If you’ve been typing it but not saying it, you already know you’re being stupid.
Feb 29, 2024
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When you don’t necessarily intend to. Like the plan is dinner and you don’t think about after. But then it’s just fun to keep hanging
Feb 27, 2024