# Pen of Jen

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## Posts

- [June 2025 Reading](https://penofjen.com/june-2025-reading/)
- [May 2025 Reading](https://penofjen.com/may-2025-reading/): Brief thoughts on the 11 books I read in May 2025.
- [Book Review: Embroidering Animals with Color and Texture](https://penofjen.com/book-review-embroidering-animals-with-color-and-texture/): Learn how to add texture and 3D elements to your embroidery.
- [6 Favorite Musical Artists](https://penofjen.com/6-favorite-musical-artists/): My 6 current favorite musical artists ... with clips of songs from each. 
- [Yes Day: A Cautionary Tale](https://penofjen.com/yes-day-a-cautionary-tale/): Learn from my parenting mistakes and never grant your child a Yes Day.
- [25 Reasons Why I Read](https://penofjen.com/25-reasons-why-i-read-books/): Here are 25 reasons why I read books.
- [April 2025 Reading](https://penofjen.com/april-2025-reading/): Brief thoughts on the 12 books I read in April 2025.
- [March 2025 Reading](https://penofjen.com/march-2025-reading/): Brief thoughts on the 9 books I read in March 2025.
- [February 2025 Reading](https://penofjen.com/february-2025-reading/): Brief thoughts on the 7 books I read in February 2025.
- [9 Types of Gift Givers](https://penofjen.com/9-types-of-gift-givers/): Descriptions of the 9 types of gift givers. Which are you?
- [Homemade Gifts: Yes or No?](https://penofjen.com/homemade-gifts-when-and-why-to-give-them/): Should you give a homemade gift? Only if it meets certain criteria.
- [Is There a Statute of Limitations on Girl Scout Badges?](https://penofjen.com/is-there-a-statute-of-limitations-on-girl-scout-badges/): A journey through my Girl Scout badges ... and whether I should be allowed to keep them!
- [Reading Goals for 2025](https://penofjen.com/reading-goals-for-2025/): My 5 reading goals for 2025
- [Books to Read in 2025](https://penofjen.com/books-to-read-in-2025/): Books to read in 2025 sourced from friends, articles, bookstores, and book club.
- [January 2025 Reading](https://penofjen.com/january-2025-reading/): Brief thoughts on the 7 books I read in January 2025.
- [2024 Reading Summary](https://penofjen.com/2024-reading-summary/): 2024 Reading Summary: I read 94 books and highlighted my favorites in different categories
- [Book Review: The Economist Book of Obituaries](https://penofjen.com/the-economist-book-of-obituaries/): Book Review of The Economist Book of Obituaries: Learn why it is interesting to read British obituaries
- [Book Review: At Home by Bill Bryson](https://penofjen.com/at-home-by-bill-bryson-review/): At Home by Bill Bryson Review: Learn about the history of your home with one of my favorite writers.
- [Book Review: We Are The Nerds by Christine Lagorio-Chafkin](https://penofjen.com/we-are-the-nerds-by-christine-lagorio-chafkin/): Want to know about how Reddit started? Read We Are the Nerds by Christine Lagorio-Chafkin
- [Book Review: Watership Down by Richard Adams](https://penofjen.com/watership-down-by-richard-adams/): Watership Down by Richard Adams is a wondrous book that hits all the right notes.
- [Book Review: The Big Over Easy by Jasper Fforde](https://penofjen.com/the-big-over-easy-by-jasper-fforde/): My whimsical review of a whimsical book: The Big Over Easy by Jasper Fforde.
- [Book Review: Kane and Abel by Jeffrey Archer](https://penofjen.com/kane-and-abel-by-jeffrey-archer/): My most popular review on Goodreads for a book I hated (Kane and Abel by Jeffrey Archer)
- [Book Review: American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis](https://penofjen.com/american-psycho-by-bret-easton-ellis/): One of my more interesting book reviews: American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis
- [Book Review: Death at the Sign of the Rook by Kate Atkinson](https://penofjen.com/death-at-the-sign-of-the-rook-by-kate-atkinson/): Thoughts on the 6th book in the Jackson Brodie series, Death at the Sign of the Rook by Kate Atkinson
- [2023 Reading Summary](https://penofjen.com/2023-reading-summary/): 2023 Reading Summary: I read 73 books in 2023 and spotlighted my top 15
- [Book Review: The Ferryman by Justin Cronin](https://penofjen.com/the-ferryman-by-justin-cronin/): An intriguing and satisfying sci-fi dystopia novel.
- [Book Review: The Villa by Rachel Hawkins](https://penofjen.com/the-villa-by-rachel-hawkins/): The Villa by Rachel Hawkins is a fast and fun read with interconnected timelines.
- [Book Review: Cult Classic by Sloane Crosley](https://penofjen.com/cult-classic-by-sloane-crosley/): Cult Classic by Sloane Crosley made me laugh and laugh. Really fun read!
- [Book Review: The Best American Magazine Writing 2022](https://penofjen.com/the-best-american-magazine-writing-2022/): The Best American Magazine Writing 2022: Interesting articles about lots of different topics
- [Book Review: Exiles by Jane Harper](https://penofjen.com/exiles-by-jane-harper/): Exiles by Jane Harper is an exceptional mystery novel with lots of Australian atmosphere.
- [2022 Reading Summary](https://penofjen.com/2022-reading-summary/): 2022 Reading Summary: I read 86 books and highlighted my top 15.
- [Evolution of a Nerd](https://penofjen.com/evolution-of-a-nerd/): Watch me grow up and evolve into a nerd.

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