First spotted at Bookertalk, this book tag may be the only 2020 round up post I manage right now. I had lots of grand plans for reading and blogging between Christmas and New Year, but so far almost none of them have come to fruition. So I will simply add an extra question or two … Continue reading 2020 in Retrospect
Woodcut by Kent Ambler A number of years ago I joined in this meme that takes the first line of each month’s post over the past year to see what it tells you about your blogging year. I do like an end of year wrap up post that helps me to reflect on what I've … Continue reading A Year in First Lines
Annabookbel has posted her annual My Life in Books meme. It's a fun way to finish the reading year and a nice opportunity to look back over all the books read during 2020.The rules are simple: using only books you have read this year (2020), answer these prompts. Try not to repeat a book title. … Continue reading My Life in Books – the 2020 edition
When it's cold and grey outside, the only solution is books. And when you can't decide which one to read next, then the next-best thing is to blog about books!Thankfully, FictionFan came to my rescue today with her recent post Six in Six.The meme originates with Jo @The Book Jotter, who has been writing about … Continue reading Six in Six
Originally created by Beth @Books Nest, I Should Have Read That Book is easy to play and a perfect way to while away a rainy Saturday afternoon.Rules:Link to the creator’s blog (booksnest.co.uk) in your postAnswer the questions belowThank the person who tagged you and link back to their postENJOY THE TAG!The Questions:A book that a … Continue reading I Should Have Read That Book
I first saw this little meme back in 2015. Given my ongoing blogging malaise, I thought I'd revisit it to see what my 2019 reads might reveal.THE RULES: Using only books you have read during the year (2019), answer these questions. Try not to repeat a book title. Let me know below, if you've joined in … Continue reading Life According to Literature Tag
Created by Diana @Writings on Papyrus (a now defunct blog), this book tag is fabulous for anyone who loves to read books in translation.All the wonderful links on Diana's blog have now, sadly, been lost. But hopefully we can start a new chain of favourite translated books for us to get excited about. Feel free … Continue reading The Translated Literature Tag
I currently have 3 chapters left in The Count of Monte Cristo Readalong I've been participating in since May and my very own 7-month long Moby-Dick Readalong is just one month young, so when I spotted this meme popping up on various friendly blogs this week, I knew it would be one that I would … Continue reading It’s So Classic Book Tag
Despite some solid efforts in the past couple of years to lower Mount TBR, the pile still looks as high and as wide and as deep as it did in 2017.To help me remember what treats I have lurking on the bottom of the pile, I try to regularly join in memes like this.A - … Continue reading The A-Z of my TBR
I'm constantly looking for ways to highlight the books on my TBR pile.It's a great way of reminding me of what's actually there; to bring long forgotten books lingering on the bottom of the pile to the front of my mind again.Twenty-Four Things was a meme that traversed the blog-o-sphere a couple of years ago.I've … Continue reading Twenty-Four Things
#6degrees is a monthly meme hosted by Kate @Books Are My Favourite and Best.Oftentimes I haven't read the starting book for this meme, but I can assure you that I only play the next 6 books with ones I have actually read. If I've read the book during this blogging life, then I include my review, otherwise, … Continue reading #6degrees January
#6degrees is a monthly meme hosted by Kate @Books Are My Favourite and Best.Oftentimes I haven't read the starting book for this meme, but I can assure you that I only play the next 6 books with ones I have actually read. If I've read the book during this blogging life, then I include my review, otherwise, … Continue reading #6degrees August
#6degrees is a monthly meme hosted by Kate @Books Are My Favourite and Best.Oftentimes I haven't read the starting book for this meme, but I can assure you that I only play the next 6 books with ones I have actually read. If I've read the book during this blogging life, then I include my review, otherwise, … Continue reading #6degrees June
Cathy's 20 Books of Summer Winter is here once again!Where did that time go? It really feels like I was preparing my 2017 list just the other day.And it still feels summery here in Sydney.Tuesday was a balmy 26℃, although today has turned decidedly cool.Perhaps winter is coming after all!Like Cathy, I have failed miserably at … Continue reading 20 Books of … whatever season it is wherever you are!
#6degrees is a monthly meme hosted by Kate @Books Are My Favourite and Best.Oftentimes I haven't read the starting book for this meme, but I can assure you that I only play the next 6 books with ones I have actually read. If I've read the book during this blogging life, then I include my review, otherwise, … Continue reading #6degrees May
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