Since my book-binge, at the end of December, I’ve found a desire to read return or at least balance with the need to switch off my mind. I’ve finished the last of Sarah Moss’ fiction I had left to read (and now I’m mildly bereft) and the Emily Next series by L. M. Montgomery (which I adored).
I got two extra ear piercings in my left ear lobe, bring the count to 8 ear piercings now. Some do adventures, some dye their hair, some do tattoos, I pierce my ears when I feel a strong desire for change.
Next step, move out.
Currently Reading:
The Heart Goes Last by Margaret Atwood
Unfinished:
None!
I’ve Read:
- Take Courage: Anne Bronte and the Art of Life – Samantha Ellis
- Dune – Frank Herbert
- Signs for Lost Children – Sarah Moss
- Emily Climbs – L. M. Montgomery
- Emily’s Quest – L. M. Montgomery
- Stay With Me – Ayobami Adebayo
- Idaho – Emily Ruskovich
Hard to pick a favourite from this lot, each one made me feel different in an incomparable way.
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9 Comments on "Literary Life: January in Review"
Your ear piercings look fab! I was hoping I’d get the time and free money in January to put purple streaks in my hair again, but alas, it wasn’t meant to be. Hopefully soon!
Thanks very much :) Purple streaks sound amazing, will you be able to in February?
I had a very busy January but I am pleased to have still managed to finish 4 books. I love you ear piercings – I am very tempted to get mine down again. I wish you all the best in life and of course reading in February :-)
Thanks, Jessica! Run with temptation and get them done :D
I like the piercings too, Alice! I’m quite conservative when it comes to my body—no piercings, no tattoos, and I’ve had pretty much the same haircut since I was twelve. Shaving the beard off and letting it grow long is about it as far as change goes. I had a good January, thanks! More non-fiction than usual, with The Fishermen being the only novel, but a good one. I’ll look forward to your review of Stay With Me—will probably read that when it comes out :)
I’ve been meaning to read Dune but haven’t gotten around to it yet! Did you like it? I’ve heard a lot of great things about it and I know it’s considered a classic.
Your ear piercings look great! Also, I haven’t visited in what feels like a while so I’m not sure if the new look is old or not but I love the new theme! I always love the minimalist look.
I’m happy I read it, but it was a bit if a slog. And thanks very much, they hurt so much but it was worth it. And thanks, I think I’ve finally got a theme I’m happy with.
Also adding that the piercings look good. I have wanted to get another couple in my ear done for a while but I seem to have turned into something of a coward these days!
I have just finished reading your review of Dune and now I am looking at it on my shelf (where it has been for, literally, years) being all large and imposing, and thinking I should probably read it at some point this year. Mostly because Patrick Stewart is in the movie. I’ll take my motivation wherever it comes from.
They hurt! So I don’t blame you. I think I was more fearless and carefree about my piercings when I was younger, I never fussed with checking if they are infected the way I do now.
He is! Its so funny, I really need to finish watching the film. The book is brilliant in parts and a slog in parts, but I’m pleased I’ve read it.