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  • September’s Reading Recap

    As I was reading this month, I was reminded of a corny joke that asks: What sits in a corner and travels around the world? I’ll put this filler sentence here for you to read while I give you a second to think about the answer. Okay, it’s a stamp!…

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  • August’s Reading Recap

    August’s Reading Recap

    Each month, as I review my reading selection, I try to think of a theme that links the books together. Rarely does a clear-cut theme…

  • July’s Reading Recap

    July’s Reading Recap

    July turned out to be a slower reading month. I got through two books—one to end a series, and another to start a series. This…

  • Can’t Live Without It

    Can’t Live Without It

    I love to collect quotes. In fact, I keep a running list of them in my Notes app…particularly ones that capture wisdom and truth, and…

  • June’s Reading Recap

    June’s Reading Recap

    This June, I stretched myself by reading books in genres that I don’t generally dabble in. I read my first science-fiction novel…ever! I also read…

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I’m Jocelyn, the creator and author behind this blog. As you’ll come to learn from browsing through my blog, I am an avid reader, serial thinker, world traveler, culture enthusiast, loyal sister-daughter-friend, and a professional basketball player.