Hi all! I haven't gotten to read much lately, so no new reviews :(
Classes are really busy for me this month, and I've been trying to keep afloat without sacrificing my health. As you may know, that's going... mediocre at best for my hobbies and personal joy. I'm hoping that starting in May the situation will improve, and of course over the years I've learned that sometimes it's okay to take a break and relax. Blogging is intense! I usually spend at least 10 hours per week on this space, and dedicating those hours to something else can be difficult for me since I love to write here. All of us face burnout at some point (I'll probably write a bit about that soon) and we learn what schedule works best for us and our audiences. Some things have to go--this month it's been the blog and bookstagram, next month it could be Goodreads updates and Twitter, etc. I've come to terms with this remaining a hobby for me. I'll never make money here (because nobody pays bloggers, even though we definitely deserve it) so I have to dedicate my time accordingly. I've also been spending a lot of time outside. Seeing the sky at least once a day, going on walks and bike rides, getting the mail--all that is brilliant for my mental health, unsurprisingly. You know I live in Massachusetts, so I'll share that I took a trip out to Western MA last weekend (for private reasons) and got to drive the scenic route and visit some local bookshops. That was so much fun, and I picked out some new reads: Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo, The Wolf of Oren-Yaro by K.S. Villoso, and Just Our Luck by Julia Walton. I also visited a comic shop for the first time! I'm now the proud owner of 3 new Wonder Woman comics, and a copy of a comic that features the Doctor's first appearance in American comics. That one is literally 40 years old and I'm excited to (gently) read it. Maybe once I'm more of a connoisseur, I'll branch out in my reviews on this blog!
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The BaronessHey, I'm Shreya! I love to read, write, travel, and drink tea. Disclosure: I am an affiliate of bookshop.org and I will earn a small commission if you click the above link and make a purchase.
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