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Managing my TBR

Managing my TBR

Posted on 11/02/202210/02/2022 by Tessa Hastjarjanto

Welcome to Readers Anonymous! My name is Tessa and I have a book problem. I don’t know exactly what the problem is but that’s why I want to talk about it. I read a lot but I also acquire many new books. As a result, my To Be Read (TBR) shelf is out of control. Read More

Posted in On My Mind Tagged reading, reading habits, tbr 5 Comments

Reading More

Posted on 24/04/202023/04/2020 by Tessa Hastjarjanto

A quarter of the year has passed and I’m already halfway done with my Goodreads Reading Challenge. At the beginning of the year I set the challenge to thirty books with the intention to read bigger books. I dubbed the year ‘the year of the chonk’. But so far I’ve only read four chonkers. I’m Read More

Posted in Books Tagged personal experience, personal growth, reading, reading habits Leave a comment
Why I Read Widely

Why I Read Widely

Posted on 17/05/201917/05/2019 by Tessa Hastjarjanto

Reading outside of your comfort zone can open up doors you never knew existed. You might find something else you like, or experience something new. Read More

Posted in On My Mind Tagged comfort zone, explore, personal, personal experience, reading, Reading Challenge, reading habits 1 Comment
On My Mind: To DNF Or To Not DNF

On My Mind: To DNF Or To Not DNF

Posted on 30/03/201902/04/2019 by Tessa Hastjarjanto

When do you DNF a book? Or do you finish all the books you start? Tessa shares her opinion on quitting books and why she doesn’t DNF a book. Read More

Posted in On My Mind Tagged DNF, learn, opportunity, rating, reading, reading habits, self-care 21 Comments
On My Mind: What I Read When I Write

On My Mind: What I Read When I Write

Posted on 18/01/201916/01/2019 by Tessa Hastjarjanto

Writers have their own reading habits and they sometimes change when they’re actively working on a first draft. Here’s what I do and don’t read. Read More

Posted in On My Mind Tagged reading habits, writing process 2 Comments

Meet My Library – De Nieuwe Bibliotheek

Posted on 09/11/201807/11/2018 by Tessa Hastjarjanto

Tessa highlights the library in her home town: De Nieuwe Bibliotheek. It’s no longer a place to only borrow books, but so much more. It’s an experience. Read More

Posted in Books Tagged books, De Nieuwe Bibliotheek, libraries, library, reading habits 2 Comments
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