This Week in My Reading: Reflections, Highlights, and What’s Ahead
Sharing updates on my week in reading, bookish highlights, and what’s coming next.
The Weekly Wrap-Up: A cozy Sunday roundup of everything I’ve been creating, sharing, and loving this week, plus a preview of what’s coming next.
Weekly Wrap-Up: Reading Reflections, Highlights, and What’s Ahead📚✨
Hi Bookish Besties!
Happy Sunday! As the weekend winds down, I’m here with your weekly dose of reflections, bookish highlights, and updates on what’s coming next. Whether you’re catching up on your TBR or planning for the week ahead, I hope this wrap-up brings a little inspiration to your day.
I also want to take a moment to acknowledge the devastation caused by the fires in California. It’s heartbreaking to see the impact on communities. I’ve been keeping those affected in my prayers and hope they receive the resources they need for their immediate safety and well-being.
A Personal Note: This Week in My Reading
This week started strong for my reading life but quickly became nonexistent. I’ve had a lot going on—I’m not home, attended a family member’s funeral, and am now preparing to travel back home.
Early in the week, I managed to reread Emma by Jane Austen, which I’m excited to cover here on Substack soon. I also finished three books I’m vetting for the spring reading guide.
I’m really looking forward to getting home to some Ayn Rand books a kind subscriber gifted me. I’m eager to explore her works, and I think they will be the perfect palette cleanser I need before getting back to new releases I’m reading for the guide.
This Week’s Highlights
The Art of Reading Slowly
I shared a personal essay making the case for slow reading, reflecting on how I grapple with it as a content creator, and offering practical tips for embracing this mindful approach. Read it here.Seasonal Stories: Winter’s Quiet Magic
In the first installment of my Seasonal Stories series, I reflected on the slower pace of winter and how its cozy rhythms inspire creativity and intentional living. Catch it here.Weekend Edition: Wintery Books to Add to Your Reading List
A curated list of nine wintry books perfect for the season, from magical adventures to chilling mysteries. Check itout here.January’s Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club Meeting
Reminder: We’re meeting on January 25th at 1 PM and 7 PM EST. Bring ANY book you’ve read recently and share it with fellow readers! Get the details here.
Coming This Week: The Journal
This Tuesday’s Journal entry will be a dedicated discussion on setting reading and personal goals.
I’ll walk you through creating a vision board—whether traditional, digital, or bingo card style—and include meeting links for our LIVE 2025 Reading Goals & Vision Board Workshop on January 17th at 6 PM ET. Can’t make it live? Don’t worry; I’ll provide a space for replays so you can catch up on your own time.
Literary Calendar
If you subscribed to my OG newsletter, you know I used to share a literary calendar every week! Well, I’m bringing it back, and it will be a staple in The Weekly Wrap-Up.
January is Braille Literacy Month.
January 12th, 1876: Jack London is born. Popular works include: Call of the Wild, White Fang.
January 18th 1882: A.A. Milne is born. Popular works include: Winnie the Pooh Series.
January 19, 1809: Edgar Allan Poe is born. Popular works include: The Raven, The Tell-Tale Heart, Short Stories.
January 19th, 1921: Patricia Highsmith is born. Popular works include: Strangers on a Train, The Talented Mr. Ripley, The Price of Salt (aka Carol).
Here’s to a Cozy Start to Your Week
As the weekend comes to a close, I hope you find moments to relax, reflect, and indulge in a good book. Thank you for being part of this incredible community—sharing this space with you is always the highlight of my week.
Wishing you a cozy, book-filled week ahead!
Until next time,
Victoria
P.S. Join us for January’s BYOB Club meeting on January 25th, 2025 at 1 pm ET or at 7 pm ET, and bring a book you've read during the past month and share it with us:
