Get Lit(erate) Podcast
When I first started this podcast, I made a wish list of guests to invite on the podcast and today, I am thrilled to share that one of my wishes came true. =) Today, I am talking with Sarah Hart-Unger of Best Laid...
Recently, I read a historical fiction novel that sparked my interest in a historical event in a way that no other book has done: The Shore of Forever by Elora Maxwell. This book was completely captivating. It was focused on a fascinating period of history and told the story of three...
Here in the United States, we’ve just observed Labor Day. That means back to school, cooler weather and my favorite pumpkin flavors. Today, I’m sharing three books with back-to-school vibes: two fiction novels set squarely in academia and one memoir with strong threads of school excellence throughout. Here are the books...
Every month (almost!) I share a little bit of literate love: what I’ve been reading, writing, learning and loving all month long. Today, I’m sharing the summer edition of my monthly recap. I’ve got four great books to share, some fun writing experiences, a cookie recreation I am proud of and...
There are many iconic books that we tuck into our reading hearts and one of those books for me is The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Originally published in 1911, this book still captivates the minds and hearts of many readers and I’d argue the lessons inside are even more...
There’s one genre that I have not read in my adult reading life for a VERY long time…and I know because I keep meticulous track of the books I read: fairy tales. That all changes starting now! Today, I’m talking with Donna Fields. She has spent years studying fairy tales and...
Today, I’m sharing a new journaling technique that I’m trying in my notebook: a journal tip-in. It’s a fun way to add function AND beauty to your notebook and I wish I tried it sooner. I talk about what tip-ins are, how they can serve our notebooks and how we can...
Let’s celebrate National Book Lovers Day! I love all things books and reading: books, bookstores, bookshelves, book bins, book covers, book sleeves, bookmarks, bookish culture, bookish fun and more. That’s why I have a special place in my reading heart for books about books. Not only do they indulge my bookish...
I love all kinds of notebooking and journaling, but there’s one kind that I have not yet tried: junk journaling. So, I’ve brought on a special guest to help me think through what junk journaling is, why we should all give it a try and how to get started. Jenn Begin...
Today, I am talking about a particular bookish problem I often have: reading the books on my tall TBR stack in the season I intentionally wanted to read them in. I have many books that I wanted to read this summer IN the summer season because they have all the summertime...
