A couple of weeks ago I posted a list of movies that feature women who showcase their femininity in different, inspiring ways, and I wanted to do the same with books! Of course, there are so many books I could talk about, but I’ll try to keep this relatively short. If you have any others, … Continue reading Femininity: A List of Books
Four books finished this month! And a few more lined up as I begin my unit on crime literature at uni. Felicity by Mary Oliver: A simple, lovely book of poetry. Not difficult to read or understand, but not too simple like some contemporary poetry can be. 4 stars. A Writing Life by Annie Dillard: … Continue reading October 2021 Reads
I finished reading one book this month, and it was a short story of only 70 little pages. It would have gone unread on my shelf, only I had to reference it in my final assignment of the trimester, so I dutifully read the entire thing. I loved it. Bartleby, the Scrivener written by Herman … Continue reading September 2021 Reads
The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku: Despite what Eddie Jaku has experienced and written about, this was an accessible book that makes an impact without being too graphic. 4 stars. Exciting Times by Naoise Dolan: Interestingly written, and captivating even though nothing really stood out to me. I did like the protagonist’s thoughts … Continue reading August 2021 Reads
If you had told me a year ago that I would delete my Goodreads account (on top of Google!) I wouldn’t have believed you. Simply put, Goodreads (a website that allows you to track your reading, follow other readers and authors, and compile categories such as “to-be-read”) was always my favourite place to be. I … Continue reading Why I Deleted my Goodreads Account
I’ve read a lot this month, and it’s proven to be rewarding and enjoyable. Here are my reviews: American Gods (American Gods #1) by Neil Gaiman My rating: 2 of 5 stars I had to read this fantasy fiction for uni; it isn’t something I would naturally gravitate towards. I tend not to read things … Continue reading July 2021 Reading
The beginning of May did not offer much hope for reading. I felt like I was barely scraping through, hardly picking up anything. But something changed and it ended up being a very big month for reading, which I loved. It really is such a big part of my life. It’s one of the main … Continue reading May 2021 Reading
I read a lot in April because I had my wisdom teeth taken out and I chose to spend the following week reading! It was a good time, and now I’m very ahead on my goal to read 52 books this year. There are lots of books this month, so if you’re still reading by … Continue reading April 2021 Reading
This was a slow month. I finished three books but haven’t made too much progress with what I’m currently reading, either. But that’s okay! Here’s what I read. Breath (James Nestor) I gave 4 of 5 stars. This was an entertaining yet factual book exploring the science and history behind breathing; both the good and … Continue reading March 2021 Reading
I don’t know that I’ve spoken about it specifically, but I’ve been working at a bookstore for the last five months. When people find out there’s usually one of two responses; either, “that’s the best job, you’re surrounded by books all day!” or “retail is the worst, what do you plan on doing in the … Continue reading finding contentment in a bookstore
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