#readingisselfcare

[tinyradicalacts]

Tiny Radical Acts: #036: Read something by an author of color

When you feel burned out on social justice work, simply widening the scope of what you’re taking in is tiny, but important. 

On my “to read” list: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah, How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X Kendi, The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander, Drinking Coffee Elsewhere by ZZ Packer.

[brainyheroine-blog]

Best way to start book logging in the new year. I've been so excited to start using this planner. 2019 is the year of non-fiction, reading everything, and healing through books. #BookAddict #BookMonster #LitGoals #ReadingGivesLife #BookLover #JaneMount #Bibliophile #ReadingIsSelfCare #grieffuckingsucks #2019PleaseDontBreakMyHeart https://www.instagram.com/p/BsG7K6gn62g/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rmmfm9qarfbz

[agracemartin]

When was the last time you read for enjoyment? For years I didn’t read fiction novels because I felt guilty. If I had time to read fiction, then I had time to read my textbooks. So, I’d read my textbooks instead. As a new teacher I felt too burned out and tired to read. I’d use every spare moment to prep and plan lessons. Then my husband and I went on vacation and I devoured the books I’d brought along. I didn’t realize how soul-filling reading was for me, and that I’d deprived myself for so long. I came across a quote from Patrick Rothfuss (amazing author of The Name of The Wind), who said, “You know how sharks have to keep swimming or they die? I’m like that. If I stop reading, I die.” Self care for me: bubble bath, soft instrumental music, tons of candles, and reading by candlelit. #reading #readmore #readingisselfcare #readingteacher #feelgood #readingspot #author #bookcommunity #bookdragon #alwaysreading #avidreader #bookishlife #booktime #bookworld #readerlife #readingchallenge #spilledthoughts #selfcaretime https://www.instagram.com/p/CPTb6Nhs3HF/?utm_medium=tumblr

[citylightsnc]

These two Swain County scribes crossed paths on a recent stop at the shop to sign additional copies of their amazing novels. Thanks @annette_saunooke_clapsaddle and @reneawinchesterauthor ! The bookstore’s open for up to nine at a time, 10-3 on Sunday and 10-6 Mon-Sat. . . . #localauthor #readlocal #givebooks #signedbooks #swaincountync #jacksoncountync #booksareessential #readingisselfcare #citylightsnc #bookstore #downtownsylva #northcarolina #sylva #spendlocal #indiebookstore #shopwhereyoulive #readmorebooks #wnc (at City Lights Bookstore) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJBtZX6J8xA/?igshid=1upq6u2u97626

[thefabulousmsm]

Finally get to read the books I bought months ago... #currentlyreading #booksareessential #readingisselfcare https://www.instagram.com/p/CIrwrXGnN85/?igshid=1ca4g89p31til

[thebookdragon217]

I do my best reading alone in the park with sounds of nature and people in the background. Being outdoors and getting fresh air is my happy place. It works wonders for my anxiety and reading outside is a welcome escape when I feel trapped in my emotions and overwhelmed. QOTD: What do you like to do when you're feeling overwhelmed? #readingoutside #readingisrelaxing #booksinnature #takeabookeverywhere #bookishtotes #booksbooksbooks #bookdragon #bookworm #bookneed #readingisselfcare #getsomefreshair #bookwormlife #bookishphoto #books #novelsuspects #thrillernerdigan #read (at Juniper Valley Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDFwaQ6gqD6/?igshid=19opofsttu2ev

[rubyrocker333]

#thehobbit #jrrtolkien #readingisselfcare #yayreading https://www.instagram.com/p/BnZSFNkjUu6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=z5un6w1m4sdj

[citylightsnc]

We received a box of “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse” by Charlie Mackey! Order online or 📞 828-586-9499. We’ll wrap your gift purchases, and will be happy to complete the transaction inside or curbside. 📖 📚 🎁 . . . #givebooks #givingtree #vecinos #freegiftwrapping #jacksoncountync #booksareessential #readingisselfcare #citylightsnc #bookstore #downtownsylva #northcarolina #sylva #spendlocal #indiebookstore #shopwhereyoulive #readmorebooks #wnc #curbserviceforever (at City Lights Bookstore) https://www.instagram.com/p/CI5kgFuJ8hZ/?igshid=1kzy96351qkuc

[citylightsnc]

Join us on Saturday, December 5th, at 3 p.m. for a virtual event with Keith Flynn and Sebastian Matthews. The event will broadcast via Facebook Live and will feature live readings of recent works by both authors. . . . #onlineevent #givebooks #booksareessential #readingisselfcare #citylightsnc #bookstore #downtownsylva #northcarolina #sylva #spendlocal #indiebookstore #shopwhereyoulive #readmorebooks #wnc #curbserviceforever #99centshipping #lovejacksonnc #ncdowntownsstrong (at City Lights Bookstore) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIVrGGOJc75/?igshid=kpbqyf82pky1

[citylightsnc]

It’s Cider Monday when we like to remind you that you can shop local, online. Rona’s preventing us from serving hot cider this year, but we do have a coupon (code CIDER20 gets you 15% off) to tempt you to shop our website: Citylightsnc dot com . The shop is open for up to nine in-store browsers at a time. Wear a mask and please try to give others a six-foot berth. Curb service is also available: 10-6, Mon-Sat, 10-3 Sun. 99 cent shipping on book orders via phone or web. . . . #givebooks #booksareessential #readingisselfcare #citylightsnc #bookstore #downtownsylva #northcarolina #sylva #spendlocal #indiebookstore #shopwhereyoulive #readmorebooks #wnc #curbserviceforever #99centshipping #lovejacksonnc #ncdowntownsstrong (at City Lights Bookstore) https://www.instagram.com/p/CINy4JmpxFx/?igshid=uxym2c1kb8aw

[citylightsnc]

We’re open on Sundays again, 10-3 through December 20th. Our nominal used book trade-in times are back to Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10-5, but as you can see by the shrinking pathway through our office, we could use some breathing room to catch up. If possible, please hold off adding to your used book trade credit until 2021. . . . #booksareessential #givebooks #readingisselfcare #citylightsnc #bookstore #downtownsylva #northcarolina #sylva #spendlocal #indiebookstore #shopwhereyoulive #readmorebooks #wnc #curbserviceforever #99centshipping #lovejacksonnc #ncdowntownsstrong (at City Lights Bookstore) https://www.instagram.com/p/CILUl0Jp5Th/?igshid=o2plfrllaont

[citylightsnc]

The Christmas Cactus is blooming for Small Business Saturday! Don’t want to join the crowds (max of 9) for the sale? Visit Citylightsnc dot com and use coupon code SBS20, valid until midnight 11/28/20. Curb service is also available 10-6, Mon-Sat. 99 cent shipping on book orders via phone or web. . . . #givebooks #givingtree #booksareessential #smallbusinesssaturday #indiesfirst #readingisselfcare #citylightsnc #bookstore #downtownsylva #northcarolina #sylva #spendlocal #indiebookstore #shopwhereyoulive #readmorebooks #wnc #curbserviceforever #99centshipping #lovejacksonnc #ncdowntownsstrong (at City Lights Bookstore) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIImwYBpxl5/?igshid=djtuutyofkpg

[citylightsnc]

Need a laugh? We’ve got books that can help such as newly released “The Best of Me” by David Sedaris. . . . #laughteristhebestmedicine #ncauthor #humorists #essays #booksareessential #readingisselfcare #citylightsnc #bookstore #downtownsylva #northcarolina #sylva #spendlocal #indiebookstore #shopwhereyoulive #readmorebooks #wnc #curbserviceforever #99centshipping #lovejacksonnc #ncdowntownsstrong (at City Lights Bookstore) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHQD86DpDHu/?igshid=6ytv2kn1ocqd

[citylightsnc]

Get your Halloween cards and spooky books in downtown Sylva. City Lights Bookstore Open for up to nine in-store browsers at a time. Wear a mask and please try to give others a six-foot berth. Curb service is also available during our curtailed hours: 10-6, Mon-Sat. 99 cent shipping on book orders via phone or web. Visit CityLightsNC dot com to find books, preorder fall and winter releases, or purchase gift cards/codes. . . . #appalachianghosts #ghoststories #jacksoncountync #booksareessential #readingisselfcare #citylightsnc #bookstore #downtownsylva #northcarolina #sylva #spendlocal #indiebookstore #shopwhereyoulive #readmorebooks #wnc #curbserviceforever #99centshipping #lovejacksonnc #ncdowntownsstrong (at City Lights Bookstore) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGpUQQZpQmT/?igshid=oa8bo7b8kzr8

[citylightsnc]

Meet the author of “How Fire Runs” this afternoon at 3 o’clock. 10/17/20 . . . . #localauthor #jacksoncountync #booksareessential #readingisselfcare #citylightsnc #bookstore #downtownsylva #northcarolina #sylva #spendlocal #indiebookstore #shopwhereyoulive #readmorebooks #wnc #curbserviceforever #99centshipping #lovejacksonnc #ncdowntownsstrong (at City Lights Bookstore) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGcgQqRpB7-/?igshid=rq6ki4rduqj5

[citylightsnc]

It’s lovely weather for growing mushrooms and reading! Replenish your stack and get a jump on holiday shopping while the downtown Sylva Sidewalk Sale is going on today. We have book bargains galore inside at City Lights. . . . #sidewalksale #imafunguy #localauthors #localhistory #appalachianhistory #jacksoncountync #booksareessential #readingisselfcare #citylightsnc #bookstore #downtownsylva #northcarolina #sylva #spendlocal #indiebookstore #shopwhereyoulive #readmorebooks #wnc #curbserviceforever #99centshipping #lovejacksonnc #ncdowntownsstrong (at City Lights Bookstore) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGKsFpop-fF/?igshid=1ak8n4nkkon6w