We're all about the R&R and slowing it down to get some reading in this episode.  These segments were recorded during our July heatwave, so don't mind our dewey/Dewey appearance. Beach reads are different everyone, but Casey tells you about some compelling, light, and totally entertaining books that she thinks are just beachy, whether you're an ocean, lake, river, or AC kind of reader: Skye Falling by Mia McKenzie Summer Fun by Jeanne Thornton The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala Special guest Kelsey from K'il Kun (aka Sandspit) in Haida Gwaii shares her ideas for reading more.  These are her tips: Replace Screen Time with Book Time Read a book during your morning coffee instead of scrolling. Read during your commute if you're a bus or train commuter.  Or listen while you drive or walk! Keep a book on your bedside table so you can read a few minutes before you fall asleep. A non-fiction book might help you still go to sleep on time if you tend to read all night. Consider alternatives to traditional print materials. eBooks -automatically return after the loan period from your library audiobooks -this is definitely reading too and you can do other things at the same time, like the dishes, or gardening graphic novels -easier for some to get into, quick reads Start small. Break it down into manageable pieces. Maybe you start by reading for part of your cup of coffee to start. Or read on a screen first, then check Facebook. Try a SMART goal.  Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-based Example: I will read one fiction book by the end of the month.