Discussions Archives - The Overstuffed Bookcase

3 Types of Reading Slumps (VIDEO)

October 6, 2016

Hi everyone! Today I wanted to talk about that thing that readers dread the most, more than mismatched covers and instalove: the reading slump. I’m currently in the middle of a reading slump and it surprised me to realize that I was still enjoying the book that I’ve been reading. And then I remembered some tweets that I had seen by ...

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Bullet Journaling for Book Bloggers

September 7, 2016

Hi everyone! Today I have an exciting post for you! I have been using a bullet journal for a few months now and I love how there is this wonderful online community of people who share ideas and layouts for bullet journals, but I’ve noticed that there really isn’t much out there for book bloggers. There are some great reading ...

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Changing Book Ratings: Yea or Nay?

May 31, 2016

I definitely wouldn’t rate these books the same today as I did when I first read them. I’m not sure why I still even own them! Last week, the Top Ten Tuesday topic from The Broke and the Bookish was “Ten Books I Feel Differently About After Time Has Passed (less love, more love, complicated feelings, indifference, thought it ...

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My Thoughts on The Walking Dead 6×16: Last Day on Earth

April 6, 2016

Background image credit I don’t usually post about things other than books and the occasional personal post, but I’ve recently become obsessed with The Walking Dead and after watching the finale on Sunday I can think of little else. So I wanted to share some of my thoughts. This won’t be a complete recap, just my thoughts ...

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When to Give Up on a Series

February 23, 2016

Hi everyone! Since I’m participating in the A Series A Month Reading Challenge this year, I’ve been thinking a lot about series. And I’ve been thinking mostly about series that might start out strong, but then, something happens along the way, and they just kind of fizzle out. At what point do we decided to stop reading that ...

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Reading Speed: Cheetah, Sloth, Or Somewhere In Between?

January 26, 2016

Hi guys! How are you doing? How are your 2016 reading goals going so far? I know we’re not very far into the new year yet, but I’ve been thinking a lot about reading challenges and the goals we set for ourselves, and how some people just seem more successful at those challenges than others. And a HUGE factor for me is reading ...

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#100rewatch Recap: 2×12-2×14

January 17, 2016

Hi everyone! Season 3 is only 4 days away!! I’m so excited! So for this week, we watched episodes 2×12-2×14. Things are really getting crazy now, especially for those of us who ship Clexa! So here is my recap of episodes 2×12-2×14. WARNING: SPOILERS and, as always, this recap of mine is LONG. I have really tried to ...

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#100rewatch Recap: 2×09-2×11

January 10, 2016

Hi everyone! We’re getting closer and closer to the Season 3 premiere! I can’t wait! But at least we’ve got this rewatch helping us get in our fix of The 100! So this week we’ve watched episodes 2×09-2×11, and this post is here to serve as a recap of those episodes. WARNING: SPOILERS. Also, THIS IS LONG. I AM ...

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#100rewatch Recap: 1×13-2×04

December 27, 2015

Hi everyone! This is my first week hosting the #100rewatch and it went really well! I’m really enjoying the rewatch and I hope you guys are, too! WARNING: This post is LONG. I’m long-winded and it’s hard for me to cut back. But I hope it gives you a nice, humorous recap of these episodes! Oh, and if you haven’t watched ...

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#100rewatch Nov 30-Jan 21!

November 29, 2015

Hi everyone! Today I am super excited to announce that Amber from Books of Amber, Angie from Lady Knight Reads, and I are hosting a rewatch of The 100 before the premiere of Season 3! Squeeeeee!!!! Haven’t watched The 100 yet? WHY NOT??? Just kidding, but seriously, here’s a perfect chance for you to start getting obsessed with one ...