That’s how much of 2015 is gone–81.13%, to be exact. Now, I’m not a math expert, but I did a quick Google search to see what percent of my book goal I’ve accomplished. The answer? 68%. Bottom line: I have 16 books to finish in about 11 weeks. So, here’s a look at what’s left […]
After three hours and twenty minutes (not counting the intermission), it’s official, y’all. Benedict Cumberbatch is my favorite Hamlet. My review is focusing on my own opinions—not the slightly mixed reviews I read of his stage performance. Take it for what it’s worth! I’m no theatre critic, but I do love me some Shakespeare. 1. […]
I must never lose sight of those other deaths which precede the final, physical death, the deaths over which we have some freedom; the death of self-will, self-indulgence, self-deception, all those self-devices which, instead of making us more fully alive, make us less. Yesterday I posted an old review of A Circle of Quiet, the first […]
Author’s Note: This is an old review I wrote about A Circle of Quiet. I read it last November, and I thought it was appropriate to post here since I will be posting a review of another L’Engle book tomorrow. November 7, 2014: Every now and then I will read a book that marks an epoch […]
I’d like to add a note to my definition of a classic. I mentioned in one of my previous posts that I think a classic is a book that is widely accepted of being noteworthy. I also strongly believe that a classic book is one that never stops speaking to you–it’s that book you can […]
Yesterday I was tempted to sit down and read this entire book just to enjoy the beautiful illustrations. I’ve been re-reading the Harry Potter books this year, and this was such a wonderful book to receive in the mail. The illustrations are so well done, and they capture the spirit of the book perfectly. I’m […]
A few days ago, I wrote a post titled “What is a Classic?” I also mentioned that it was the first post in a two-part series about reading the classics. So, without further delay, here’s part II. We’ve spent some time defining the classics, now let me convince you why they matter. 1. Read the classics to […]
Most people don’t enjoy reading classic literature. But what is a classic book? This first post in a three-part series about the classics will define the term and hopefully inspire you to start reading the classics yourself!
Book 32 was a good one! I’ve been trying to read more books written by strong women–last year I read Tina Fey’s Bossypants and Mindy Kaling’s Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? This particular book was even better than those two–mainly because I agreed more with Perino’s conservative ideas than Fey and Kaling’s decidedly liberal ones. Perino’s book […]
In honor of all things pumpkin-spiced, I’ve decided to give you some of my favorite passages about my favorite season. Doesn’t Autumn just seem like the book-lover’s season? A chill in the air, a warm cup of coffee, a soft blanket, leaves tapping on the window. Ah, bliss!
Book Fifty 