Thursday, March 19, 2026

Swapping time spent scrolling with reading

Recently, I made a decision to be more intentional with how I spend my time. Instead of scrolling endlessly on social media, I’ve started using that time to read books on my phone through the Hoopla app. Hoopla is a really convenient app that connects to your local library and allows you to borrow ebooks (and more) for free using your library card, which has made it so easy to get back into reading regularly.

I just finished a novel by Karen Witemeyer, and I truly enjoyed it. The story is a retelling of Beauty and the Beast, but with its own unique twists and setting that made it feel fresh and engaging. One of the things I especially appreciate about Karen Witemeyer is that she’s a Christian author, so her stories naturally include themes of faith, God’s love, and spiritual growth.

That aspect really stood out to me in this book. It wasn’t just a good story, it also had meaningful moments that pointed back to God, which made the reading experience even more enjoyable and uplifting for me. If you love the story of Beauty and the Beast, I think you'll love this story. Try it out. See if you like it.

I give it a 8 out of 10. I liked it, but there was some things that could have been better.

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Swapping time spent scrolling with reading

Recently, I made a decision to be more intentional with how I spend my time. Instead of scrolling endlessly on social media, I’ve started us...