Looking to take your bookshelf from basic Ikea Billy bookcase to beautiful bookworm bliss but don't know where to start? I get it, it's not always easy when you're staring at a blank canvas. So let me show you a few tips and tricks for styling the shelves, from best items to arranging the books … Continue reading How to Style a Bookshelf
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How to Start a Bookstagram Account
Maybe you're on the fence about joining Bookstagram or perhaps you're a seasoned Bookstagrammer looking for some new tips / tricks. I've put together a series of helpful posts for you to reference. Because this info doesn't need to be gated behind a fee. Share the wealth I say! So let's get to it with my Bookstagram … Continue reading How to Start a Bookstagram Account
Books you could take someone out with
I like big books and I cannot lie. Now that the obligatory pun is out of the way, let's talk about books so big you could literally knock someone out with if you hit them upside the head. It could happen.... maybe. If any of these intrigue you just click the image! Heads up, I'm … Continue reading Books you could take someone out with
A book to remind you why not going on dates right now is a blessing
Being isolated doesn't necessarily mean it's a bad thing for your single relationship status. I realize the irony in writing this as a married woman with kids. But whether you're out of the game permanently like me or taking a momentary pause due to the pandemic we can all agree that dating is tough. Maybe … Continue reading A book to remind you why not going on dates right now is a blessing
3 Books NOT to Read During a Pandemic
Or you know.... you can. I'm not going to tell you how to live your life haha. Anyways, I was sitting here thinking "man, I haven't posted on my site in forever, and now the world is right upside down." . So, what better time than now, while I have you captive (quarantined... whatever) to … Continue reading 3 Books NOT to Read During a Pandemic
Getting Classically Lit
Have you ever posed a reading challenge to yourself? This year I did. When it comes to books, I found that whenever I was in a discussion about the classics, I soon realized I had very little to contribute. Sure, I've read a few but I felt like I barely scraped the surface. So in … Continue reading Getting Classically Lit
March Reading Wrap-up
So it's the second week into April but I haven't really had a moment to sit back and reflect on what books I finished in March. For some reason I thought maybe I hadn't been that successful but it turns out I hit my average by reading 4 books. Woohoo! Here's what I read and … Continue reading March Reading Wrap-up
The 5 Ws for Buddy Reads
Are you looking at that title wondering what a Buddy Read is? Perfect. You've made it easy for me to just jump right in. WHAT is a Buddy Read and WHY do they exist? A Buddy Read is when you plan to read a book in a certain amount of time with one or more … Continue reading The 5 Ws for Buddy Reads
How does she do it? Fitting reading into a busy life.
One of the questions I get asked most often, once someone finds out that I read, is "How do you find the time?". I'm able to read about 4-5 novels every month, which to some it sounds like a lot and to others it's about average. And then there's those crazy people who can read … Continue reading How does she do it? Fitting reading into a busy life.
An introduction is in order…
Welcome to She Gets Literary. What can I say? I've been wanting to start this blog for quite some time but have been putting it off for a multitude of reasons of which I won't bore you with. But alas, here we are. I've gone and bit the blogger bullet, with enthusiasm I might add! … Continue reading An introduction is in order…