Since I missed doing a review yesterday (stupid stomach virus), you get two reviews today. That sounds fair, doesn’t it? First up – Graceling by Kristin Cashore. This was a book recommendation from my podcast co-host, Jess. We discussed it… Read More ›
Month: January 2013
Top Ten Tuesday – Frustration Edition
This week’s Top Ten list is one that we discussed a few episodes back on Bibliophiles Anonymous – the most frustrating characters we’ve ever read. And thanks to the lovely folks at “The Broke and the Bookish,” I get to… Read More ›
Stacking the Shelves
Being sick has really crimped my blogging style. Now that everyone in my house is on the mend, I need to get back down to business! Today I will give you a “Stacking the Shelves” post, hosted by “Tynga’s Reviews.”… Read More ›
I just want to know his name . . .
This past weekend, I recorded a podcast episode discussing the book Sabriel by Garth Nix. I thought it only fitting that I talk about it here as well. This book was recommended to me by the book club over at… Read More ›
Top Ten Tuesday – Settings Edition
This week’s Top Ten Tuesday topic, from the folks over at “The Broke and the Bookish,” was a difficult one for me. It’s all about settings this week, trying to think about places that you would like to see more… Read More ›
Weekend Update
Hello all! Last week was a tough one, which is why I disappeared for three days. The stomach flu hit our house pretty hard. Everyone is back up and around again, thank goodness, so we can all get back to… Read More ›
Top Ten Tuesday – 2013 Edition
Greetings one and all! This week, the lovely folks over at “The Broke and the Bookish” are talking about the debut books coming out this year that they can’t wait to read. This was a bit harder for me than… Read More ›
Grad School Update
Last week was my first week of grad school. At first, it feels so exciting. The possibilities are endless. You meet lots of cool people on the icebreaker forums on Blackboard. Your teachers seem really nice and interesting. And then… Read More ›
Happiness Project – Week #2
The Happiness Project has been good so far. Still plenty of room to improve, but I’m making some progress. Things I’ve done this week: Changed my bedtime. This has been harder than I thought it would be. I was always… Read More ›
It was a dark and stormy night . . .
Thus begins one of the most popular series in children’s literature – The Time Quartet by Madeline L’Engle. It had been forever since I had read these books. One day, I just felt the need for something comfortable and familiar,… Read More ›