With all of the horrible things going on in Boston right now (Illinois and Texas, I’m thinking of you too), I thought I would share some of the wonderful things about the city. I love Shakespeare on the Common, the Red Sox, Swan Boats, the Freedom Trail, and the pizza – it’s better than NewContinue reading “Boston: A Top Ten List”
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(B)4: A Top Ten List
(B)4. (B)est (B)ooks (B)efore (B)logging (as hosted by The Broke and The Bookish). Which is, of course, 95% of all the books I’ve read because this blog is still in its infancy. To give you a rough idea of what this list might look like if I were being absolutely honest: Jane Eyre, The Painted Veil, EmpireContinue reading “(B)4: A Top Ten List”
Even the Damned Love: A Top Ten List
If you had asked me if I had a type of guy I liked, in life or in literature, I would’ve told you no on both counts (though I do have a soft spot for idealists). A recent discussion with a few friends forced me to realize I do indeed have a type. The discussion consisted ofContinue reading “Even the Damned Love: A Top Ten List”
Movies That Are Better Than The Book: A Top Ten List
Heresy. Or not. I am not such a literary snob that I can’t admit that, on occasion, a movie adaptation turns out better than the book. It happens more frequently than you might think and not just with awful books. For example, one would hope that the 50 Shades of Grey movie will be betterContinue reading “Movies That Are Better Than The Book: A Top Ten List”
A Modern Guide to Disturbing Behavior: A Top Ten List
I was once told spending time with me is like spending time with a cross between the modern Sherlock and Stephen King. I have my doubts as to whether that was intended to be a compliment. Actually, I’m fairly certain it wasn’t. But hey, I like that show (“s/he will outlive God trying to have the last word”Continue reading “A Modern Guide to Disturbing Behavior: A Top Ten List”
Admitting You’re a Nerd Is the First Step: A Top Ten List
The first step to what, I don’t know… This week’s top ten list: best bookish memories (as hosted by The Broke and The Bookish). In chronological order? The first time I read IT by Stephen King (you knew he’d be on this list somehow). I was 12 and the lone member of the Loser(s) Club.Continue reading “Admitting You’re a Nerd Is the First Step: A Top Ten List”
Future accomplishments: A top ten list
I’m not one to make New Year’s resolutions. Usually I just set reasonable goals throughout the year and follow through with those. With that being said, I see no reason why I should not at least try and come up with ten bookish goals (as hosted by the Broke and the Bookish) for 2013. IfContinue reading “Future accomplishments: A top ten list”
Not a very nice guy: The Dark Half by Stephen King
From Goodreads: Thad Beaumont is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author who has developed a lucrative thriller-writing alter ego named George Stark. When he stops being fun Beaumont wants to kill him. But George Stark does not want to die. Chances are, when talking to most Stephen King fans, The Dark Half doesn’t come up. It’s not considered one of hisContinue reading “Not a very nice guy: The Dark Half by Stephen King”
Men I would date in books and other nonsense
Occasionally I have been known to participate in the question of the week (as hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read – New? Follow by email, RSS, or Twitter). This week’s question (and request): “Who is your to-die-for book crush? What do you think they look like? Add an image to make us all happy.” While I do thinkContinue reading “Men I would date in books and other nonsense”
Being thankful: A top ten list
Today I am thankful. I am thankful for the authors and books that inspire me. Books, and the authors who write them, have made me happy and sad and angry and afraid and fulfilled and understood and a little less alone. I am in awe of you. So in honor of this, I am givingContinue reading “Being thankful: A top ten list”
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