Now that we’re into the last quarter of 2026, it’s time for another update on my quest to read 1,000 books. Read on for my summer 2026 reading update, including my top five summer reads.
Let Freedom Read Day – “Sold” book review
Banned Books Week wraps up today with Let Freedom Read Day. Today, we’re all encouraged to take at least one action to fight back against censorship. Read on for my review of “Sold”, one of the most frequently banned books.
What will you read for Banned Books Week?
October 4 to 10 is Banned Books Week. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the joy of reading and stand up for the right to read. Will you join me in taking action?
The Sunday Spark – Luma’s life and travels
This week, Laura picked up her cat Luma from the quarantine centre in Melbourne. This week’s edition of The Sunday Spark tells the story of Luma’s life and travels. Plus: plastic-eating robots, laundromat libraries, and banned books in Little Free Libraries.
Spring 2026 reading update – The road to 1000 books
Summer is in full swing so it’s time for another update on my road to 1000 books. Read on for my spring 2026 reading update, including my top 5 reads of the season.
Trying something new for Audiobook Appreciation Month
Are you a fan of audiobooks or do you prefer reading? June is Audiobook Appreciation Month, so I decided to step outside my routine and “read” my very first audiobook. Read on to find out how it went and whether I’ll make audiobooks part of my life in the future.
Winter 2026 reading update – The road to 1000 books
As we head into spring, it’s time for a roundup of my winter 2026 reading. In total, I read 17 books in the first three months of the year. Today’s post has my top 5 winter reads, and my thoughts on the other books that I read.
Atomic Habits review: 6 helpful things I learned
When James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, spoke at my workplace’s global speaker series I was intrigued enough to read the book. Three years later, it’s still one of the best self-help books I’ve read. Today’s post summarizes the key messages I took away from the book, and how I’ve adopted these learnings in my daily life.
2025 reading roundup – The road to 1000 books
Today’s 2025 reading roundup highlights the books I read in the last two months of 2025, along with a summary of my reading activity for the year and my progress toward my goal of 1000 books.
Fall reading update – The road to 1000 books
Cooler weather and dark evenings are here. Is there any better time to curl up with a good book? In my fall reading update, I share my favourite reads of the past three months, and an update on progress toward my lofty goal of reading 1,000 books.