The Borough Press in London has launched a fun meme for those of you who use Twitter. It’s called “Book A Day” and uses the following list for the month of June: Simply tweet once a day, answering the corresponding query for the day of the month, and include the #bookaday hashtag and a photo …
From Booking Through Thursday, I found this question from December 1, 2011 that I’d like to explore: Do you find that your mood affects the things you read? Like, if you’re in a bad mood, do you tend to indulge in reading that will support it or do you try to read things that will …
Oh, just what I need, another challenge! But this one looks so wonderful, I can’t pass it up. (That’s what I said about the others, too, of course.) The 451 Challenge originates from the book “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury, and is hosted and managed by Elizabeth at the As Usual, We Need More Bookshelves …
“Murdered!” said John Tyler. “General Harrison was not murdered! The very idea is absurd!” (p25) “I recognize that ring,” she said, pointing to an exposed finger. “This is Frank! This is my husband!” (p50) Die Like A Hero: A Josiah Beede Mystery by Clyde Linsley © Jan McClintock of We Need More Shelves
The Short Story Reading Challenge is hosted by Kate and has different options for readers on varying levels. This is a genre that more people should try, in my opinion, and one in which you can find as much variety as novels. I have to admit that I’m a sucker for a good short story. …
“Before he could react, there was a movement behind him and a stunning blow at the base of his skull.” (p17) “Boy, as far as I can see, you picked the only genuinely ugly building in Heidelberg.” (p31) Fellowship of Fear by Aaron Elkins © Jan McClintock of We Need More Shelves
I’ve used many everyday items as bookmarks over the years as well as special bookmarks given as gifts or made by hand. Here I’m going to document the many types of bookmarks I use and will link to fun sites online about bookmarks. A great idea: combine the jacket with a bookmark! Jacket + Bookmark …
“The Nellie, a cruising yawl, swung to her anchor without a flutter of the sails, and was at rest. The flood had made, the wind was nearly calm, and being bound down the river, the only thing for it was to come to and wait for the turn of the tide.” First line of Joseph …
