Monthly Archives: September 2011

BBAW, day two: Interview with Jodie of Book Gazing

One of my favorite parts of celebrating Book Blogger Appreciation Week, happening now through Friday, is the chance to find new-to-me bloggers and see what they’re all about. In the past, my interview with other bloggers have been such fun … Continue reading

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BBAW, day one: Community

You know, I never would have imagined I could find a group of people — strangers, initially — with whom I could talk about books and life and cupcakes and form these lasting friendships that have already sustained me through … Continue reading

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Etsy Find Fridays: Pumpkin for you, pumpkin for me

Since September is here and I’ve already had the pleasure of partaking in my first pumpkin spice latte of fall, I figured it’s high time to enjoy the scents of the season. As time goes on, simply drinking my pumpkin … Continue reading

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Book review: ‘Untold Story’ by Monica Ali

Maybe Princess Diana didn’t die. Here’s a little something to rock your mind: you know Diana, beloved and ill-fated figure, mother of the future king of England and charitable woman extraordinaire? In Monica Ali’s imaginative novel Untold Story, her fate … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday: Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, New York

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The sad state of a car sick reader

Nine hours to. Nine hours from. I thought I’d prepared myself for the journey. Spencer and I were up and back to Western New York over Labor Day weekend — two and a half days of fun before back to … Continue reading

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