1/4/2023 0 Comments 2023 Book TrackerHappy 2023! To a year full of integration, expansion, activation, reflection, fun and joy! Like any other year, I look forward to embarking into the world of words- and reading my way through my time here on Earth! Reading has always, after all, been a huge part of my life and I’m beyond excited to be here to receive, work with and alchemize a whole new host of worlds, words, people, information and places this year- yet again. I’m also looking forward to adding my thoughts and highlighting some important quotes, take aways, lessons and themes from every book! With that- this year’s book goal is 24 books- so roughly 2 books every month! Let’s get started, shall we? JanuaryBook 1:
January- Finished Reading: We are the Gardeners by Joanna Gaines Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder On the Banks of Plum Creek by Laura Ingalls Wilder Completed Book Total: 3 FebruaryBook 4:
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Unfortunately for the Ingalls’ family, after suffering and taking on a lot of debt in Plum Creek, they don’t have that much to invest into resources for the Winter. So, when coal becomes incredibly pricey, they instead have to twist hay into “sticks” to burn. With the shorter days too, instead of burning the candles longer (which was itself its own valuable resource), they would just sleep longer! Comparing this to today, while I do think it’s amazing we have electricity and no longer have to rely on just candle light, I do think we could all serve to be more aware on our usage, and when we actually need it vs. when we don’t. Candle light (make sure its made of good materials) is also more calming/nurturing to the nervous system - so this year I tried to live off more natural light vs artificial light. Expanding off the reality of Winter in the past vs. now, here in Wisconsin we didn’t have that much snow this year, but even just a little bit makes it difficult to get around or want to do much. In the past this was no different. After so much snow, the trains they relied on for goods, stopped coming until Spring. This caused the townspeople to have to ration. Furthermore, at one point the house is completely buried in snow (I can’t imagine that- the highest I’ve seen snow ever is around 5 ft!), but one perk to this is that the dad is able to create tunnels through it that block out the wind. He also has to attach a clothesline from the home to the stable because if a storm hits, it makes it so you can’t see anything. You can easily miss the house and then just get lost out on the prairie for good which is terrifying that a simple day’s chores or a short walk, could cause you to fare so badly! At one point, two “men”, Almanzo and Cap had to go across the prairie searching for a man that they heard had wheat just to make sure that the town did not die before the end of Winter! And one more thing, the men would get so cold outside that when they came in- they would have to thaw their feet, nose and ears with snow! Overall, reality is, Winter is harsh and isolating on humans. It is not easy, and one must be mentally, physically and emotionally prepared in more ways than one to survive through it. Book 6:
February- Finished Reading:
By The Shores of Silver Lake by Laura Ingalls Wilder The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder Make Way For Ducklings by Robert McCloskey Completed Book Total: 6
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1/19/2022 0 Comments 2022 Book TrackerHi friends! We’re back for another year, and another year of filling my life with amazing stories, characters, perspectives, worlds, lenses, experiences, and knowledge! This year, my goal is to read 14 novels. (Considering I read almost 10 books in 4 months- and I know I am capable of reading a book and a half a day if I really am into it hehe). in my 2021 book tracker (August 2021-December 2021) I think this will be quite manageable!). This time I’m actually starting at the beginning of the year too. With that, I look forward to taking my time in reading both old, and new books, and I especially look forward to collecting my thoughts and collections here with you! My hopes is that this list inspires me (in the future) and anyone else who might see this to take some time to sit still and soak up the magic of another’s word. With love, Elysian on Earth January Book Count: 1
February Book Count: 3
I didn’t finish any books this month since I used this month to prioritize my time and visit my friends, family and Arizona! (I moved at the end of this month- officially ending my long distance relationship with my boyfriend of 5 years hehe. So WHOOT WHOOT for us.) Currently Still reading: Wheel of Time Shamanism Book Indigo Soul Womb Awakening: Initiatory Wisdom From the Creatrix of All Life April Book Count: 1
MAY Book Count: 1
June Book Count: 1
Currently Still Reading: Wheel of Time Womb Awakening: Initiatory Wisdom From the Creatix of All Life It Didn’t Start With You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle The Sophia Code: A Living Transmission from The Sophia Dragon Tribe Wuthering Heights July book count: 0 Still reading all of the books above and Little House In The Big Woods! ✨ That time of the year when I start rereading them all again. I love it so much. Each year new things stand out and hold new meaning! Also started rereading Stephanie Meyers’ The Host and am 75% of the way through with that! Completed Book Total: Still 7 August Book Count: 1It’s that time of year! I started rereading The Little House on the Prairie series again and finished The Little House In The Big Woods. On Farmer Boy, the 2nd book now. I also started 2 new novels, Moodtopia and The Royal Diaries Jahanara Princess of Princesses- which is a part of the Dear America book collections that I loved reading when I was little. I was also super happy cause I got it for only a dollar at a local bookshop (profits go to the public library)! Currently Still Reading: I’m still in the middle of reading all of the books from before too. It’s funny how now, I’m usually in the middle of at least 4 books at one time. What can I say, I like variety and diving into different energies and readings depending on my mood for the day! Completed Book Total: 8 September Book Count: 1Finished The Royal Diaries Jahanara Princess of Princesses! It was about the princess daughter of the emperor of India and the empress who the Taj Majal was created for, which was super cool to read into. Although I know quite a bit about history, India and its monarchs are one thing I’m still learning more about still. I also looked into the book series more and found out there’s about 20 royal diaries in total. I’m hoping I can continue to find them at thrift stores since I got this one for only a dollar last month. Fingers crossed to looking and finding more in this next month to come. Currently Still Reading: In the meantime, I am still reading all of the books outlined in the previous months too. I also started poetry from I Have To Tell You Something! Completed Book Total: 9 October Book Count: 0This month I started reading the manga Nana again! I’m on chapter 54 right now. I also started reading A Little Princess, which I got at a local bookstore. Although I haven’t officially finished anything yet- I am reading a lot still! :) Some other things I am… Currently Still Reading: Womb Awakening: Initiatory Wisdom From the Creatix of All Life, I Have to Tell You Something, and am in the middle of a ton of other books like: Farmer Boy, The Host, Wheel of Time, Wuthering Heights. Completed Book Total: 9 November Book Count: 1Finished Nana! (Although I found out the manga is not actually finished- the writer had to stop writing due to illness and never completed it!) Overall, still such an amazing read though, and I highly recommend it! It is relatable in a lot of ways (it tells the story of two girls named Nana who are roommates and their adventures along the way of becoming adults). I was also happy to hear the author is still alive and well! :) Netflix also is releasing Nana the anime in December- so I might have to check it out. Being in Wisconsin, during the winter this year, I am definitely looking for a lot more indoor activities to do and warm my day with. With that, this month brings my to my… Completed Book Total: 10 4 more books to go for my 14 book goal! Currently Still Reading: Womb Awakening: Initiatory Wisdom From the Creatix of All Life, I Have to Tell You Something, and am in the middle of a ton of other books like: Farmer Boy, The Host, Wheel of Time, Wuthering Heights. December Book CountThis month I did a lot lighter reading since it’s been super busy! I read picture books (for the Holidays) like:
Little Golden Book The Nutcracker The Snow Queen illustrated by Bagram J Batoulline I also read 2 poetry books (I was gifted 2 of her books this last year and just finished them both): I Have to Tell You Something by Zara Bas This Time You Save Yourself by Zara Bas Bringing me to my… Completed Book Total for 2022: 14!! Currently Still Reading: Womb Awakening: Initiatory Wisdom From the Creatix of All Life, and am still in the middle of a ton of other books like: Farmer Boy, The Host, Wheel of Time, Wuthering Heights. I also started reading Gail Carson Levine’s Ever, and two other books I got as gifts: Clark Strand’sWaking up to the Dark, and Nicki Scully’s Sekhmet: Transformation in the Belly of The Goddess. In October, I honestly didn’t think I was going to reach my 14 book goal I set at the beginning of the year! Obviously, now that I’m here at the end, I’m so happy to say it worked out perfectly! In setting the intention, being flexible, going with the flow, honoring my feelings and desires, and putting in daily/weekly and monthly action in towards my goal- I hit it! With that, I am looking forward to finishing the rest of the books I am currently still reading at the start of the new year! It’s been fun to tie up any loose strings as we reach the end of the new year, while also seeing any ones left- as inspiration to keep going! I think in the new year, although it has been fun to read so many different things at once, I plan on reading less books at one time. That way, I can bring all my energy into each story, and not scatter my thoughts into so many different thoughts. Til next time- when I start my 2023 book tracker! (How crazy!) To another year full of so much love, laughter, creativity, adventure, and magic! P.S. If you read any of the books I read this year, let me know down below! I’d love to know how many books you read this year- as well as any book recommendations you might have for me! With love, From love, Rinka.
8/24/2021 0 Comments 2021 Book TrackerAugust 2021 (Started Tracking Officially AUgust 24th)
September 2021 Book List4-6. Just finished The Little House on the Prairie series! I also found out there’s two more additional books in the series I have not read yet. So, I have completed The Little Town on the Prairie, On the Way Home and West from Home. These 3 books put me at 6 books so far for the year! 4 more to go! :) October 2021 Book ListI will probably be reading less books this month since I’ll be traveling to CA to see family + TX to see my bff! October update: I ended up reading a werewolf fanfic I found online on my road trip! (1 + 2) That officially puts me at 8 books. November 2021 Book ListIt’s so funny to see the wide range of books I’ve been reading this year. So far, I’ve gone back to a lot of things that interested me when I was in my teens (like fanfics and fantasy). For this month, I read my 9th book of the year, Manacled! (A Harry Potter fanfic turned novel). December 2021 Book ListGoal to read at least 10 books by the end of this year. The end of the year got really busy for me with family visiting and starting a new job, however, I did I start my 10th book. After watching Amazon’s Wheel of Time series, I decided to start the books. (Which lucky for me, gives me a lot of reading content for the next year! I believe there’s a total of 14 books in the series).
Although I did not reach my goal, I’m beyond happy to see the books that I touched, and also touched me this year! I’m also happy to say I am reading more regularly than I have in recent years. I think prioritizing the things that matter to me, and going back to the things I enjoyed when I was little, has brought so much more light into my life and I look forward to continuing and tracking this new tradition into 2022! With lots of love, Elysian on Earth 1/11/2021 0 Comments Book List - Books I Want To Read
I will probably be adding to this list later and will also be writing reviews and posts as I finish the books on this list!
Stay tuned! xx
![]() This is the first spiritual book I have ever picked up or read in my life, which is ironic considering the amount of books I have read in my short amount of time on Earth. For some context, I used to read a book and a half every day of spring break all throughout elementary and middle school. I read fantasy, historical, autobiographies and more, but never a novel on spirituality. Growing up if you asked me if I believed in God, I replied I was atheist. I saw religion in black and white. What I saw were people who said they loved God, but did not actually practice the equality or love for all. If he existed, I didn't understand how his followers could be so hateful and closed off. It confused me! Because of this, I did not want to be a part of religion. At that point, like most people, I thought being religious was synonymous with being spiritual. Now, I know that is not the case! To be in adulthood and say I am profoundly spiritual (not religious) and have a close relationship with God is something I would not have foreseen when I was younger. To me, it is beautiful how life can reflect a novel in the sense that its arc can change you in the most profound ways. Ultimately, reading this book helped me step into my first real structured approach towards reading about spirituality. Prior to this, I just googled information and articles like a madman with no end. Link turned to link into link. On the other hand, this book helped me really slow down and take in all of the downloads I was getting in a more grounded and slowed down way. It was also amazing because as I began reading this book, I started to see a lot of parallels and "synchronicities" between the information I was reading, articles and videos I had found on the internet and my own personal thoughts and experiences! In someway I think my guides showed me to this message so that I could really slow down and receive the messages I was getting. Overall, Gary Zukav has a kind and thoughtful approach to spirituality and his novel itself is an amazing comprehensive read into the core of the human experience- the soul. ![]() Hilarious, light hearted and motivating, Stephanie Evanovich's Big Girl Panties is incredibly easy and fun to read! I am so glad I was drawn in by the cute cover and picked this up! What I loved about this book is that the protagonist is not your stereotypical female. She's not positive all of the time. She's human. She struggles. She tries. She cries. She struggles with binge eating and finding peace and balance within her body (which is something most females struggle with in a multitude of different ways.) Both emotionally and physically, she has times of darkness much like the rest of us, and through it all finds the light within herself. I'm someone who does enjoy a good romance novel and the love interest Logan really shows how love can not only open up one's heart but also one's mind. Together, both characters grow to become individuals who support and compliment one another despite any biases they may have held towards one another and especially in spite of what society thinks. Lastly, the other characters in the book are really easy to love. The relationship of Amanda and Chase is amazing to read and I love that Stephanie provided another equally unique but amazing relationship. Stephanie, the author, has since written a book on their story as well (aka if you really enjoy reading about the characters of Amanda and Chase, there's more for you to enjoy in her novel The Sweet Spot). So if that is something that interests you after reading this book, you know what to read next! Overall, this is a fun, flirty read & I highly recommend you picking this up if you want something to brighten up and spice up your days + nights! P.S. the sex scenes are great hehe + give 50 Shades a run for its money! |
my Favorite Books:About the AuthorMy name is Rinka Moon! I have always loved reading ever since I was a small child. It was always one of my favorite ways to learn about and explore the world around me! I loved that I could immerse myself into new places, and learn from the perspectives of the author, and characters they created. In my childhood, reading was what ultimately got me to become way better at English (Japanese was my first language and I was in ESL classes until 2nd grade) and was what led me to actually pursue a degree in Education (as an English teacher). Although, I realized my calling is not teaching in the traditional education system, I love the idea that through this blog, I am still able to share my love for books and reading here with all of you!
From one magical word explorer to another- if you have any favorites you’d like to recommend, or you end up reading any of these- do let me know! With love, Elysian on Earth Archives
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