End of Year Book Survey
Hosted by Jamie @ Perpetual Page Turner, I like how this survey delves into the specifics of books read. I did remove some of the questions that don’t apply to me, so be sure to visit the original post if […]
Family Reads: House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski
Welcome to Family Reads! Family Reads is a monthly feature where my mom, dad or sister and I read and discuss a book. Posts with a link-up go live around the last Sunday of each month, so feel free to […]
Brief Thoughts: Road Trip Rwanda by Will Ferguson
Road Trip Rwanda by Will Ferguson ★★★★ Will Ferguson writes fiction and non-fiction, but I most enjoy his travel writing. His book, Hitching Rides with Buddha, probably had the biggest influence on my interest in Japan in that it really […]
December Book Haul
A few weeks ago I started working seasonally at a bookstore. I’ve been having a great time helping people find the books they’re looking for. This weekend was staff appreciation, which meant an extra discount on top of the regular […]
Review: The Rights of the Reader by Daniel Pennac
Translator: Sarah ArdizzoneAuthor: Daniel PennacTitle: The Rights of the ReaderFormat/Source: Paperback/library Published: 2006 (English trans.; original 1992)Publisher: Candlewick PressLength: 165 pagesGenre: Non-fictionWhy I Read: Library browsing, relevantRead If You’re: Feeling frustrated with your reading habits Quote: “What makes teaching it so difficult […]