Category: Just for Fun

2017 End of Year Book Survey

Posted on December 28, 2017 by

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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… Continue Reading “2017 End of Year Book Survey”

Category: Just for Fun, Year In Review

My Life in Books (2017 Edition)

Posted on December 13, 2017 by

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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… Continue Reading “My Life in Books (2017 Edition)”

Category: Blog Post, Just for Fun, Year In Review

Recommended Reading: Bending Boundaries

Posted on June 3, 2017 by

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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… Continue Reading “Recommended Reading: Bending Boundaries”

Category: Blog Post, Classics, Fiction, Just for Fun, Literature, Recommended Reading

My Personal Canon

Posted on May 22, 2017 by

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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… Continue Reading “My Personal Canon”

Category: Blog Post, Just for Fun

Classic Book Tag

Posted on May 20, 2017 by

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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”).… Continue Reading “Classic Book Tag”

Category: Blog Post, Classics, Just for Fun

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