Reading Ruts and Reckonings

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I have a confession that is, frankly, a little embarrassing: I'm in a book rut. When I go through my Goodreads, I see that I'm shamefully behind on my reading goal for the year, and the books I have finished, I either haven't particularly enjoyed, or are rereads of old favorites.

Like most writers, I am usually also a voracious reader. In the past, it hasn’t been uncommon for me to read 60, 70, 80 books a year. I’ve absolutely been that cliche bluestocking, reading on the subway or while walking to work, cramming in minutes of an audiobook here and there while I work on laundry or preparing a meal.

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