Two years ago I participated in the Green Gables Readalong. We read one Anne book a month starting in January and ending in August. Ever since then, I have wanted to do the same with Emily. It's been at least 20 years since I read about her. I was originally going to start this month, but … Continue reading An Emily Readalong
Category: Read-alongs
The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert
I've been reading The Sixth Extinction this month with Doing Dewey's Nonfiction Book Club, and it has been fun and fascinating. This is a nonfiction book I can get behind. I liked this book so much that sometimes I picked it up instead of my fiction. That's saying something for me. But, the problem is … Continue reading The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert
Green Gables Readalong: Rilla of Ingleside
Thank you, Lindsey, for hosting the Green Gables Readalong! I have had so much fun over the last 8 months re-visiting my favourite childhood books, and discussing them with other bloggers. Last, but by no means least, is Rilla of Ingleside. If you want to catch up on the rest, here are my reviews for the first … Continue reading Green Gables Readalong: Rilla of Ingleside
Green Gables Readalong: Rainbow Valley
Lindsey at Reeder Reads is hosting a Green Gables Readalong, in which we are reading one Anne book a month between January and August. This month we are talking about Rainbow Valley. If you want to catch up, here are my reviews for the first 6 books: Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the … Continue reading Green Gables Readalong: Rainbow Valley
Naomi by Junichiro Tanizaki
When I heard from TJ that there was a Naomi read-along for the Japanese Literature Challenge at Dolce Bellezza, I couldn't resist reading a book with my name on it. Naomi takes place in Japan in the early 1920s. One of the most interesting parts of the book was the Japanese fascination with all things … Continue reading Naomi by Junichiro Tanizaki
Green Gables Readalong: Anne of Ingleside
Lindsey at Reeder Reads is hosting a Green Gables Readalong, in which we are reading one Anne book a month between January and August. This month we are talking about Anne of Ingleside. If you want to catch up, here are my reviews for the first five books: Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the … Continue reading Green Gables Readalong: Anne of Ingleside
Green Gables Readalong: Anne’s House of Dreams
Lindsey at Reeder Reads is hosting a Green Gables Readalong, in which we are reading one Anne book a month between January and August. This month we are talking about Anne's House of Dreams. You can read my thoughts on the first four books here and here and here and here. I want to live inside this … Continue reading Green Gables Readalong: Anne’s House of Dreams
Green Gables Readalong: Anne of Windy Poplars
Lindsey at Reeder Reads is hosting a Green Gables Readalong, in which we are reading one Anne book a month between January and August. This month we are talking about Anne of Windy Poplars. You can read my thoughts on the first three books here and here and here. The first time I read this … Continue reading Green Gables Readalong: Anne of Windy Poplars
Green Gables Readalong: Anne of the Island
Lindsey at Reeder Reads is hosting a Green Gables Readalong, in which we are reading one Anne book a month between January and August. This month we are talking about Anne of the Island. You can read my thoughts on the first two books here and here. Anne of the Island has always been one … Continue reading Green Gables Readalong: Anne of the Island
Green Gables Readalong: Anne of Avonlea
Lindsey at Reeder Reads is hosting a Green Gables Readalong, in which we are reading one Anne book a month between January and August. This month we are talking about Anne of Avonlea. Anne of Avonlea fills us in on the two years in which Anne is living at home while teaching at the Avonlea school (age … Continue reading Green Gables Readalong: Anne of Avonlea