Top Ten Tuesday: Thankful Edition

 

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl.

This Week's Top Ten Tuesday Topic:

THANKFUL

 

This week's topic is actually "cozy reads" but it wasn't speaking to me. Since I wasn't 

able to post last week, I'm going to backtrack a bit and do the "thankful" prompt because 

I have plenty to be thankful for. 

B O O K I S H

1. Great Reads

It's been a wonderful year of reading and I've had some real stand-outs. I am always 

thankful for the escapism of reading and the gift of a great story.

    

2. Page flags and Mildliners

Hand-in-hand with those great reads are two items that are never far from my side. Page 

flags and Mildliner highlighters are a mainstay when it comes to annotating and note-

taking. And they make me happy. :)

3. New-to-me Authors

I love my tried and true authors. The ones I return to book after book. But there's no 

denying the thrill of discovering a new-to-me author who becomes a new favorite. 

This year I'm so thankful to have discovered Catherine Cowles, Mariana Zapata, 

and Nalini Singh.

4. Heartstopper

I am not a TV watcher and up until this spring I couldn't tell you the last time I actively

followed a show (it's been years). But then Heartstopper was adapted and I found myself

getting Netflix (who am I?) so I could experience it for myself. The adaptation from

the books is *chef's kiss* and I have watched each episode with those precious characters

several times. So thankful for this show that is like a warm hug to the heart.

5. Book Blogger Friends

There have been times over the past year when I have questioned why I still blog, and if

I want to continue to blog. But I would miss the book blogging community and the 

special people that I connect with through our shared love of books and reading. I can't

name everyone, but here are just some of those who make my days brighter: Sam @ We 

Live and Breathe Books, Deanna @ A Novel Glimpse, Rachel @ Waves of Fiction, 

Suzanne @ The Bookish Libra, Sophie @ Beware of the Reader, Renee @ Addicted to Romance, Angela @ Musings of a Literary Wanderer, and Greg @ Book Haven.

B E Y O N D   B O O K I S H

6. Health

In the age of Covid, I am more thankful than ever for my health. While a handful of 

family members have had it, they have all recovered. And while there have been some

health scares with my mother, my sister, and my brother-in-law in the past year, my 

husband and I have stayed healthy and well. 

7. The Husband

Speaking of the man himself, I am grateful every single day for my husband. After 31 

years together, he is still my best friend, my biggest support, and the person I admire 

most. It doesn't hurt that he's super cute, and can make me laugh like no one else. :)

8. Home

I am so thankful for (what I hope is) my forever home. There is no place I would

rather be than inside the safety and comfort of its four walls.

9. Travel

While my travel has certainly been curtailed over the past almost-three years, there was 

one trip this year that left a lasting impression. The Husband and I traveled a couple hours 

south and saw our first in-person NHL game. Attending a Tampa Lightning game was a 

total bucket list item and we made the most of it with fourth row seats right behind the 

player's bench. An unforgettable night! I'm so thankful we had the means to make that 

wish a reality.

10. Holidays

I love it all. From the music, to the food, to the décor (especially the décor), I love all 

that the holidays bring and I am so thankful to experience it with family by my side.