Wrapping Up 2014, Looking Forward 2015
The last post of 2014 has arrived! My annual review of the past year and plans for the next year. This is the fifth time I’ve written this post. I’m pleased as a peach to reach this milestone. I think […]
Category: thoughts
Tidying the TBR List
I originally titled this post ‘Clearing out the TBR List’, but that’s actually just a small part of my annual TBR list review. Once upon a time I liked to keep the list under 100 books. Last summer, the list […]
Review: The Enchanted by Rene Denfeld
Author: Rene Denfeld Title: The EnchantedFormat/Source: eBook/LibraryPublished: March 2014Publisher: HarperLength: 261 pagesGenre: Literary fictionWhy I Read: Intriguing premise, easily accessible through OverdriveRead If You’re: Looking for something literary but different; interested in death row or the prison systemQuote: “This is an […]
Response: Literary Pilgrimages
A few weeks ago, James of James Reads Books posted a Sunday Salon about literary pilgrimages. James defines literary pilgrimage as a “trip taken specifically for book related reasons” that “involves staying away from home at least one night”. I […]
Response: Thoughts on J.R.R. Tolkien
Yesterday, I read two articles about J.R.R. Tolkien that contextualized his work in ways I hadn’t considered before. Both articles gave me a sudden sense of clarity on the topic, so I thought I would note my response to each […]