Reading books can change our lives. 

From the physical, cognitive and mental benefits that come with sustained reading to the ways that reading can spark new ideas and actions in our lives, a single book could change everything. 

Today, I’m sharing 10 ways that we can take inspired action from the books we read to lift the lessons off of the page and into our actual life. From connecting with a friend to trying a new recipe, I’ve got an idea for everyone. 

You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/10/08/ten-ways-to-take-inspired-action-from-books/ 

Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You’ll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. 

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If you’re listening to this episode of Get Lit(erate). on the day this episode is released, there are only about 90 days left in 2024. What?!

Today, I’m diving into an intentional notebooking activity to help you end the year strong. It’s called a 5 x4 Routine Map and it helps you plan for ANY season of life in an intentional way.

Listen as I talk about the idea behind the #last90days movement, invite you to create a 5 x 4 routine map in your notebook to end the year strong and even share a couple of novels that will inspire you to get planning. 

You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/10/01/a-5-x-4-routine-map-for-your-notebook/

Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You’ll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. 

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Today, I’m chatting about Banned Books Week, which happens to be NOW if you are listening to this in real time. 

Come listen as I explore the statistics on book banning, step onto my own soapbox and talk about why you NEED banned books in your reading life. I’ll also share some of the most frequently-banned titles and ways that you can get involved, too. 

You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here:

Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You’ll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. 

Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKN

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If you’re listening to this podcast, then you love stories. You love reading them, living them and telling them. And guess what?

We all have one. 

Today’s guest is here to explore how we can uncover, share and appreciate our wonderfully unique stories. In fact, his new book (which includes space to write!) is called 10 Little Rules for Sharing Your Story. 

Come listen as Frank Winters and I talk about the power of stories, the ways we might tell our own and the rules that will help you do just that. Be sure to listen to the end. Together, we offer a little AND big challenge that you might want to go for.

You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/09/17/10-little-rules-for-sharing-your-story-with-frank-winters/ 

Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You’ll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. 

Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKN

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Today, I’m inviting you to create a book relay team for yourself: a group of readers who pledge to read and share books together, literally passing books to each other over a set period of time. 

Book relays help us keep our reading habit high, introduce us to new books and strengthen our community of readers. Plus, it’s PERFECT for this time of the year.

Come listen as I share exactly what a book relay is and why you need one, how to get one started and what you might read, too. 

You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/09/10/how-to-start-a-book-relay/

Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You’ll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. 

Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKN

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Do you have a stack of notebooks around your house that you haven’t yet cracked open or only wrote a single page in?

This episode is for you!

Today, I’m sharing 20 different notebook ideas to start filling the notebooks you currently have (and maybe buy a new one, too!) with a topic that works for YOU. Listen as I share ideas like morning page notebooks, passion project notebooks, unsent letter notebooks and much more!

After you listen, I’d love to know what you think. Share YOUR notebook ideas in the comments!

You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/09/03/twenty-ideas-for-your-empty-notebooks/

Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You’ll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. 

Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKN

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Do you have a busy bookshelf?

You know, the bookshelves with double rows or books and books piled sideways on top of those books?!

Me too.

On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I’m sharing the process I use (guided by Marie Kondo) to minimize my bookshelves without hurting my reading heart.

Come listen!

You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here:

Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You’ll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. 

Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKN

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On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, we’re talking about my favorite thing to do while reading: lift lines off of the page and into my heart (and notebook!).

We’ll explore why lifting our favorite lines from the books we read is so important, how you might choose to collect your own and what some of my favorites are. We’ll even explore how to mine your own collection of quotes to inspire a morning writing practice, too. 

Grab your notebook and come listen!

You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/08/20/lifting-lines-from-literature/

Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You’ll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. 

Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKN

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Today is a big day for me.

I’ve collected enough questions from listeners to populate an entire episode with them and host my first Ask Me Anything episode.

Listen in as I answer YOUR questions, like:

What’s your favorite notebook?

How many books do you read in a year?

How do you choose your one-word themes?

What if I’m afraid to start writing?

Who are your favorite podcasters and bloggers?

Do you write digitally?

Do you have any pre-reading rituals?

How can we help our children and students become readers and writers?

Today, I answer them all and even have plans to turn a couple of them into full-length episodes in the future.

You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/08/13/ask-me-anything-august-2024/

Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You’ll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. 

Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKN

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Each month, I choose a one word theme to guide my daily living and then read, write and breathe that word into existence. 

On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I’m giving you a sneak peek into my one-word theme for August 2024 and share my bibliotherapy book calendar for the month, too.

The best part? I create a book calendar around a one-word theme EVERY MONTH inside my Patreon community and I’d love to invite you inside. Just click here to learn more and subscribe. It’s only $5 per month and includes the monthly book calendar, book club, weekly First Chapter Friday episodes, bonus episodes and more!

Here’s a quick look at the book calendar for the month. Isn’t it pretty? If you’d like the PDF version with clickable links and access to ALL the other book calendars that came before it, join my Patreon community and get instant access. See you there!

You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/08/06/a-bibliotherapy-book-calendar-for-august/

Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You’ll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. 

Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKN

If you’d like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlife

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