I was born and raised in beautiful state. It’s also a state that isn’t big on most people’s travel radars, unless you have a personal connection to it. I’m not quite sure why that is – it’s probably a combination of location and lack of a major big city that people actually want to visit.… Continue reading Michigan
Author: Emily
Book-hoarding INFJ who likes to leave the Shire and go on adventures.
Polysyllabic Spree – May 2015
May was an ok reading month. I was hoping to read more, but I did read some good stuff this month. Let’s take a look! Books Read: 9 Already reviewed: The House of Paper by Carlos María Domínguez A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson 10% Happier by Dan Harris FICTION I finished listening to the… Continue reading Polysyllabic Spree – May 2015
Book Expo America / BEA 2015 Recap
(For those who may not be familiar with BEA (Book Expo America): it’s a 3 day industry conference held annually for publishers, booksellers, librarians, press (including Book Bloggers) and other people connected with the industry to network and receive information about new authors and upcoming releases.) I think this was my 4th BEA, and it was… Continue reading Book Expo America / BEA 2015 Recap
10% Happier by Dan Harris
10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works–A True Story is a book by ABC News anchor Dan Harris, who had an on-air panic attack and then started to seek out self help from popular books. It also possibly wins the award… Continue reading 10% Happier by Dan Harris
Sunday Night Lunch (Weekly Recap 5.31.15)
Hello from my sofa in Brooklyn where I have been hermit-ing away all weekend, recovering from BEA! It was a wonderful week though, and I will be posting a full recap of the event, the great books I acquired, and the wonderful bloggers I got to meet and spend time with. Friday night Graham and… Continue reading Sunday Night Lunch (Weekly Recap 5.31.15)
Words to live by: Douglas Adams
Monday was Towel Day – an annual celebration of the wonderful Douglas Adams. I first read his books in high school, and it was the first time I read books written for adults that were funny. I was instantly hooked, and have remained so. (Fellow Adams fans probably noticed that the name of my blog… Continue reading Words to live by: Douglas Adams
On “Putdownable” books // A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson
“Last Friday these two guys were tossing around a ball and one guy nailed the other right in the face. I mean, it was a mess, blood everywhere, the nurse came out, the place was in chaos, his girlfriend was all freaking out, and you just sat there and read. I mean, you never even… Continue reading On “Putdownable” books // A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson
Peru, part 2
This post continues the travelogue of our adventures in Peru. If you missed part 1, you can catch up here. // After leaving Colca Canyon, we continued on to Puno, which was HQ for our Lake Titicaca explorations. Our first stop was the floating islands of Uros. These historic islands are made entirely from reeds – it’s… Continue reading Peru, part 2
Sunday Night Lunch (Weekly Recap 5.24.15)
Hello and Happy Sunday! Graham and I drove back from Michigan on Friday and Saturday. We split the 12 hour drive in half, which was much nicer than doing it all in one go like we did on the way there! We’re home in Brooklyn, and it’s going to be a busy 3 days leading up… Continue reading Sunday Night Lunch (Weekly Recap 5.24.15)
Peru, part 1
When we started planning our trip to South America, we spent several full days looking at tour itineraries and trying to figure out where to go and how to spend our time. We considered Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, Chili, Peru, Ecuador and different plans that included any and all combinations of those countries. A lot of… Continue reading Peru, part 1
Top Ten Favorite Book Covers
It’s a freebie week on Top Ten Tuesday (hosted by The Broke and the Bookish) – we’re free to pick any topic our little hearts desire. Since I just start participating in TTT, I decided to look back through the old topics and select one I wanted to do. I love book cover design, so I… Continue reading Top Ten Favorite Book Covers
First lines
I love a great first line of a novel. It’s an opportunity to captivate right from the beginning. I’ve trudged through openings of novels that are weak, boring, or difficult and found reward on the other side, but isn’t it so much better when a novel’s first line is wonderful? A little burst that snaps… Continue reading First lines