The 24 in 48 Readathon started this morning, July 23 and runs through Sunday, July 24. I am so excited to take part in this amazing event hosted by Rachel at the official 24 in 48 Readathon blog. Her description of the event is as follows: 24 is for the number of hours, not […]
First Impressions My knowledge of Mara Hari extended to her profession as an exotic dancer. It seemed a bit one-dimensional at first. Although, Michelle Moran always excels at expanding the lives of historical figures. Thus plowed right in, preparing myself for Fantine’s “I dreamed a dream”. Impressions While Reading I need not have worried. Margaretha […]
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Books-a-Million | IndieBound Review The Secret Language of Stones by M.J. Rose is a ghost story of historical proportions. Like in The Witch of Painted Sorrows, the first book of The Daughters of La Lune series, M.J. Rose created a mystical setting in Paris that one can only […]
The High Summer Read-a-thon hosted by Michelle at Seasons of Reading starts today, July 18 and runs to the 24th. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m horrible at updating Read-a-thon posts but, at the very least I wrap it up here. I am ready to get my read on and have a few […]
Sunday Post hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer is a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead. It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a […]
Disney was a huge part of my childhood. The first movie I saw in the theater was a re-release of Lady and the Tramp, I don’t remember much of it but look very happy in the picture. Although, my true love for the Mouse in pants did not begin until age three when I discovered […]
First Impressions Lady Susan was a Jane Austen novel I had not yet read. With the recent release of the film Love & Friendship, thought this would be as good a time as any. Impressions While Reading Lady Susan, one of Austen’s novellas, was as witty as ever but it did take me a while […]
First Impressions It seems like the perfect plot for a Jane Austen enthusiast right? Oh, how I wish that was true. I felt that First Impressions read like fanfic. The writing seemed a little amateur. This was mainly in relation to Sophie. She came off as Shaggy from Scobby Doo, uncovering the mystery manuscript. Impressions […]
First Impressions I thought the beginning of The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmithwas a little slow going. I will be the first to admit that it took some time to get into. Although things picked up quickly after a visit to a department store counter. Impressions While Reading The first thing that struck me […]
I love reading statistics and as we are half-way through the calendar year it only seems natural to do a mid-way “how am I doing” post. Number of Books Read 40 Number of Books Bought 5 Number of Books from Library 19 Fiction/Non-Fiction Ratio 38 Fiction 2 Non-Fiction Male/Female Authors 9 Male 23 Female Re-reads […]