I Read A Lot

I Read A Lot

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I Read A Lot
I Read A Lot
Summer break

Summer break

I'm taking some time off!

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Karys McEwen
Dec 16, 2024
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Firstly, thank you SO MUCH for all your support this year. I’ve been thrilled with the number of subscribers I’ve gained, as well as all the positive feedback and comments, and generosity of people who have shared my work widely.

Most importantly, I’ve had a lot of fun writing my newsletter. It’s very intimdating to put this kind of thing out into the world, and always a bit unsettling to wonder whether it is worthwhile at all. I knew I could only do it if I actually liked doing it, and so far, I really have. Thank you for encouraging me to keep going.

In saying that, I’ve decided to take a little summer break to relax, regroup, and honestly, get a bit more reading done!

I’ll send my usual paid newsletter this week, one final free newsletter this weekend, and then I Read a Lot will be on pause for about a month.

I’ll return with the free newsletter in late January, feeling rested and ready to tell you all about my summer reads.

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