My introduction to Jane Austen was through Pride and Prejudice (of course) via a friend’s recommendation. I was 14 at the time and in 8th grade. I am ashamed to admit that I didn’t get what all the fuss was about. The language was a bit above my head at the time and it was […]
This morning was not only my birthday but the first real snow of winter. Due to these two factors I plan on spending some time reading today. Then I saw the GoodReads Catch-Up Read-a-Thon hosted by Once Upon A Chapter What a perfect way to celebrate the day! Anyway, here’s the details: *Will run from […]
“I tried to go on like I never knew you I’m awake but my world is half asleep I pray for this heart to be unbroken But without you all I’m going to be is incomplete” Man I loved the Backstreet Boys growing up (I guess that dates me). and I thought these lyrics would […]
I first read the Little House books when I was seven and became a main staple on my bookshelf until I was thirteen,reading them (particularly this one) from cover to cover until they had to be thrown away; but I could recite them from heart anyway… In elementary school we practiced in the D.E.A.R. […]
Okay, this is not a classic post but I like recording my thoughts on my book club if only for myself. Today I am summarizing December and January’s meeting. December Cleopatra: a biography by Stacy Schiff: For the December meeting my mom and I offered to hold the meeting at our house as we decorate […]
As a classic blog I would be remiss not to wish Mr. Dickens birthday. He would have been 200 years old today (putting aside the fact that he died in 1870) Sadly, and I’m embarrassed to say, I have only read A Christmas Carol, the first time I read A Christmas Carol was in 7th […]
Hosted by: Rebecca @ Kindle Fever, April @ My Shelf Confessions Dates: February 3 -5 This read-a-thon came at the perfect time as the Super Bowl is Sunday (I’m only in it for the commercials). To keep things more organized I’ll be keeping track of my progress in one on-going post. Books To Read: Harry […]
Spread Love Not Hate hosted by K.C. Neal Bullying is an issue that is close to my heart as I was bullied in elementary school because I am disabled. Although I now realized it was also due to jealousy, my peers were financially not as fortunate as I, not only did I always have the […]
Wicked Winter Read-A-Thon hosted by Rebecca @ Kindle Fever, April @ My Shelf Confessions Saturday, February 4th is my ten year anniversary after having brain surgery for uncontrolled epilepsy (nine of which have been seizure free). We do plan on going out to dinner and a movie to celebrate but a weekend full of reading […]
Downton Abbey Reading Challenge hosted by Christina at Reading Extensively I am obsessed with Downton Abbey! As is most of Americans (Brian Williams did a segment on it so it must be true). I look forward to watching it each Sunday and the theme song is music to my ears (it is now my new […]