... since three huge changes in my life took place. Last August everything became different, for the first time in a long time. I had been doing internships for two years since graduating, applying for every job I could and going a bit mad as a result. No money + unsatisfying work + having to… Continue reading It’s Been A Year…
The Grass Harp by Truman Capote (Part of the Capote Readathon)
This post is part of the Summer Capote Readathon with The Literary Sisters. Feel free to join in! I first read this novella in 2008 when I was in the midst of an obsession with Capote and his writing. I tore through his books and declared him to be one of my favourite writers.… Continue reading The Grass Harp by Truman Capote (Part of the Capote Readathon)
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Capote Readathon: Short Stories (Part One)
As part of the Capote Summer Readathon, Kirsty and I are reading the twelve short stories included in A Capote Reader. For July we have read the first six of these. They vary in length, style, and subject, and they are a joy to read. Which of these have or will you read? Miriam I… Continue reading Capote Readathon: Short Stories (Part One)
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Top Ten Books On My TBR
This was supposed to be a Top Ten Tuesday post, but I haven't had the time recently to post on the correct day! So I thought I'd share this on a random day instead. I tried and failed to actually rank these in some kind of order (they all look amazing) so they have ended… Continue reading Top Ten Books On My TBR
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The Official Blog Tour for Hild!
Just a quick note to say that I am very pleased and excited to announce that I am taking part in the official blog tour for Hild by Nicola Griffith! It will be published by Blackfriars Books (an imprint of Little, Brown) on 24th July, and I will be posting about it on 6th August.… Continue reading The Official Blog Tour for Hild!
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Top 5 Books of 2014… So Far!
Already we have reached the sun of the year, the hot nights and outdoor lunchtimes that tell us it’s summer. Already it is July! We are about half way through 2014, and so it is a good time to look back at the year so far and assess what we’ve done, what we liked and… Continue reading Top 5 Books of 2014… So Far!
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Wild: The Movie!
Last year I read Wild by Cheryl Strayed and absolutely loved it. I read around it a fair bit too, reading lots of interviews with Cheryl and reading about the upcoming movie adaptation starring Reese Witherspoon. And now, finally, here is the trailer! The film will be released in December 2014 and I can't wait… Continue reading Wild: The Movie!
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Bookshelf Adventures: Colette
As regular readers will know, I have been thinking (and writing!) a lot recently about how difficult it can be to know what to read next, how to deal with pressure to keep up with new books, and the importance of going back to our bookshelves. With this in mind, I raided the bookshelves at… Continue reading Bookshelf Adventures: Colette
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The Mortgaged Heart by Carson McCullers (A Poem for Thursday)
The dead demand a double vision. A furthered zone, Ghostly decision of apportionment. For the dead can claim The lover's senses, the mortgaged heart. Watch twice the orchard blossoms in grey rain And to the cold rose skies bring twin surprise. Endure each summons once, and once again; Experience multiplied by two - the duty… Continue reading The Mortgaged Heart by Carson McCullers (A Poem for Thursday)
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WWW Wednesday: I’m finally joining in with a meme!
WWW Wednesday is the brainchild of 'MizB' over at Should Be Reading. Every Wednesday loads of book bloggers join in and I've enjoyed reading their posts, so thought I would finally get involved. The rules are very simple: all you have to do is answer three questions. What are you currently reading? What did you… Continue reading WWW Wednesday: I’m finally joining in with a meme!
These Little Words 