Archive - The Eclectic Reader

Bite-Sized Critiques & Reviews

Practicing criticism as a mode for slowing down my consumption.

Apr 22

Reading comprehension strategies for grown-ups

Reclaiming my focus by returning to my English teacher roots

Apr 17

Sunday Collection 4.14.24

What I'm wearing on my face for spring & what my toddler loves to read right now

Apr 14

Six poems I taught my 9th grade students

reminiscing on my classroom days during National Poetry Month

Apr 10

Sunday Collection on a Monday

self care side quests and Substack reads worth slowing down for

Apr 9

Spring Salads & Anticipated April Reads

I hope to make these salads and read these books (someday).

Apr 3

March Reading Report

Books reviews plus personal updates from the month of March

Apr 1

March 2024

Spring shoe selections for eclectic shoppers

spring to summer sneakers, slip-ons, and sandals that merge comfort and style

Mar 28

My unconventional writing trick

how I avoid imposter syndrome and procrastination, plus what I'm reading and watching right now

Mar 24

Recent reads & little things

thoughts on listening to audiobooks, worrying about the future of media, and Great American Novels

Mar 20

How I read when I don't feel like reading

my go-to routines for staying on top of my TBR when my brain feels broken

Mar 10

Birthday Window Shopping

I'm just looking!

Mar 6

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