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We live in an incredibly fast-paced world.  So in today's episode, I'll talk about slowing down and why taking a step back is important.  Then, I will share some benefits of slowing down and offer practical tips to help you make time for slow living. 
You can read more about slowing down here. 
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The 2023 Winter Reading Guide has eighteen new releases organized across six categories.  There is also one extra category dedicated to the minimalist reader.  The Minimalist Reads List is for those readers who are only planning to pick up a few books this season.  Because we’re all about lifestyle here, you’ll also find fun things to do at home this season, along with some winter-themed recipes.  In addition, I’ve also included some tips to help you improve your reading life. 
Get your free copy of the guide: winterreadingguide.com  

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Are you ready to make 2023 YOUR year?  Are you planning to achieve both your reading and personal goals?  Then, join our live 2023 Goals and Vision Board Workshop.  Learn more about the workshop and register to attend here.   
Technically, it's also a party!  So show up in your comfy pants with your favorite beverage and our list of recommended items.  We're going to get super intentional about our reading, life goals, and dreams for 2023 together, make plans to achieve them, and make a vision board together! 
Visit: https://bibliolifestyle.com/reading-goals-workshop  

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I'm sharing 5 Classic Christmas Stories to Read this holiday season, plus links to where you can find some nonfiction books about the holidays, Christmas, Hanukah and Kwanza books, romance books, and lots more.  

• Classic Christmas Stories To Read
• 12 Nonfiction Books About The Holidays
• 2021 Romance Holiday Novels To Read
• 2020 Christmas Books and Hanukkah Books

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The Old Place is a coming-of-age-later-in-life story set in a Texas town that centers on a retired schoolteacher. 
Today on the couch, I’m pleased to welcome author Bobbie Finger.  We talk about his debut novel, The Old Place, get some book and bookstore recommendations, plus tips for readers currently in a reading slump.  Bobbie also shares where he stands on the rereading books debate, and I loved his advice to his younger writing self.  Honestly, it could be beneficial not just to writers but to anyone feeling stuck.   
Order a copy of The Old Place from Amazon or Bookshop.   
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Sharing a few recommendations from each category in The 2022 Holiday Gift Guide!  So if you’re looking for a gift for someone or you want to treat your shelf, you’ll definitely find some options in the guide.  Download your free copy at bookloversgiftguide.com.  In addition to the guide you’ll also get a list of stocking stuffer ideas and gifts under $30. 
Discover your reader type and get the resources you need to start reading, maintain the habit, and get intentional.   Whether you're an aspiring or avid reader, visit readertypequiz.com to take the What's Your Reader Type? quiz to help you get clear on where you are and what you need to do to live your best reading and literary life yet! 
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Before Princess Margaret, before Duchess Meghan, there was Princess Louise: royal rebel. 
Today on the couch, I’m pleased to welcome author, Georgie Blalock.  We talk about her latest novel, An Indiscreet Princess, but we also spill a lot of royal tea about the Windsors and Sussuxes.  Specifically, we talk about the royal we think Meghan Markle is the most similar to, and spoiler alert, it’s not Diana. 
Georgie also gives us book and bookstore recommendations, tips for readers in a reading slump, and her stand on the debate about rereading books. 
Read more about Georgie Blalock here.
Order a copy of An Indiscreet Princess from Amazon or Bookshop. 
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One of the most popular questions I get asked via DM and email is, how do I find time to read?  So today’s episode is about finding time to read for pleasure when you’re extremely busy. 
First, I will discuss busyness, the feeling of “not enough hours in the day,” and the struggle to find “YOU time.”  Next, I’ll share practical tips to help you find time to read for pleasure.  Last but certainly not least, I’ll share some action items to help you kick start your reading habit; if you’re an aspiring reader, but you’re an avid reader, or somewhere in between, I’ll share some action items to help you read more. 
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Hello, I'm Victoria from BiblioLifestyle, and I'm obsessed with all things books, reading, and the literary lifestyle.  But nothing excites me more than teaching you how to bridge the gap between living a full and busy life to one where you're reading, learning new things, and having fun!  

On this podcast, I'll share tips to help you start and maintain a reading habit, get you out of those dreaded reading slumps and help you have a more intentional and fulfilling reading life.  

I will also welcome some of your favorite authors and bookish personalities to lounge with us on the couch!  

So whether you're an aspiring or avid reader, subscribe to the show and tune in because you have a home here.  Welcome to The Reader's Couch podcast.

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The BiblioLifestyle 2022 Fall Reading Guide has twenty-seven new releases organized across nine categories.  We even have an extra category dedicated to the minimalist reader, plus you'll find some fun recipes, things to do at home, and tips to help improve your reading life.  So download your free copy of the guide here. 

Register today before doors close and join us for 3-days of literary fun at the Epigraph Literary Festival!  We have 50+ authors lined up, some fantastic speakers, fun lifestyle sessions, happy hours, giveaways, plus more.  So get your free tickets at epigraphlitfest.com and join us virtually from September 22nd - 24th, 2022.   

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