I seriously considered making this the “Gender Edition” because this has been an interesting (or ridiculous, whatever) week for the topic – as hosted by Christine at Bookishly Boisterous. It also happens to be one that fascinates me. I promise to go slightly more bookish next week. This brings me to one of my firstContinue reading “Bookish (And Not So Bookish) Thoughts”
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Quirky: A Top Ten List
Quirk·y (kwərkē) adjective 1. characterized by peculiar or unexpected traits. As in “her sense of humor was decidedly quirky”. Synonyms: eccentric, idiosyncratic, unconventional, unorthodox, unusual, strange, bizarre, peculiar, odd, outlandish, zany, offbeat. This week’s list (as hosted by The Broke and the Bookish) is books that I would recommend to “x” people. In this case,Continue reading “Quirky: A Top Ten List”
Empire Falls by Richard Russo: A Literary Soundtrack
Empire Falls by Richard Russo is one of my favorite contemporary novels by one of my favorite contemporary authors. It’s one of the novels I love so much that I can’t actually articulate why I love it. As an alternative for a review, synopsis, or anything of the like, I decided to create a soundtrackContinue reading “Empire Falls by Richard Russo: A Literary Soundtrack”
At Night We Walk In Circles by Daniel Alarcón
Whenever I come across a book that I find utterly irreducible, I prefer to do a list of ten reasons why you should read said book. I’ve done it for In the House upon the Dirt between the Lake and the Woods by Matt Bell and & Sons by David Gilbert, both of which are lovely forContinue reading “At Night We Walk In Circles by Daniel Alarcón”
The Small Assassin by Ray Bradbury
I’ll let you in on a secret. Despite my library loving, independent book store supporting rhetoric, I still shop on Amazon (a lot). I have the best of intentions, but I am constrained by both reason and finance. Reason being why would I pay $34 for a hardcover when I could pay $14? And finance…isContinue reading “The Small Assassin by Ray Bradbury”
Bookish (And Not So Bookish) Thoughts
With thanks to Christine at Bookishly Boisterous. 10. Thank you for all your kind words on my video blog last week – flattery will get you everywhere. And on that note, Laura and Alice are golden for the next year – thanks guys! 9. I’m not prone to squealing or random bouts of excitement, butContinue reading “Bookish (And Not So Bookish) Thoughts”
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
Love conquers all. Or does it? I’ll further add does love mean never having to say you’re sorry? Popular culture might have you believe both are true, but naturally I disagree on both counts. Love means always saying you’re sorry. And sometimes love simply isn’t enough. Often even when you can’t forgive someone, you moveContinue reading “The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion”
Bookish (And Not So Bookish) Thoughts
10. Studies say people who read literary fiction perform better on tests measuring emotional intelligence and empathy. This does not surprise me. The New York Times has a “Can you read people’s emotions?” quiz, where based on eyes alone you guess the emotion. I scored 34/36. It’s fun. 9. Everything Jonathan Franzen hates. We allContinue reading “Bookish (And Not So Bookish) Thoughts”
You Found Me How…? Part III
Who doesn’t love to be found in an unusual way? I certainly do. Here are some of the ways people have found me as of late. Enjoy. Who is drinking with Kanye in the photo she discovered? You know, I really don’t know, but I’m dying to find out. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Flow Chart.Continue reading “You Found Me How…? Part III”
The Dead Zone by Stephen King
It’s oddly unnerving to read a novel that was intended to be politically ridiculous when it was written – well before I was even born – that is instead significantly relevant today. When Stephen King wrote ‘The Dead Zone’, I sincerely doubt he had 21st century politics in mind. But in his foolish caricature ofContinue reading “The Dead Zone by Stephen King”
flannel and folklore 