This is Footnotes, a monthly roundup of links, ideas, and inspiration for your perusal. A footnote is considered an extra bit of information, so think of this as something extra from me.
Hello, hello! How has your week been? Mine has been good. This week kicked off my fall run of weddings after two weeks off from photographing. I’ve got multiple engagement sessions and weddings between now and October, so it will be a busy stretch.
But I’m feeling good about building in intentional downtime to take care of myself. Including, obviously, a stack of gentle reads to help me decompress. And here are a few other things I’ve been reading, loving, and thinking about lately…
A quick note: This post contains affiliate links. I’ll only ever share things I genuinely love, and I’m grateful when you use my links to support my work at no extra cost to you.
If you, too, are thinking about your fall TBR, here is a fantastic list of campus novel recs, many of which I haven’t heard of! (via The Literary Edit and Joanna Rakoff)
Is the end of reading here?
Such good tips (and book recs!) for getting out of a reading slump.
Winter is movie season to me, so I’ve been adding to my watch list whenever I come across a good recommendation. This grew my list by a few titles. (via Big Salad)
I stumbled across Dan Blank’s posts about falling back in love with sharing online and social media earlier this month, and they really inspired me.
And speaking of sharing online, I love these tips on social media positivity.
Love, love, love the idea of a “Don’t Wants” list (via Kelton Wright)
Two incredibly easy and delicious recipes we made recently, especially for these last days of summer: beet and lentil salad and peach halloumi salad.
What is the song of the summer? I’ve had Stella Lefty and Ella Langley’s hits on repeat.
Simple ways to know you’re doing life right (via Bree Groff)
Being a critical thinker in a noisy digital world is, perhaps, the most important skill to cultivate in today’s day and age.
Everyone’s favorite bookworm is starting a podcast!
I’ve been diligent about not finishing books that aren’t right for me this year, and it’s changed my reading life. So, I loved this article.
Isn’t it so fun to read about how other people make time to read?
I am having a summer of Emma M. Lion, so it was a delight to read about the woman behind Emma.
And, on the topic of Emma, some books that feel just as comforting. (via Lucy Fuggle)
What makes a book publicity-friendly? Fascinating (as are all the insider publishing insights Abigail Monti shares.)
Another list for your fall TBR: books that feel like September in Stars Hollow (via Kimberly Morales)
I love fall nail colors, and how pretty is this fall nail color?
My Papier reading journal is almost full, so I’m eyeing a new one. They have some gorgeous new designs, including this one.
Okay, your turn! What have you been loving, reading, thinking about, or making lately? I’d love to hear!
Until next time,
Thanks for being here. I’m really glad you are!
If you’d like more considered book recommendations and essays, you can subscribe here.
I also created a small collection of Kindle cases, designed for readers who want their digital books to feel a little more at home in an analog life. You can take a look here.
Comments
Nothing yet. Say the first thing.
Sign in to join the conversation.