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May 2022 Reads

May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 ~ Sarah Bennett ~ Leave a comment

Another month of reading! Only two books, but I’m in the middle of a couple that I’m really enjoying, so stay tuned for those reviews next month 🙂 Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout: A beautifully written novel that was unexpected in the form it told the story. While the novel is about Olive, each chapter … Continue reading May 2022 Reads

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Phases of Creativity

May 10, 2022 ~ Sarah Bennett ~ 5 Comments

Recently in my newsletter I wrote about the battle between writing about life and actually experiencing it. It seems to be the thing I struggle to balance the most; it feels like I either spend too much time on my laptop, writing, or I am doing so many things I do not write a single … Continue reading Phases of Creativity

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April 2022 Reads

April 25, 2022 ~ Sarah Bennett ~ Leave a comment

This was a great reading month! I think I said this recently, but I have loved reading more books of my choice and getting through the unread books on my to-be-read pile now that I have less to read for uni. I have been reading in my lunch breaks at work, as well as sometimes … Continue reading April 2022 Reads

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The Books that are Good

April 13, 2022 ~ Sarah Bennett ~ 6 Comments

Some books are universally “good”. They remain timeless stories written by skilled authors. But other books are good, not necessarily to the world, but to me, because of the memories associated with them. Often, what makes a book stand out is the impact it has on you at the time you read it. When I’m … Continue reading The Books that are Good

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March 2022 Reads

March 31, 2022 ~ Sarah Bennett ~ Leave a comment

This month involved books for university, but the opportunity for more leisurely reading as well, which is always a nice change. The Island of Doctor Moreau by H.G. Wells: A disturbing science-fiction for university about a man who ends up on an island full of creatures that are neither fully human nor animal. Not something … Continue reading March 2022 Reads

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February 2022 Reads

February 28, 2022 ~ Sarah Bennett ~ Leave a comment

February was a great month for reading. In part because uni starts today and I wanted to start the trimester well, but also because I prioritised reading books I wanted to read. Bondage Breaker by Neil T. Anderson: This book discusses steps Christians can take to break the power of sin over their lives. While … Continue reading February 2022 Reads

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Prioritising Writing

February 23, 2022 ~ Sarah Bennett ~ 2 Comments

At the beginning of the year, I didn’t really think about the fact that it was, in fact, a new year. I was more aware that I wanted things to continue as they were; a steady, slow walk where things didn’t change too much. I didn’t feel like making plans or reflecting on the year … Continue reading Prioritising Writing

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Reading and Routines

February 9, 2022February 9, 2022 ~ Sarah Bennett ~ 4 Comments

Last week, I got back into the study routine with a take-home exam for uni. I had to write two essays about crime fiction, and while I was dreading the thought of completing the assessment, I found myself thoroughly enjoying the process. There is something so satisfying in starting with a blank document before filling … Continue reading Reading and Routines

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January 2022 Reads

January 28, 2022 ~ Sarah Bennett ~ 3 Comments

The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins: I thoroughly enjoyed the previous work I read of Wilkie Collins, The Woman in White. The stories are very different, but have a similar pattern; numerous narrators telling the story as it moves forward, allowing the reader to see different sides of the same characters, and different aspects of society. … Continue reading January 2022 Reads

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December 2021 Reads

December 29, 2021January 21, 2022 ~ Sarah Bennett ~ Leave a comment

Since being on holidays, I have gotten back into reading somewhat. Sometimes we just need the right book to get us back into the rhythm of reading, and I’m so glad that’s happened to me. I’m aware that when I head back home and prepare for university next year, I will need to read numerous … Continue reading December 2021 Reads

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