The title of my post is inspired by the meme Bookish (and not so Bookish) Thoughts, which, as far as I can tell, originates at Bookishly Boisterous. 1) The annual book sale. This is usually in May, but this year it had new organizers, a new location, and a new time. But I was still … Continue reading My Bookish (and not so Bookish) Summer 2016
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Library Checkout: February 2016
Hosted by Shannon at River City Reading. I wasn't planning to do any of these this year, because I was going to cut way down on library use and read my own damn books. But... My excuses? I blame Kay, Carolyn and TJ for Our Souls at Night, and Susan for Elephant Winter, both of which are … Continue reading Library Checkout: February 2016
BBAW: The Books I Bought Because of Other Bloggers
I've been blogging a for a little over two years now, and I think it's safe to say that most of the books I read or add to my TBR are as a result of other bloggers. Together, you guys have completely dashed any ideas I ever had of 'keeping up' with my reading. And … Continue reading BBAW: The Books I Bought Because of Other Bloggers
Literary Love: In Honour of Valentine’s Day #3
Previous years: Lit Love #1 and Lit Love #2. This year's edition of Literary Love: Octogenarian Love: And the Birds Rained Down by Jocelyne Saucier Love, there is only love… to explain what we don’t understand. Enduring Love: Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy I shall do one thing in … Continue reading Literary Love: In Honour of Valentine’s Day #3
My Children’s Bookshelves
Daughter #1 (14.5 years old): Son #1 and only (12.5 years old): He would love to have the Harry Potter and Narnia books in his room, but his sister stole them for her own. 🙂 Daughter #2 (10.5 years old): She's very organized. She also loves all the Raina Telgemeier and Lauren Myracle … Continue reading My Children’s Bookshelves
Top Ten Canadian Books on my Fall TBR
I have never before participated in Top Ten Tuesday, hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. I have fun reading everyone else's lists, and have often been tempted to join in. But, today, the topic is so easy, and has been something I've been thinking about anyway. So... The Top Ten (Canadian) books on my Fall … Continue reading Top Ten Canadian Books on my Fall TBR
Endless Shores, Endless Books
Last year I wrote about all my book buying adventures between May and September. One of the used book stores (Endless Shores in Bridgetown, NS) is one that we go to most years when we are camping in our favourite spot. It's located very near the laundromat, so we browse the book … Continue reading Endless Shores, Endless Books
Quotes From Canada; Michael Ondaatje (+ new books!)
I went to our annual Canadian Federation of University Women Book Sale last weekend and came home with these. Last year, my pile looked like this. This weekend, I just happened by a used book sale at the local museum. This pile cost me $4.50. I almost felt guilty about it. “She had … Continue reading Quotes From Canada; Michael Ondaatje (+ new books!)
Favourite Books of 2014
I read too many good books this year to decide on a Top 10 list like I did last year. So, instead, I'm looking back on my favourite books of the year, month by month. (That way I can mention as many books as I want!) If you want to check out my first year of blogging survey that … Continue reading Favourite Books of 2014
Quotes From Canada; L.M. Montgomery
We have three cats at our house, and have recently acquired a dog. The cats are not impressed. But, I am hopeful that they will someday all be friends. I feel like I have been living and breathing cats and dogs lately, which has put me in mind of this quote about cats from Anne: “I love … Continue reading Quotes From Canada; L.M. Montgomery
