2009 Reading List

1.The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova2. People’s History of the United States 1492 to Present by Howard Zinn3. Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke4. Jessica Z. by Shawn Klomparens5.Z for Zachariah by Robert C. O’Brien6. The Memory Keeper’s Daughter by Kim Edwards7. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak8.Uglies by Scott Westerfield9. Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery10. Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery11.Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery12. Anne of Windy Poplars by L.M. Montgomery 13. Anne’s […]

Blog New Years Resolutions And Bloggiesta Goals!

Every year I like to make New Years Resolutions. Often, I fail miserably at keeping the resolutions not related to reading, for example I can keep my resolution to read 100 books in a year easily, but don’t do so well at keeping my resolution to work out or eat healthy food. This year, I […]

Top Book Bloggers of 2009

Maintaining a quality, consistently updated blog is a rigorous task. You have to write honest reviews, comment on other blogs, oh and don’t forget actually reading the books you have been sent for review. Without a doubt, the following bloggers deserve recognition for being among my can’t miss blogs of 2009. You probably have all […]

What Are You Reading Monday

What Are You Reading Mondays are hosted by J. Kaye’s Book Blog! Her blog is pretty neat, so check it out and participate. This week I read:The First Man In Rome by Colleen McCullough – I have been reading this since September and have finally finished it. YAY!I am in the middle of reading:Spook by […]

Christmas is here bringing good cheer!

I saw Book Chick City had a post on her Christmas film favorites, and at the end she asked what everyone’s favorites are, and I thought I would write a response on the blog, as her post has inspired me to do so! My top ten Christmas films/specials: 1. It’s A Wonderful LifeWhy?: I can […]

"You've got to roll with the punches to get to what's real"

I love when I can quote Van Halen while still hearing the fabulous Glee version in my head as I quote it. Perhaps this is due to driving around with Glee sound track at full blast?! I just thought I would do a bit of bookish/bloggish updates to those who are curious. First of all, […]