This two week hiatus is brought to you by a broken keyboard! My Mac's keyboard and trackpad just stopped working and, after trying everything the internet suggested, I finally had to buy an external keyboard. Sigh. Thanks, as always, goes to Sam @ Taking on aWorld of Words for hosting the meme that keeps my... Continue Reading →
Ahhh, summer. I have a lot more free time in the next few precious months and I am loving all of it. Admittedly, I started summer as I always start summer - by panicking about the time magically disappearing. This week I find myself finally slowing down and relaxing. Thanks, as always, goes to Sam... Continue Reading →
I know that this is a much-loved series but, for some reason, I was sure it wouldn't be for me. How wrong I was! This is a delightful middle-grade fantasy and I cannot wait to read the next in the series. SYNOPSIS A magical adventure to delight the imagination. A curl-up-on-the-sofa debut from a uniquely... Continue Reading →
I read the first book in the Warrior Heir series more than 10 years ago. I picked it up, sat down and consumed the book. Excitedly, I grabbed the second book and....lost interest. I couldn't remember why but, after a bit of insomnia, I decided to jump back into the series. This series was a... Continue Reading →
Another delightful middle grade book set in England during WWII. The additional fantasy was an unusual, and welcome, addition. SYNOPSIS When Col's childhood imaginary friends come to life, he discovers a world where myths and legends are real. Accompanied by his guardians - a six-foot tiger, a badger in a waistcoat and a miniature knight... Continue Reading →
It is the official start of summer! Yahoo! Hopefully, a little extra spare time will mean I will actually post more. Thanks, as always, goes to Sam @ Taking on a World of Words for hosting the meme that keeps my TBR under some semblance of control and brings me back to blogging. If you... Continue Reading →
It is June 1st and, to me, this is absolutely the beginning of summer. My allergies certainly agree. This year I am trying something I have never done before, but have always wanted to attempt, and that is to read War and Peace. My goal is to read 1/3 of the book each of the... Continue Reading →
Mea culpa. How did it happen that the last time I posted anything was in March?!? At least I can say I was reading! Thanks, as always, goes to Sam @ Taking on a World of Words for hosting the meme that keeps my TBR under some semblance of control and brings me back to... Continue Reading →
Thanks, as always, goes to Sam @ Taking on a World of Words for hosting the meme that keeps my TBR under some semblance of control and brings me back to blogging. If you want to participate in WWW, feel free! The more the merrier (and the bigger my TBR becomes). All you have to... Continue Reading →
It wasn't as good as seeing Alan in concert, but I'll take it! Get ready to be well and truly impressed by this talented man. SYNOPSIS An intimate look at the making of a man, an actor, an advocate--and most importantly--a happy human being. A wonderful book that is funny, honest, fearless, and generous in... Continue Reading →
“I read so I can live more than one life in more than one place.” -Anne Tyler
**mostly bookish thoughts by an eclectic reader**
Reading the classics, CanLit, and everything else. In bed.
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like a "historian" but with books
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mothering - living - growing
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