Lean into spring cleaning with these favorite home organization tools
This spring has been more than a little chaotic, and when I’m feeling overwhelmed I find great comfort in tidying up. I want to be clear: I’m not talking about […] The post Lean into spring cleaning with these favorite home organization tools appeared first on Modern Mrs Darcy. This spring has been more than a little chaotic, and when I’m feeling overwhelmed I find great comfort in tidying up. I want to be clear: I’m not talking about any kind of serious organizing. I’m talking about cleaning up the...
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15 audiobooks I’ve enjoyed lately: literary fiction and love stories
I love a good audiobook, and yet sometimes it’s so hard to choose what to listen to next! I can’t be the only reader in this position, and with that […] The post 15 audiobooks I’ve enjoyed lately: literary fiction and love stories appeared first on Modern Mrs Darcy. I love a good audiobook, and yet sometimes it’s so hard to choose what to listen to next! I can’t be the only reader in this position, and with that in mind, today I’m once again sharing a plethora of recent...
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The collaborative act of reading
Connecting with authors is always a treat, and today I’m delighted to invite you to listen in to a recent conversation with Thao Thai. Thao joined us in the Modern […] The post The collaborative act of reading appeared first on Modern Mrs Darcy. Connecting with authors is always a treat, and today I’m delighted to invite you to listen in to a recent conversation with Thao Thai. Thao joined us in the Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club to discuss her debut novel Banyan Moon, a juicy family drama that...
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A small joy that makes getting up in the morning so much better
Despite being a morning person, I hate actually waking up. The initial “getting out of bed” portion of the morning is quite possibly the least enjoyable part of my day. […] The post A small joy that makes getting up in the morning so much better appeared first on Modern Mrs Darcy. Despite being a morning person, I hate actually waking up. The initial “getting out of bed” portion of the morning is quite possibly the least enjoyable part of my day. Luckily, I have found something that actually makes...
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A fresh outlook for your reading life
When big changes happen in life, our reading routines can take a hit, and that’s exactly what happened with today’s guest, Caleb Wilson-Johnson. Caleb used to love planning his entire […] The post A fresh outlook for your reading life appeared first on Modern Mrs Darcy. When big changes happen in life, our reading routines can take a hit, and that’s exactly what happened with today’s guest, Caleb Wilson-Johnson. Caleb used to love planning his entire reading year in advance, and took particular joy in discovering the perfect books for...
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Fly away with these 9 books about birds
Every so often, I’ll notice a string of books with a niche theme or a sudden proliferation of books on an unexpected topic. Thus the inspiration for today’s post: books […] The post Fly away with these 9 books about birds appeared first on Modern Mrs Darcy. Every so often, I’ll notice a string of books with a niche theme or a sudden proliferation of books on an unexpected topic. Thus the inspiration for today’s post: books about birds. Birdwatching surged in popularity beginning in the pandemic, and the number...
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What you need to know about the 2024 Summer Reading Guide, coming May 16
It’s that time of year: our THIRTEENTH annual Summer Reading Guide is coming Thursday, May 16. I am so excited about this year’s guide: it’s going to be forty-two books […] The post What you need to know about the 2024 Summer Reading Guide, coming May 16 appeared first on Modern Mrs Darcy. It’s that time of year: our THIRTEENTH annual Summer Reading Guide is coming Thursday, May 16. I am so excited about this year’s guide: it’s going to be forty-two books strong, chock-full of summer reading goodness, made...
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We’re all mood readers
A recent career shift has opened up more reading time for today’s guest, and she’s looking to make the most of this abundance by exploring new-to-her genres and overlooked backlist […] The post We’re all mood readers appeared first on Modern Mrs Darcy. A recent career shift has opened up more reading time for today’s guest, and she’s looking to make the most of this abundance by exploring new-to-her genres and overlooked backlist titles. Tara Bañuelos lives and practices law in Washington, D.C.. In the past, she’s relied on reading...
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15 recommended reads for those traveling to the Pacific Northwest (or who want to)
The Pacific Northwest is a book lover’s dream. I was lucky enough to live in the region for three years, and my book-buying receipts from that era are proof! While […] The post 15 recommended reads for those traveling to the Pacific Northwest (or who want to) appeared first on Modern Mrs Darcy. The Pacific Northwest is a book lover’s dream. I was lucky enough to live in the region for three years, and my book-buying receipts from that era are proof! While it’s not an officially delineated region, most...
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Books that amaze, amaze, amaze
Today’s guest struggled through a major reading slump for years before finally discovering a book subscription box that she says saved her reading life. Tiffany Vicars is a pharmacist, mom, […] The post Books that amaze, amaze, amaze appeared first on Modern Mrs Darcy. Today’s guest struggled through a major reading slump for years before finally discovering a book subscription box that she says saved her reading life. Tiffany Vicars is a pharmacist, mom, and Kentucky State Fair prize-winning paper crafter in Louisville, Kentucky. While Tiffany’s always turned to reading...
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