What a strange reading month this has been. I had three DNF (did not finish) books which is not typical. I think last year I had two the whole year so hopefully this means I’ve met my DNF quota for the year. Ha.
I only finished one book, friends. One. It was a good book, The Reckoning by Jane Casey, but really, just one? So I can tell you that no progress was made on any challenges but hey, that didn’t keep me from joining the Once Upon a Time Challenge.
Actually it’s been a good month and I have been reading stuff, for example Art Journaling Magazine, Art Journal Freedom and a bunch of other crafty magazines. Not only that, I’ve been crafting a bit more but that also means less time for reading. It’s hard to balance all the things I enjoy with work, family time, exercise, etc. but I’m trying.
Oh and good news, I’m making progress with Mansfield Park. Remember this was my first book of the year? Yep, sat on my nightstand for most of February and March but I’ve picked it back up and am now half way through.
So, what am I looking forward to in April? Well, National Poetry Month of course and a lot of good reads because I just know there will be good reads ahead. What about you, what are you looking forward to in April?
Ahh, the problem of whether to craft or read. My crafting has been down for months now, but my reading is well over the usual. I really want to reverse this trend for a while.
What are you thinking about for Once Upon a Time? Any decisions yet on what to read?
Well it should be easier to make April a good reading month then! 🙂 Yay for making progress in Mansfield Park!
I hope April will be a better reading month for you. If it makes you feel better in regards to Mansfield Park, I haven’t touched my audio book in over a month now–my first of the year. I was really enjoying it too. Not sure where my motivation to listen to it went. I think I’d best stick to shorter audio books in the future.
I’m behind too on my reading, but doing a lot of crafts on the side! I tell myself it’s okay to have plenty of other interests – it doesn’t help that the blog is the most visible one.
March was weird for me, too! I haven’t actually looked to see what I finished, but it wasn’t very much… I am hoping April will get me back on track. I hope it does for you, as well!
Jenclair – There are just not enough hours in the day to do everything! My bookbinding has been at a standstill but I’m happily crafting for myself 🙂 Now I want to jump back to the books though!
Stefanie – I know right? It can only improve 🙂
Literary Feline – Well, I’m finding that as my audiobook is sort of working for me at the gym when I’m on the treadmill. I still get distracted but I think I’m getting the hang of it. Now, for sure I will have to stick with “shorter” reads though!
Athira – I hear you! So what have you been making? I hope you post about it!
Kailana – April is going to be a good reading month for all of us. I declare it so! 🙂