Tag Archives: Books
Readerly Rambles
I’ve finally accepted the fact that I was not meant to be a book blogger. I keep trying to move towards more bookish blogging, but, frankly, it seems like such a chore. I’m lucky if I get to read 5 … Continue reading
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My Vacation Readathon
This upcoming week I work Monday, Tuesday, and a half-day on Wednesday and then I’m taking some days off until next Tuesday. That gives me 5 1/2 days off in a row. Ah, bliss. Atticus will still be going to … Continue reading
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The Classics Circuit: Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens
Hi, folks! Welcome to my tardy Classic Circuit post on Charles Dicken’s rags-to-riches-to-rags novel Little Dorrit. I think this may be my last post for the Classics Circuit. I love reading along and I love expanding my literary horizons, but … Continue reading
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Acquisitions and a Meme
Last week was really bookish. I had two chances to pick-up reads to borrow and reads to keep. On Thursday I went to the library, I picked up a copy of Edna St. Vincent Millay’s collected sonnets, a vegan cookbook, … Continue reading
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The kids are alright…
In April I read two books back to back that I assumed would be vastly different. I was surprised by how much the books had in common. The books in question are Saplings by Noel Streatfeild and Room by Emma … Continue reading
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A kid-free 24 hours
On Saturday — at approximately 11:30am — Sam and I had weekend get away. Although we were gone for only just over 24 hours, I came back relaxed and well-rested. First we went to our local Michaels so Sam could … Continue reading
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Sylvia Beach and the Lost Generation
When I think about the people, and books for that matter, I most admire almost always there is a depth and complexity that stands out. I’m not only intrigued by the person (or book) but I find myself examining myself … Continue reading
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