International Women’s Day – Book Edition

I’m recovering from pneumonia but I couldn’t let the opportunity to share some of my favorite books by some amazing women. Some of these books I’ve discussed or reviewed on the blog but all of them are invaluable to me and my experience as woman and a lover of literature. 1. Americanah – Chimamanda Ngozi…

Up Next: Books

  My cat some how ended up in EVERY shot I tried to take of the books. I’ve been going to Strand Bookstore (NYC) lately, they have really great deals especially their Cheaper than e-book Section.  This week, I decided that I needed more female voices in my head so I picked up: Annie John by…

Do our writers owe us a happy ending?

The past few years brought the rise of trilogies and long series; with that came a new level of fandom that I never expected for readers and writers alike. Since these writers (example JK Rowling, Charlaine Harris and George R.R. Martin) are part of this social media / instant gratification age they’ve succumbed to all…

Next Up

I can’t stop buying books. I’m no where near caught up on my reading but I couldn’t resist spending most of my lunch break at Strand Bookstore today.

100 Word Stories #2

I hated having to quietly tip-toe around what used to be our sanctuary so that I can pack my things and make the most gentle exit. I was not under the illusion that this would last but I wasn’t expecting this. He was done. She just arrived, looking at me intently, her story veiled by…

Book Five: Fight Club

While I’ve seen the movie, I have never read the book so I could not pass it up when I saw it for $4.98 in the bargain section of Barnes. I’m 20 pages in. The most engaging read since I read The Goddess Chronicle.

Quotes and Things

One of my favorite quotes in one of my favorite books. The Little Prince. So beautiful in it’s simplicity.

Book Addicts Anonymous

I’m tired, had a long day at work and I’m trying to unwind…trying to meander my way through my internet news sources, Reddit, and Imgur and find some cute cat photos to make me smile. I opened WordPress, read all the blogs I follow, checked the daily prompt and then realized that at some point…