Marie Kester

3 weeks ago | medium.com | Marie Kester

New fiction novels at the top of my reading list this seasonI’ve always believed spring is the natural season of renewal and fresh beginnings. Maybe that’s why I’ve been drawn to so many new books lately. Whether it be fantasy or contemporary, bestselling or debut author, there are numerous new releases I am excited to pick up this season.

1 month ago | medium.com | Marie Kester

A comprehensive review of three months of readingIt’s no secret that I am a bookworm. I am obsessed with words, whether it be reading or writing. But, I also love numbers and statistics. So much so that I created a spreadsheet to fill in every time I finish reading a book. In this article, I will take a comprehensive look at my reading over the first quarter of the year. This analysis will use charts to visually demonstrate my reading habits and details about the books I pick up.

1 month ago | medium.com | Marie Kester

What happens when you avoid social media and embrace reading for three days? Marie Kester·FollowPublished inTurning Pages·7 min read·--Photo by Marcelo Chagas via PexelsI challenged myself to read as much as possible in three days. Without the responsibility of work or the distraction of social media what could I accomplish? Well, the results were surprising. So, I will share my thoughts on the books I read during the read-a-thon and what I learned after attempting this challenge.

1 month ago | medium.com | Marie Kester

Member-only storyThey all have one thing in commonMarie Kester·FollowPublished inTurning Pages·6 min read·--Photo by Siora Photography on UnsplashReading a good book is like coming across a gorgeous garden. The story makes you stop in your tracks and transports you to another world. The writing is memorable, making you find beauty in the written word. And the best stories? They make you never want to leave the page. I’ve read hundreds of fiction books in my lifetime.

2 months ago | medium.com | Marie Kester

Member-only storyHave you read any of them? Marie Kester·FollowPublished inTurning Pages·4 min read·--Photo via PexelsI love marathoning complete book series. Why? Because I can read the books back to back without worrying when the next one will be released. I also don’t have to remember every tiny detail from the previous installment. So, I often wait until all of the books of a series have been published before I start reading.