A Place of Books and the Thoughts They Inspire
I saw this little meme at On Bookes (originally from Fictionophile) and thought it looked fun. I also realized it has been months and months since I've participated in a "meme," so why not? The rules Spell out your blog’s name. Find a book from your TBR that begins with each letter. (Note you cannot … Continue reading Roof Beam Reader in Books
Welcome to my Big Book Survey for 2017! Number Of Books You Read: 80 (goal of 75) Number of Re-Reads: 12 Genre You Read Most: Literary Fiction/Classics + LGBT Fiction Best Book You Read In 2017? The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue Mackenzi Lee La Belle Sauvage … Continue reading 2017 End of Year Book Survey
So, here's a little year-end fun, because why not? I first completed this back in 2010 and thought I would bring it back as a sort of review of this year's completed reading. The rules? Pretty simple: answer the questions with books you read this year! In high school I was: One of the Boys … Continue reading My Life in Books (2017 Edition)
What is the heart and soul of literature? What is the purpose of a reading-driven life? I believe people who read a lot, and with variety, are uniquely placed to learn more about the world, its history and its people, and to become more compassionate, tolerant, and patient because of their reading experiences. These are … Continue reading Recommended Reading: Bending Boundaries
The following is a list of books that and/or writers who have affected me deeply and for some time. I was "challenged" by Jillian to write one of my own after she shared hers. I thought it was a grand idea. I'll update this in a year or so, if it needs updating. For now, … Continue reading My Personal Canon
I believe this originated at Dear diary..., but don't quote me on that. Anyhow, I needed something fun to occupy my mind as I struggle to stay above the Charybdis of despair that advances closer with each passing day ("I'll think on it tomorrow"). So, why not think about the pleasantness that is my love … Continue reading Classic Book Tag
Jillian posted this a few days ago, and I always have fun with these types of things, so I thought I'd participate. According to her post, the original seems to have been a "year in review" type thing, but I'm just going to choose any book that suits the answer, based on everything I've ever … Continue reading My Life in Literature (Meme)
