MERYN MADE

  • MID YEAR FREAK OUT BOOK TAG // 2021

    I’ve been seeing this tag pop up over on Booktube and wanted to throw my two cents into the mix! The original tag asks for only 1 book per prompt, but I took it upon myself to give 3-5 answers, because why not 1. Best book(s) you’ve read so far in 2021 Anxious People by Read more

  • BOOK REVIEW ROUND UP // VOLUME 2 ISSUE 9

    A review and rating of the last 5 books I read and a look into my TBR list for books to come Beach ReadAuthor: Emily HenryPublication Date: May 2020Genre: romanceMethod: audiobook borrowed from TPL I feel like there’s a lot of hype surrounding this book and 100%, can confirm. For me, an easy 5 star Read more

  • BOOK REVIEW ROUND UP 2021 // 42 BOOK UPDATE

    Let’s be honest, I read books so I can make aesthetically pleasing, rainbow inspired collages Facts and Figures Nonfiction: 13Autobiographical: 5Feminism: 1Race: 2Self-help: 2 Fiction: 29Fantasy: 2Fiction: 8Historical fiction: 3Mystery, suspense, thrillers: 10Romance: 2Science fiction: 4 Physical books: 25Audiobooks: 17 Library or borrowed books: 37Personal collection: 5 Book of the Month purchase: 3Buzzword Readathon challenge: Read more

  • DO’S AND DON’TS OF HALF MARATHON TRAINING

    As my unexpected and unruly half marathon training comes to a close, I’ve had time to reflect on my personal do’s and don’ts As always, take these with a grain of salt Do Rest Hydrate Cross train Make a banging playlist Sing out loud when the mood strikes Verbalize your miles Literally out loud For Read more

  • BOOK REVIEW ROUND UP // VOLUME 2 ISSUE 8

    A review and rating of the last 5 books I read and a look into my TBR list for books to come The Lost ApothecaryAuthor: Sarah Penner Publication Date: March 2021Genre: historical fiction Method: hardback from BOTM subscription I was so hoping to love this book – my expectations were very high. As the daughter Read more

  • CURRENTLY // MAY 2021

    Reading Planning Memorial Day weekend in Cleveland, weekend in Pennsylvania for 4th of July pig roast, Traverse City or Detroit for birthday in July, GART planning is slowing down, we’ve secured like 90% of our campsites, permits, and hotels Cooking Kyle’s favorite Alton Brown meatloaf for mom’s birthday, HBH corn, tomato, and avocado pasta salad, Read more

Meryn is a thrifty physical therapist and book collector based in Ohio.