Hobbies

Screen time battles, a shrinking attention span, and grandkids who’d rather text than talk, every family knows the list. One of the best answers to all of it is sitting in a kitchen drawer: a deck of cards and a bridge scorepad. Bridge has long been thought of as a game for the 60+ set….

September has brought a wave of new releases from some of readers’ favorite authors, and Goodreads members have been buzzing about all of them. If you’re looking to update your reading list with titles you can pick up immediately, no waiting for pre-orders or future release dates, we’ve gathered ten of the top-trending books that…

Making close friends as an adult can feel surprisingly awkward. When we were younger, building a social circle happened automatically. School, active parenting, and busy workplaces put us in daily contact with people our own age. But after retirement, or when kids move out, those natural social hubs fade. Small talk at the grocery store…

July has been an incredible month for new book releases, and readers across Goodreads have been buzzing about these fresh arrivals. If you are looking to update your reading list with titles you can pick up immediately, no waiting for pre-orders or future release dates, we’ve gathered ten of the top-trending books that hit shelves…

Can you believe we are already heading into the heart of summer? June always brings that unmistakable shift in energy. Longer afternoons, warm evenings on the porch, bring that irresistible urge to clear our schedules for a truly spectacular book. If you are looking to refresh your reading stack, the Goodreads community has your back….

Welcome back to our monthly deep dive into what the reading world is obsessing over! If you’ve been following our monthly Goodreads trending series, you know we love tracking the books that are generating the most buzz, reviews, and starry ratings each month. With Memorial Day weekend just around the corner—the unofficial kickoff to summer…

It’s hard to believe we are already heading into the final days of April! As the spring weather finally starts to settle in, there is nothing better than finding a great new read to take out to the porch or the park. Following our monthly tradition here at Living Well, I’ve headed over to Goodreads…

There’s something about this time of year that just makes you want fresh flowers in the house. Gardens are blooming, farmers markets are full, and even a quick trip to the grocery store feels more colorful. If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to arrange flowers, but I don’t know how,” you’re not alone. The good…