The Once Upon a Read-a-thon has begun! The readathon lasts from 12:01 am on July 11th to 11:59 pm on July 13th and in that time the mission is to read,read,read. As far as posts go, I plan on designating one post per day. I think that’s a bit more organized and won’t bog down […]
Here is my start up post for the Summer Mini-Readathon hosted by Sarah Says and because I’m an organizational freak I’ve Bullet List my game plan/book listed below. Game Plan 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM (early to bed early to rise) Use caffeine sparingly, otherwise I’ll crash and burn Find healthy snacks I usually graze […]
I thought for this review I’d do a rundown on all the characters. Elizabeth, it appears has been inducted into Sainthood after her untimely death and because of such, keeps creeping back into dark corners. Diana is looked upon as the poor younger sister to the deceased Elizabeth Holland and has tossed in her lap […]
Yes, Yes, Yes, I know I have already signed up for tomorrow’s Summer Mini-Readathon at Sarah Says but I am extending the readathon love (because you know I can’t resist a good readathon) with the Once Upon a Read-a-Thon hosted at Pure Imagination To participate in the Once Upon a Readathon you fill out the […]
Crazy for Books hosts a weekly meme Book Blogger Hop creating a chance to catch up on older and favorite blogs that you may be neglecting and discovering new ones in the process. Weekly Blog Summary: I mainly review fiction and classic literature I reviewed The Luxe by Anna Godbersen this week I just returned […]
Before I begin, I should start by explaining my aunt’s love for David Cassidy as a teen. She would buy every teen beat and had a “David Cassidy Scrapbook” which she would look at every night before going to bed. But this was in the 1970s, the era of Frank Zappa and would never admit […]
Our last meeting was The Phantom Tollbooth in which I was unable to attend as I was out of town. I just got back and checked my email for the first time to discover an email from a fellow member. She came to the meeting even though she hated the book merely out of curiosity. […]
At first, the Holland sisters, Elizabeth, and Diana seem to have it all being the desired socialites and now, despite her best friend Penelope’s resentment Elizabeth is suddenly engaged to Henry Schoonmaker. Everything appears perfect until Elizabeth is thrown from a horse and buggy and disappears into the Hudson River. Anna Godbersen’s The Luxe is […]
Currently Reading: The Luxe by Anna Godbersen Read: Mathilda Savitch by Victor Lodato Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling The Kitchen Boy by Robert Alexander Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling Harry Potter and the Deathly […]
Just a quick notice for a readathon next month. Sarah, at Sarah Says is hosting the Summer Mini-Readathon on July 10. The thing I like about this challenge is that it is only for a 12 hour block and you can choose whatever time period works best for you. I love readathons of all kinds […]