Quotes From Canada; Ann-Marie MacDonald

After reading Adult Onset, I was reminding myself of Ann-Marie MacDonald's first two books that I read so long ago, and I came across these two quotes about reading. Both are from The Way the Crow Flies. Afterwards, in bed with a book, the spell of television feels remote compared to the journey into the page. To … Continue reading Quotes From Canada; Ann-Marie MacDonald

An Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett

This is the first novella I have read in a very long time.  The last one I can remember reading is The Pearl in junior high.  I thought it was a good story, but because of the length of it, it was hard to really get into.  I felt like just when I should have … Continue reading An Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett

5 Questions For the Holidays

One of the great things about following all of your blogs is getting to hear your thoughts.    I thought it would be fun to ask some Holiday bookish questions to get me in the spirit, and maybe you'll give me some good ideas!  I hope you join in to answer any or all - the more the merrier! … Continue reading 5 Questions For the Holidays