Happy Halloween, Bookworms! Today we’re going to discuss one of the most frightening books I’ve ever read: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood. This book combines several of my biggest fears. First, I have an irrational fear of cult activity. I’m ALL ABOUT freedom of religion… Until your religion tries to take over a government. I… Read more »
It’s still Hallo-week, Bookworms. Today we continue down the tunnel of terror as we explore books that completely freaked me out. Next on the list of nightmares is Room by Emma Donoghue. Room is told from the perspective of a 5-year-old boy named Jack. Jack doesn’t understand the world around him, but through his description of his surroundings,… Read more »
Muahahahaha Bookworms! (Did you enjoy my maniacal monster laugh?!) Today is the official beginning of Hallo-Week, so I’m going to celebrate by discussing some of the books that scare the crap out of me. I have probably mentioned this before, but I’m not a huge fan of ghost stories, demonic possessions, and the usual frightful… Read more »
Happy Friday Bookworms! You all know I love reading… But, we’re living in a digital world. Bloggers cannot love on books alone. Let’s talk TV! More specifically, let’s talk about FUNNY TV. With all the political ads and the world chaos and whatnot, laughing is good for us! Stuff That Makes Me Laugh: 1. Parks and… Read more »
Happy Thursday, Bookworms! I was having a hard time deciding on what to write today, so I’m straying a bit from books. The other day was rough for me. Like the great Pumbaa in The Lion King, “I’m a sensitive soul, though I seem thick skinned.” I got my feelings hurt, so I was down in… Read more »
Hello Bookworms! I got some (affectionate) crap recently from Heather at B(itch)Log for displaying an Ayn Rand cover on my blog. The blog header is a poorly executed instagram photo of my “smart looking” bookshelf. The Chic Lit Shelf and the Series Shelf aren’t ready for prime time. Why did I decide to read The Fountainhead? Two… Read more »
Hi Bookworms! Today is a big day. Today my first guest post is going live on Filing Jointly… Finally. Blogstalker Book Club kicks off with The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz. And now for some shameless groveling… I need for all of you to go on over to Lauren’s blog (click HERE) and LEAVE… Read more »
Happy Monday, Bookworms! Did everyone have a lovely weekend? I got my Halloween cards ready to send out. I hear the Post Office is having money problems, but it’s not my doing. I send out greeting cards for a multitude of holidays, and some for no reason at all. (Except, you know, Grandma is a… Read more »
Happy Friday, Bookworms! A few weeks back, Joules at Pocketful of Joules had a most delightful idea. She thought, “Christmas is ever so far away, let us bloggers give each other gifts because it is fun!” And thus, the Fall Fun Swap was born. (Joules is secretly the Queen. Shhh, don’t tell.) Her Majesty Joules… Read more »
Yesterday I got a flu shot. Jim works for a hospital, and every year they have a huge initiative to get as much as the staff vaccinated as possible. This year he came home acting very self important. He told me that the flu would be responsible for the Zombie Apocalypse. Since he’d been vaccinated… Read more »
