Song of the Week

I first heard this song on Pandora (my Hozier station, specifically) and really didn't notice it too much as it played while I worked.  However, I found myself singing this song throughout the day and had no idea what it was.  Luckily, it reappeared on my Pandora station again today and I officially "discovered" it!  I've not heard this group before...but after this song, I'll be checking out more songs.  This week's song is "Unsteady" by X Ambassadors.



What do you think?  Have you heard of this band before?  What is YOUR song of the week?

Thanks for reading,
-Rachael xo

Dewey's 24 Hour Readathon Wrap Up

For firsts.... the readathon was SO MUCH FUN! If you are interested in participating in a readathon at all, I highly suggest it! There was so much support and encouragement from everyone involved and it was so fun connecting with other readers!

 Seconds - I did ok. I was a little under the weather and found myself napping on and off throughout instead of reading for the full 24 hours like I had initially envisioned, but... I still got in plenty of reading - more than I expected! I ended up reading about 2.5 books and about 560 pages! Here is my wrap up video and some things I learned from my first readathon experience.



In closing, I think I'm officially a readathoner now!  I can't wait until the Bout of Books readathon (a weeklong readathon!!) in may and for the next Dewey's 24 hour readathon in October.  So so so much fun!

P.S. I'm also very excited to announce that I'm already 60% of the way to making my goal of 25 books this year on my Goodreads 2015 Challenge! I might have to up that challenge total a bit! ;)

Happy reading!
-Rachael xo

Dewey's 24 Hour Readathon 2015 TBR List

In excited preparation for my FIRST Readathon, I'm sharing my planned TBR (to-be-read) list for my 24 hours of non-stop reading Saturday!  I'm pretty squeakin' excited!  Get updates on my progress  throughout the day Saturday on Twitter @TaylorAndKens!




Are you planning to participate in the readathon Saturday? What is on your TBR list? Feel free to share your reading adventures in the comments below or tweet me!

Song of the Week

It is going to be a stressful week at work and with several obligations outside of work, so I needed an up-beat, makes-me-smile-and-sing-and-dance kinda song to motivate me through this week.  If you listen carefully you'll be able to hear me whaling this song each morning as I start my workday!



 What song always cheers you up and makes you want to dance?

Thanks for reading!
- Rachael xo

Book Haul #1

Of course I ended up at Half Price Books after a long day of cleaning and purging.  I went to drop off two bags of books and ended up leaving with another whole bag.  Books (and chocolate) are definitely my weaknesses!  Anywho - with all my new books, I decided to do my first book haul video! Enjoy.



What new books have you acquired this month?  Which are you looking most forward to?  Have you read any of my newly acquired books?  Any I should add to my next haul?

Thanks for watching,
-Rachael xo

Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-thon!

I just signed up for my very first Read-a-Thon and I'm pretty pumped!!!

Image from: http://www.willowpfa.org/uncategorized/read-a-thon/

So fair warning, I won't be answering my phone on April 25 because I'll be reading up a storm.  The goal of a Read-a-thon is to get people reading, give them motivation to read maybe a little more than normal, and get people communicating!  I'll be sending out updates throughout the day via Twitter and Instagram.  I'm inviting anyone who wants to participate to join!!  You can sign up officially here.  Or, if you have commitment issues, just read along and send out your own updates or simply comment on my updates!  Stay tuned for my TBR list of books I want to read in my 24 hours!

Song of the Week

I am obsessed with Steve Winwood's version.  Now I'm also obsessed with this.  If you are a fan of Bon Iver - you are welcome for introducing you to this little ditty.  Enjoy!



What are you enjoying this week in music?

- Rachael xo