Kate DiCamillo came to Spellbound Children’s Bookshop, another local bookstore, recently. The space was packed with parents and children! It’s hard to say which group was most excited. I’m terrible about taking pictures at these things so I don’t have any to share. But Ms. DiCamillo was very kind and gracious and pretty funny. She […]
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey. I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and/or happy holiday and/or good week! I know I did. Posted: I posted the sign up pages for the three challenges I host. I try to keep my challenges attainable so you can read only […]
Please link your reviews for the Southern Literature Reading Challenge 2015 here. I’m signing up at the Sweet Iced Tea level, 4-5 books. My progress: Update as of January 1, 2016: This challenge is complete! I met my goal of 3-5 books read. I need to work on reviewing more of them though. Thanks for […]
This is the sign-up page. Please link your reviews here. I’m hosting the Southern Literature Reading Challenge again this year. I love reading Southern Literature and I hope you do too! The rules: Read a book(s)–non-fiction or fiction of any genre, for any age group–written by an author from the South and set mostly in […]
Please link your reviews for the 2015 Nonfiction Reading Challenge here. Looking for the “rules” or the sign up page? Click here or click on the button. I’m signing up at the Seeker level, 11-15 books. I’ll track my progress here […]
Image courtesy of Serge Bertasius Photography at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Image courtesy of Serge Bertasius Photography at FreeDigitalPhotos.net This is the sign up page. Please link your reviews here. It’s time to sign up for my Nonfiction Reading Challenge again! The Challenge: Read any non-fiction book(s), adult or young adult. That’s it. You can choose anything. Memoirs? […]
Image courtesy of hywards at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Please link your reviews for the 2015 Books in Translation Reading Challenge here. Looking for the “rules” or the sign up page? Click here or click on the button. I’ll track my progress here. I’m aiming low this year, for the Beginner level. This one’s always a struggle for […]
This is the challenge sign-up page. Please link your reviews here. I’m sure I’m behind as usual, but it’s time for the 2015 Books in Translation Reading Challenge signup! The goal is obviously to read translations of books, from any language into the language(s) you’re comfortable reading in; they don’t have to be in English. […]
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey. It’s been a few weeks since I posted, but here goes. Posted: Review: Walden; or, Life in the Woods by Henry David Thoreau–2 Stars Happy Thanksgiving! (Including some books I’m thankful for) Winner of my five-year blogiversary giveaway–Alejandra C! Congratulations! Read: The […]
glitter-graphics.com Today is Thanksgiving here in the US, a day that is supposed to be dedicated to reflecting on our many blessings and feeling grateful for them. That’s sadly starting to get a bit lost in the rush of the huge Thanksgiving meal and the ever-earlier kickoff to the Christmas shopping season though. In the […]
Soooooo……..yeah. I just rated Walden, one of the great American classics, two stars. That probably says more about me than it does about the book, doesn’t it? Don’t answer that. But here’s the thing–well, a few things. 1. I’m not generally an abstract ideas kind of person. I like narrative and stories and characters that […]