This week’s top ten list: literary heroines who kick-ass – though I think it is important to note that one need not literally kick ass to qualify (as hosted by The Broke and The Bookish). This list will include (fictional) women I admire for their brilliance, humor, resilience, kindness, dignity, class, wit, perseverance, strength, endurance, love, etc.Continue reading “Literary Heroines: A top ten list”
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Backlist fiction: Ten books to remember
This week’s top ten list: backlist fiction (as hosted by The Broke and The Bookish). These are books that run from a few to several years old. They tend to get lost in the mix of new releases and popular classics. It’s worth noting that I included only one Stephen King and one John IrvingContinue reading “Backlist fiction: Ten books to remember”
Unfinished book business: A top ten list
This week’s top ten list: book series I haven’t finished for one reason or another (as hosted by The Broke and The Bookish). I should also preface this by saying I am not a big series reader, so this list took some thought. Thus, I’m dividing this up: the first five are series I believe need toContinue reading “Unfinished book business: A top ten list”
Top ten bookish people I would like to meet
This week’s top ten seven list is a list of bookish people I would like to meet (authors, bloggers, etc.). I’m extending the scope of the list to include both living and deceased individuals. I don’t know that I’d actually want to meet these people, as I’m not sure it’s wise to meet people you idolize. Here’sContinue reading “Top ten bookish people I would like to meet”
Top Ten Tuesday: Literary couples that would survive the real world
“Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created here at The Broke and the Bookish. This feature was created because we are particularly fond of lists here at The Broke and the Bookish. We’d love to share our lists with other bookish folks and would LOVE to see your top ten lists!” This week’sContinue reading “Top Ten Tuesday: Literary couples that would survive the real world”
Can a movie be better than the book? Yes. A top ten list…
In general, books are almost always better than the movies. The amount of detail and nuance that can be infused into a novel is much greater than can be put into a 90 minute movie. However, there are quite a few movies out there that are as good, if not not better, than their originalContinue reading “Can a movie be better than the book? Yes. A top ten list…”
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