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Cozy holiday novels could be popular titles for today's topic, but I don't read them. Depressing literary fiction is more in my wheelhouse, however, I chose to bridge the gap by listing books with wintry settings that I recommend. [Only a few qualify as bleak and literary]. The Snow Child by Eown Ivey. Bittersweet magical... Continue Reading →
I used to think so, but in my mellowing (call it maturing if you like) reader life, I've found tendencies evolve over time. I've dropped old habits with ease. Below are the major reading changes I've experienced in the last 7-8 years. *Audio books. I wouldn't get half the reading done I do without them.... Continue Reading →
I'm stoked for this week's topic because I GEEK bookmarks. I'm a collector with too damn many, and I have no shame. 7. Not today Lego Vader. I'm sitting on more books that I can currently handle. Printables are more fun than using your grocery store receipt or junk mail to hold your place. Check... Continue Reading →
Halloween approaches and I'm back to share ten of my most beloved scary books. Some contemporary, others classic, all bring moments of fright and delight to this hallowed time of year. 10. Masterpieces of Terror and the Supernatural, haven't read all of these yet, but had to feature it. Isn't that cover chilling? The artwork... Continue Reading →
The most important attribute for any character is multi-faceted behavior. Those who grow and learn, question and falter, are both heroes and failures become the most memorable to me. 10. Unreliable. My real-life friends and family are solid as rocks, but in fiction I prefer a character with skewed perception or less than forth-coming narration.... Continue Reading →
There are so few threads tying these random books together, I could only conjure two: numeric titles plus, at some point, I've read them. Just for funzies, I included my star rating. 10. A Million Little Pieces | James Frey ★★★☆☆ 9. Marvel 1602 | Neil Gaiman ★★★★☆ 8. Fahrenheit 451 | Ray Bradbury ★★★★☆... Continue Reading →
Multitudes of books exist which I'm avoiding for one reason or another, mostly because I don't think they'll interest me. For simplicity's sake, I'm focusing on those I'm actively avoiding. These are the books I sneak quickly by, eyes averted, hands to the sides of my face to create tunnel vision. I even own most... Continue Reading →
Barring a few exceptions, I'm not a re-reader. For my personal library, the books I wish to add are those I want to return to for the sake of recalling a meaningful passage or remarkable prose. The books I covet most posses a physical beauty that mirrors the wondrous words inside. 1.The Hogwarts Express cover... Continue Reading →
These 5 books could not be more different. A testament to both my eclectic reading style and to the variety of book prompts brought to you by the Bookish Jay and Reading Mermaid's Challenge, co-hosted by The Redolent Mermaid and yours truly. Whether you identify with historical reads, epic adventures or risque Victorian ghost tales,... Continue Reading →
