You know, I notice that I am a fairly lazy blogger. I probably should have made a bloggiesta update earlier, but it just slipped my mind. Sigh. Anyways here are my plans for today: I have some lame boyfriend family things to go to — birthday cake and free dinner. So perhaps, not so lame, […]
Extra Extra Read All About It: African-American Read-In
January 21, 2011
The other day I got a wonderful email from Ari of Reading in Color letting me know about an African-American themed Read-In which is being organized by Ari, Doret, and Edi. According to the NCTE here is the idea behind the read-in: “Schools, churches, libraries, bookstores, community and professional organizations, and interested citizens are urged […]
Whenever, wherever We’re meant to be together: Bloggiesta Number 4
January 19, 2011
Bloggiesta is a blogging marathon with a bit of a Latin flavor, hence the Shakira lyrics (don’t hate, you know she is AWESOME). The 4th Bloggiesta is taking place January 21, 22, and 23. I plan to spend at least 20 hours improving my blog and getting things DONE. Here’s what’s on my to-do list: […]
A Few January Readalongs
December 28, 2010
With the new year comes some exciting readalongs scheduled for January… I can’t freakin wait! The Woman In White at A Literary Odyssey Why: It’s on my Project Fill In The Gaps list. A Vindication of the Rights of Women by Mary Wollenstonecraft at A Year of Feminist Classics Why: I remember studying the significance […]
In 2011 I Hereby Resolve To:
December 27, 2010
1. Not be such a lazy ass. The time has come, said the walrus, to review books within a week of reading them. 2. Stop being a slave to ARCs. More than half of my 2010 reads were review copies. I am dying to read books I already own, and am making pretty good progress […]
Smugglivus And Friday Featured Blogger
December 13, 2010
Hello beautiful readers, I just want to direct your attention to the Smugglivus Best of 2010 and What I’m Looking Forward To In 2011 guest post that I did on The Book Smugglers Blog. AND to Steph Su’s blog where I have recently been the Friday Featured Blogger. It’s nice to spend time some place […]