Originally published on the 28th August 2012, this post about classic books has been revised and updated for the latest Classics Club discussion on this topic. I've been mulling over 'What is a classic?' ever since I spotted The Classics Club blog for the first time a couple of months ago. I've put off compiling … Continue reading What is a Classic?
The past year or so I have avoided joining in any year long reading challenges. Although I love their sense of community and fellowship, by the end of the year, I find that keeping up with where I'm at and what I need to do next just becomes burdensome.My plan for 2016 was to only … Continue reading 2017 plans and projects…
As part of my reassessment about how I spend my time online, I'm looking at the memes I participate in.I love how memes lead me to new bloggers, new books & new ideas. I enjoy the social aspect of memes.But can I be frank?I also spend a lot of time looking at blogs and books … Continue reading TBR Thursday
I had no intention of blogging tonight.We had a huge weekend away with Mr Books' 30 yr school reunion. Monday is also my late night shift at work. The most I usually do on Monday nights is check my social media, sometimes publish a previously written post, chat with Mr Books, read a few chapters of my … Continue reading It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?
It's time for another Classics Club Spin - my favourite way to tick another classic off my list.Post your 20 choices by Monday 11th August, then wait and see what spins your way.Read your spin by October 6th and link your review back to the final post on the Classics Club.For those of you who … Continue reading Classics Club Spin #7
I love a good meme I can sink my teeth into and I've just discovered this new one being hosted by two Australian authors - Emma Chapman and Annabel Smith on their blogs.The idea began with this post on the 29th March:It is claimed that every person on this planet is linked to any other … Continue reading Six Degrees of Separation
Joy @Joy's Book Blog is hosting a new meme that celebrates all things British.Her first British themed post involved a Downton Abbey tea in Missouri...which brought to mind my time in the UK in 1991.I was a young 23 year old exploring the world for the first time on my own. It was scary & … Continue reading The Ultimate High Tea
Jillian at Random Ramblings has challenged us to list the ten most influential books in our lives...without any supporting commentary!She says "I love a lot of books. However, I've learned that the favorites list and the most influential list are two completely different things."Without any further ado, here is my personal list of influential books.1. … Continue reading Most Influential Books in My LIfe
Welcome to Australia in Print.Australia in Print celebrates Australian books, Australian authors and all books set in Australia.Join us as we travel around Australia state by state, region by region, city by city.Over the next year or so, I plan to visit (by map) each state and territory. I hope to highlight their authors, books … Continue reading Australia in Print: AusReading Month (November)
Wondrous Words Wednesday is a lovely meme hosted by Bermuda Onion each week to highlight new (to us) words that we come across in our daily reading.This week I've been rereading The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald for the Classics Club.Although I've read this book several times, the last time was about 15 years … Continue reading Wondrous Words Wednesday
Rose City Reader hosts the Book Beginnings meme every week for those of us too tired by Friday night to write a lengthy review! Simply share the first sentence (or so) of the book you are reading, along with your initial thoughts about the sentence, impressions of the book, or anything else the opener inspires. … Continue reading Book Beginnings on Friday & The Friday 56
Although it is strictly speaking, no longer Friday where I live, I figure it is Friday still somewhere in the world! Book Beginnings on Fridays is hosted by Rose City Reader. This week I am reading 'Bring Up the Bodies' by Hilary Mantel. The opening lines (after several pages of cast of characters and family … Continue reading Book Beginnings on Fridays
Saturday Snapshot is a non-book related meme hosted by Alyce. This week we're off to Hawaii. My husband and I honeymooned there a couple of years ago. It was the perfect place for a honeymoon - lots of places to stop, relax and do very little, combined with wonderful scenery, history, culture and adventure. As … Continue reading Saturday Snapshot #4
The Literary Blog hop is hosted by The Blue Bookcase. Each week a new question is posed - this week the question is.... What one literary work must you read before you die? For me, that's easy - it's Vikram Seth's 'A Suitable Boy'. I loved this book from start to finish (which means that … Continue reading A Suitable Boy | Vikram Seth
Saturday Snapshot is a non-book related meme hosted by Alyce. Although it is St Patrick's Day I will not be posting an Irish photo, mostly because it is a country I have yet to travel to. Instead I will keep to my personal theme for this meme - a book related photo (or 2). Today's … Continue reading Saturday Snapshot – Lyme Regis
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