Hello and happy Friday! Things are looking up around here: we started our morning with delivery from our favorite local bakery, and the forecast is 55 and sunny, my favorite.
Today Stay At Home Book Tour comes to an end, for now, today at noon Eastern time with our conversation with Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzner, What Should I Read Next alums and authors of How to Be Fine. You can find all the event replays here. If you enjoyed these events, I hope you’ll consider joining us in MMD Book Club where we’re learning to read better, together.
My favorite finds from around the web:
- I appeared on Jen Hatmaker’s podcast this week! We had a fun conversation talking about books, of course, and I also shared how to “change the channel” in our brains, among other tips.
- 20+ Books By Muslim Authors To Read In 2020. Great list!
- Melanie Shankle’s enthusiastic recommendation of retinols, serums, and creams at Stay at Home Book Tour had me digging through the samples in the back of my medicine cabinet. She’s a big fan of the Sunday Riley sets; her personal faves are included in the Multivitamins Set and Superstars Kit.
- Here’s How Those Hot Jigsaw Puzzles Are Made. This was so interesting and the exact kind of content I need in my life right now. For my fellow puzzle geeks, this list of beauties is for you.
- Why We Turn to Jane Austen in Dark Times. “Her power to connect with us in hard times arises not because her retired life shielded her from grief, pain, and fear—but because she knew very well what it was like to feel vulnerable, exposed, and anxious about the well-being of those she cared about.”
- Cream scones vs. butter scones. This substitution tip was a lifesaver this week, when the only single thing my kids wanted to do was bake scones and we had no cream.
- John Prine: American Legend. His death this week had me revisiting this wonderful story from Roger Ebert.
- 9 ways to make working from home more joyful. This is a good companion piece to my work from home tips.
- This swiss cheese plant with extra holes made me smile.
- Independent Bookstore Day Has Been Postponed. A date has since been tentatively announced: August 29.
- How to Stop Overthinking and Feel More Joy as a Mom. I wrote this for Working Mother magazine.
Don’t miss these posts:
- 7 ways I’m minimizing decision fatigue in my daily life. These practices make a big difference.
- What are your go-to weeknight dinners? There are so many great ideas in the comments!
Have a great weekend!
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I love these posts! I don’t beleive I’ve ever commented before but I always love looking through these links and now that I’m stuck at home all the time it’s definitely something to look forward to 🙂
Thanks for that, Ashlynn, and welcome to the comments section!
Okay, but for us Louisvillians, what’s the favorite bakery that delivered? If polled, my fave bakery in Louisville would be a close run race between Scarlett’s (those cinnamon rolls!) an Nord’s, but I’m open to other suggestions!
We’re avid Blue Dog fans around here. But I wouldn’t say no to treats from Scarlett’s or Nord’s. 🙂
I just found your website about 6 months ago and my favorite section of the Links I Love posts is the “don’t miss these posts” from MMD. Today I found the go-to dinners and combatting decision fatigue posts very, very helpful. Thanks, Anne!
Thanks for that, Hannah!
I really still enjoy reading your blog, although I don’t get to read it as often as I’d like. Are you participating in this year’s A to Z? I’m going to check out all of your links after I finish this comment. Keep writing and stay happy and healthy! https://www.dianeweidenbenner.com/instant-pot-craze/
Thank you for giving us so much to do and think about during this isolation period. I am intrigued bu the list above of Muslim authors and books because I am always interested in learning about people whose experiences are different than mine. I often learn more from fiction than nonfiction.
Have you ever featured any of the books on the links from before 2020 on the WSIRN podcast? Have any of them been on your reading lists or popular bestseller lists? I don’t even know where to start, so that kind of info would help. Thanks
Wishing you and yours a Happy,Blessed and Joyous Easter.
Joan,Marion and Marilyn
Thank you for some great referrals to brighten up the day! I especially enjoyed your article on how to stop overthinking and feel the joy of motherhood. I’ve been thinking more about how it is so important, now more than ever, to re-evaluate how we take care of ourselves, but especially why we feel guilty doing just that. If you’re interested, I’d love it if you’d check out one of my recent posts on practicing self-care at http://www.themamabookbear.com/3-reasons-why-we-feel-guilty-practicing-self-care-and-how-to-stop-feeling-guilty. Have a great weekend!
I just got a new plant, bought for its sheer whimsy and had no idea what it was called. But now, I do! It’s a swiss cheese plant! Also, I had no idea you could order plants on Etsy, I’m not sure if that’s a good or bad discovery.
I’m so glad you could identify your new plant baby! And as for Etsy purchases: I hear you.
Thanks so much for this inspiration, especially for the Muslim books to read!
peace and blessings to you from Morocco
I rarely comment but am so grateful for these lists and your website in general. You have a refreshingly positive outlook that’s also realistic. And you do a wonderful job being focused on the needs of your readers but still providing a personal touch and glimpse into your life. In trying times like these, having voices we can rely on becomes all the more important. Thank you.