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• Readers’ Workouts — February 5

  

  Welcome to Readers’ Workouts where readers prove we can move. Join us to share your exercise stories and find companions for the fitness journey.A new month... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS

• It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?

  

  I’m reading Quiet by Susan Cain for a Read-along: Quiet by Susan Cain — A Read-Along. Join us!It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a meme hosted by Sheila at... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS

• Saturday Snapshot — Orchid Show

  

  The Orchid Show at the Missouri Botanical Garden opens today! We went to a premier the other night. The Madagascar theme is done well with interesting signs... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS

• New Year’s Reading Resolution Challenge — Wrap Up

  

  The New Year’s Resolution Reading Challenge, inspired me! I hope you found it energizing, too.I wrote about the first few book reviews that showed up for this... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS

• Book Review: Crafting a Life by Donald M. Murray

  

  Book: Crafting a Life in Essay, Story, Poem by Donald M. Murray Genre: Writing Publisher: Boynton/Cook Publication date: 1996 Pages: 165Source: Purchased for... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS

• Book Review: Thin for Life by Anne Fletcher

  

  Book: Thin for Life: 10 Keys to Succes from People who have Lost Weight and Kept it Off by Anne M. Fletcher Genre: health Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Publicatio... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS

• Last #NewYearBooks Twitter Chat on Wednesday!

  

  The final Twitter Chat for the New Year’s Resolution Reading Challenge is tomorrow night, Wednesday. Join us at 9 Eastern / 8 Central / 2am GMT with the hash ta... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS

• Quiet by Susan Cain — A Read-Along

  

  During one of the Twitter Chats for the New Year’s Resolution Reading Challenge, we discovered that a number of us have been meaning to read Quiet: The Power... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS

• Readers’ Workouts — January 29

  

  Welcome to Readers’ Workouts, our weekly gathering of bookish folks doing active things. How was exercise for you in the past week? What are your plans for the... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS

• Book Review: The Game On Diet by Krista Vernoff and Az Ferguson

  

  Book: The Game On Diet by Krista Vernoff and Az Ferguson Genre: diet Publisher: HarperCollins Publication date: 2009 Pages: 299Source: Purchased as an... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS

• Readers’ Workouts — January 22

  

  Welcome to Readers’ Workouts where readers prove we can move. Join us to share your exercise stories and find companions for the fitness journey. Link to your... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS

• Book Review: Smart Chefs Stay Slim by Allison Adato

  

  Book: Smart Chefs Stay Slim by Allison Adato Genre: food Publisher: New American Library Publication date: 2012 Pages: 292Source: LibrarySummary: The subtitle o... Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS

• The Power of Habit — Group Read — Part 3 Discussion

  

  Thanks to everyone who participated in the group read of The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg with posts, comments, tweets, and Facebook conversation. Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS

• Readers’ Workouts — January 15

  

  Welcome to Readers’ Workouts, our weekly gathering of bookish folks doing active things. How was exercise for you in the past week? What are your plans for the... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS

• New Year Progress Report and My One Word

  

  We’re two weeks into the New Year. How are your goals and resolutions going? Would a book help provide knowledge, motivation, or focus?The New Year’s... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS

• It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?

  

  It’s not too late to join the New Year’s Resolution Reading Challenge. We’ll be posting links to books we read to support our New Year’s resolutions through... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2013 BOOKS

• Book Review: Culinary Intelligence by Peter Kaminsky

  

  Book: Culinary Intelligence: The Art of Eating Healthy (and Really Well) by Peter Kaminsky Genre: Cooking Publisher: Alfred A. Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS

• The Power of Habit — Group Read — Part 2 Discussion

  

  Welcome to the second discussion session for The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg. Last week, we discussed Part 1: The Power of Habit — Group Read — Part 1... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS

• Readers’ Workouts — January 8

  

  Welcome to Readers’ Workouts, the weekly event where we share workout stories, goals, successes, and challenges. The New Year is the perfect time to start a... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS

• It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?

  

  The Huffington Post put up two of my pieces over the New Year. I love clicks, shares, and likes:A Librarian’s Tips For Keeping Your New Year’s ResolutionA... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2013 BOOKS, FITNESS