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All things book related. Reviews, book fun. Plus, other tidbits from my life.
Recent Posts
The Life of Charlotte Bronte by Elizabeth Gaskell: Review
When Elizabeth Gaskell was announced as the winner of the Classics Circuit, I saw the opportunity to finally read The Life of Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre is my favorite book and Charlotte Bronte- actually the whole Bronte clan- is fascinating a perso...
In Defense of Classics
Lately, people have been defending their favorite genres, especially from the much hated 'fluff' term. I read a lot of different things. Take a look around here. This year especially I've been reading outside my comfort zone. Some might even suggest...
Cranberry-Blueberry Muffins
These yummy muffins were a recipe I adapted from December's Homemakers magazine issue Sweet and Sour Bran Muffins. I made a few changes because of the ingredients I had at home. You could use any berries you have. They're really good right out of ...
Friday Bookish Buzz: Another Quick Edition
Here are some quick links before heading out for the weekend. Enjoy! See you on the flip side. *Nabokov's note cards for "Laura" are up for auction. *Unfriend is the latest Oxford Dictionary Word of the Year. Maybe spell check will stop underli...
All About the Brontes Challenge
Yes, shut up, I know I said I was going easy on the challenges but I couldn't pass this one up. I love the Brontes so I must do All About the Brontes hosted by Laura's Reviews. Besides it doesn't really start until January. I have buckets of time. ...
Louis Riel, A Comic Strip Biography by Chester Brown: Review
Okay, so I didn't know what to make of Louis Riel, A Comic Strip Biography by Chester Brown when I started it. It's a biography in graphic novel form of Canadian hero/rebel Louis Riel, depending on your point of view. It seems like complicated ...
