New Year- New Me! Welcome, 2024!

As we approach the end of this year, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to you, my cherished readers. Your unwavering support and understanding have been a source of strength during a challenging period in my life, and I feel it is important to share with you some of the struggles I have faced in 2023.

This year, I have been grappling with the profound impact of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a journey that has been both arduous and transformative. It has required immense courage and resilience to navigate through the complexities of my emotions and find a path towards healing. While this has undoubtedly affected my ability to contribute to our shared love of literature, it has also been a crucial chapter in my personal growth.

Your patience and kindness have been a beacon of light during this challenging time. Your understanding of my need for a temporary hiatus from writing about books has been both comforting and humbling. It is with immense gratitude that I write to you today, knowing that I am surrounded by a community that values not just the words on a page but the well-being of the person behind those words.

As we look ahead to the year 2024, I am filled with optimism and a renewed sense of purpose. I am excited to share with you that, come the new year, I will be returning in full force to our shared literary journey. The challenges of this year have fueled my determination to return with fresh perspectives, insightful reviews, and a deeper connection to the world of books.

I am truly fortunate to have such understanding and empathetic readers like you. Your support has been instrumental in my healing process, and I am eager to reciprocate that kindness by resuming our conversations about the wonders of literature.

Wishing you a joyous holiday season and a new year filled with hope, happiness, and an abundance of good books.

Warmest regards,

Book Nerd