Tag: Books

A month of reading 100 pages a Day

A month of reading 100 pages a Day

‘Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.’ – Joseph Addison. Introduction – A month of reading 100 pages a Day Since I first learned to read in the early 80s, I have been an avid reader, from fiction to decluttering books and more.…

How to KonMari your Books?

How to KonMari your Books?

‘Imagine what it would be like to have a bookshelf filled only with books that you really love. Isn’t that image spellbinding? For someone who loves books, what greater happiness could there be?’ Marie Kondo, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering…

What to Read on Holiday

What to Read on Holiday

We’re all going on a summer holidayNo more working for a week or twoFun and laughter on our summer holidayNo more worries for me or youFor a week or two… Cliff Richard, Summer Holiday Summer is upon us. Whether you’re going away or doing a…

How to Read Books Without Raiding a Bookshop

How to Read Books Without Raiding a Bookshop

Introduction: How to read books without raiding a Bookshop. ‘A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies… The man who never reads lives only one.’ (George R.R. Martin) Above is a picture of my bookshelves and the many books I still have despite more…

To Kindle or Not to Kindle?

To Kindle or Not to Kindle?

Introduction – What is an eBook Reader? Some people think that books furnish a room, while others consider excess books clutter and prefer eBooks. eBook readers first came to the market in 2004 with the pioneering Sony Librie. However, the idea dates back to the…