Under the Elderberry Tree logo

Under the Elderberry Tree

CHRONICLES OF AN INCOMING CRONE

Menu
  • Home
  • About
    • Now
  • Create + Inspire
  • Family History
  • Farm + Garden
  • Food + Family
  • Read + Write
  • Series
    • 50 before 50 Bucket List
    • Noted
    • Over a Cuppa
    • Work(s) in Progress
Menu

Category: Read + Write

As an avid reader, I love sharing the stories I enjoy (and sometimes don’t) with my community. While not providing reviews of the books I read, my excitement for all books shines through with the intention of inspiring others to pick up a book or share their own recent read(s).

Big Book Summer Reading Challenge: House of Leaves + The Buffalo Hunter Hunter

Posted on June 3, 2026June 3, 2026 by Melissa

While Summer in my world isn’t a relaxing season, I do still like to read a good book or two… When I’m not farming or sleeping, of course 😉 Now, to be honest, I almost forgot about the Big Book Summer Reading Challenge! Thank goodness for all the lovely bloggers who have already posted their…

Read more
Category: Read + Write

Top Ten – Favorite Books by My Favorite Authors

Posted on May 26, 2026May 26, 2026 by Melissa

Hi, hey, hello, and welcome to my contribution to today’s Top Ten Tuesday with Jana! Identifying my favorite books written by my favorite authors proved more of a challenge than I thought it would because I just love the unique voices of so many incredible writers! That being said, I decided to go with favorite…

Read more
Category: Read + Write

A Ghost in the Throat

Posted on May 22, 2026May 22, 2026 by Melissa

When I first picked up A Ghost in the Throat at Recluse Books in Fort Worth during my visit to spend my Bestie’s birthday with her, I knew I’d love it. I definitely didn’t intend to let it sit on the shelf for the last two months, but sometimes life can be funny that way,…

Read more
Category: Read + Write

Turning Pages: Small Spaces

Posted on April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 by Melissa

After a reading lull in March, I’ve been happily turning pages and listening to audio books consistently throughout April. The genres have been all over the place and my Reader Heart is happy. For today’s post, however, I’d like to highlight the stories I’ve just finished and just begun 🙂 Last Night in Brooklyn by…

Read more
Category: Read + Write

Top Ten Book Titles That Describe My Life

Posted on April 14, 2026April 14, 2026 by Melissa

Hi, hey, hello, and welcome to my first participation in Top Ten Tuesday with Jana! I’ve been reading these posts for ages but it never quite lined up for me to participate until now and I figured the prompts are perfect for sharing a bit about myself and learning a bit about all the other…

Read more
Category: Read + Write

Turning Pages: The Backyard Bird Chronicles

Posted on March 6, 2026March 6, 2026 by Melissa

After reading a few rather intense books, I decided I could benefit from something light hearted and easy. Enter Amy Tan’s The Backyard Bird Chronicles. A nature journal at its heart, Amy Tan rediscovered her childhood curiosity and channeled it into what became the pages of this lovely book. The process was a balm for…

Read more
Category: Read + Write
  • 1
  • 2
  • Next

Welcome

Sit for a Spell

Subscribe to Under the Elderberry Tree to receive notifications of new posts by email as soon as they go live.

introverted socials

  • BlueSky
  • StoryGraph
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram

Currently Reading

Recently Read

Hot Topics

  • Over a Cuppa: Seven
  • Big Book Summer Reading Challenge: House of Leaves + The Buffalo Hunter Hunter
  • Work(s) in Progress - Digital Spaces

Join the Conversation

  • Jemima Pett on Work(s) in Progress – Digital Spaces
  • Laurie Graves on Big Book Summer Reading Challenge: House of Leaves + The Buffalo Hunter Hunter
  • Melissa on Noted: May
  • Toonsarah on Noted: May
  • Melissa on Noted: May
  • Melissa on Noted: May
  • Melissa on Noted: May
  • Natalie on Noted: May
  • hena on Noted: May

Chilling with my Ghosties

The Big Picture

The Nitty Gritty

#bookbeginnings #farmphotofriday #firstlinefriday #friday56 #weekendcoffeeshare adventure anniversary art autumn blog celebration community creative journal creativity crochet dailyprompt DNA test documentation embroidery entertainment family family history farm life habit shifts homesteading inspiration in the garden journaling lace mental health music nature nostalgia npe oral history pinterest poetry reading reflection research self care self improvement spirituality spring writing

Looking for something?

©2026 Under the Elderberry Tree