Book FOMO
My plan to turn FOMO into JOMO
I love books. I love reading. I love words.
I wish I could spend more time immersed in miles and miles of poems and prose as I travel through paperbacks and hardcovers. But life often gets in the way of such pleasures. I do my best to carve out time to admire the work of other authors while working on my own.
This year, I will focus my reading on as many novels by local authors as possible.
Admittedly, I experience FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) when it comes to books, and my TBR (To-Be-Read) list has become unmanageable. My eclectic taste in genres doesn’t help, I’m sure. Sci-fi doesn’t pique my i
nterest, but with the right review, I’m all in.
There’s a certain thrill in discovering new books, right?
Book Podcasts
My new weakness – is book podcasts, which only add to my overflowing TBR list. See my dilemma?
Some of my favourites include:
https://www.booktalketc.com
https://www.sarahsbookshelves.com
Book Covers
Don’t get me started on book covers! The curated art, designed to encapsulate all aspects of a story into one image and a few words, is breathtaking and inspiring.
A couple of favourites:
The Crane Husband by Kelly Barnhill
Shark Heart A Love Story by Emily Habeck
A little ear and eye candy never hurt; I’m grateful for the inspiration. Besides, I wouldn’t be where I am if it weren’t for the great work of other creatives.
If a writer starts as a reader, I am in good company with the list in front of me and the books now behind me.
Book Titles
When a story resonates with me and hovers overhead, I feel compelled to give it a title. I can’t move forward without it; it must have a name!
My current project has a working title and a draft cover. It is posted above my computer to remind me of the path forward and guide my progress toward completion.
Here's to many more 5 a.m. Sunday morning book reading sessions with my fur boy.
In parting, I thank the person who brought the next book into my life.
The author’s soothing voice provides timeless life lessons related to love, loss, heartbreak, loneliness, and grief. It is a book I will repeatedly listen to—whether to lift my spirits when life brings me down or to remind myself that life is beautiful.
I love the cover, Holly! What a great reminder to keep going!
Thanks so much! I’m loving the illustrated aesthetic!