Holy Moly. Bookworms! Do you remember that reading slump I was whining about last week? It is so freaking BUSTED. I finished reading The Care and Handling of Roses with Thorns by Margaret Dilloway all of 10 minutes ago and I am positively agog. Like… If this book were a dude, my husband might have something to… Read more »
Damn the Man! Save the Empire… Falls! (Empire Falls by Richard Russo)
What’s Shaking, Bookworms? It probably wouldn’t surprise you to hear that I get a lot of book recommendations from my awesome readers, other bloggers, and folks I know in real life. It might, however, surprise you to know that SOMETIMES I actually listen! Why, just last week I was reading the newly certified awesome blog,… Read more »
So, I Might Be Famous…
Hey Bookworms! Today I’m being featured over at Book Bloggers International, which is a super cool blog that helps book bloggers connect. I’ve answered a little survey of sorts, and it was tons of fun. I’m excited and honored and screechy at the thought. Go check it out HERE! If you wouldn’t mind dropping by… Read more »
Top Ten Tuesday: Tools For Easy Reading
Howdy Bookworms, It’s Tuesday! This week the ladies of The Broke and the Bookish have taken a new tack, I shall be listing the top ten things that make my life easier as a reader and blogger. Cool right? Here goes… 1. Kindle Paperwhite. I know that there’s still a lot of debate concerning “real”… Read more »
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
Hey Bookworms, It’s Monday, and that’s appropriate, because I feel that I’m in a bit of a slump. I haven’t been connecting with what I’ve been reading lately, which just makes me want to stare off into space. That said, I’m concerned that the following review is going to reflect my humdrum mood as opposed… Read more »
The Shadow of the Wind: A Fellowship of the Worms Experience
Greetings, Bookworms! The Fellowship of the Worms is back in session. Our book club choice this month was The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafron. WARNING: We will be discussing the WHOLE book. This will no doubt include SPOILERS. If you did not read the book and would like to participate, pick up a copy of The Shadow of the… Read more »
War (HUH) What Is It Good For? (Literature, Actually… In a Roundabout Way)
Holla At Ya Bookworms! It’s Tuesday and you know what that means… It’s list time! The ladies at The Broke and The Bookish have a super fun topic for us today. They’ve asked us to list out our top ten books in a particular setting. I’m choosing books set during wars. No, I’m not talking… Read more »
Happy Blogiversary to Me!
Howdy Bookworms! Today is a day of celebration. That’s right. One year ago today I published my very first blog post. It’s been a fabulous, fun journey and I’m SO GRATEFUL to you, my readers, for, well, reading my nonsense. Huzzah! Because a birthday is nothing without presents, I’m doing a giveaway! I’ve had some… Read more »
Peter Pan Brings Out My Inner Cynical Grown Up
Happy Friday, Bookworms! Have you ever noticed that stories you knew as a child take on a very different meaning as you grow up? I was struck with just such a conundrum this week as I read (for the first time) Peter and Wendy by J.M. Barrie. That’s not to say I wasn’t familiar with the adventures… Read more »
Everything You Never Knew You Wanted To Know: A Bookish Q&A
Hey Bookworms! What’s this? Why it’s a survey about books! Why am I doing this? I may or may not be slightly behind in my reading. Plus, I like to change things up from time to time. So, I’d like to thank Rory at Fourth Street Review for inspiring Sarah of Sarah Says Read to… Read more »