A few weeks ago, I got an email from Book Outlet announcing a surprise sale in which each customer is sent a mystery coupon ranging anywhere from 15% to 50% off their total order. Although I wasn't planning to buy any books, my curiosity got the better of me, and I clicked through to see which... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Tuesday: The Longest Books I’ve Read
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme created by The Broke and the Bookish blog, and now hosted at That Artsy Reader Girl. This week’s topic is: The Longest Books I've Read It's possible I'm forgetting a book or two that are longer than some of the ones on this list, but after scrolling... Continue Reading →
Six Degrees of Separation: The Outsiders
The 6 Degrees of Separation meme is a monthly meme hosted at booksaremyfavoriteandbest, that explores the ways in which a chosen book can be linked to six other books. The October 2018 book is: The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton My chain this month features: paintings, Pulitzer Prize winners, mysteries, museums, Victorians, and Egyptians. I haven't read The... Continue Reading →
Persephone Readathon #2 Open Post: Day 10
It's almost time to bid farewell to this round of the readathon. I hope you're all having a lovely weekend and are enjoying your Persephone reads! You can still enter Karen's giveaway for a chance to win a copy of Cheerful Weather for the Wedding over at Books and Chocolate. Here’s where you can share what you’re... Continue Reading →
Persephone Readathon #2 Open Post: Days 8-9
This has been a difficult week. I haven't gotten as much reading, blogging, or blog hopping in as I had planned. What little bit I have managed however, has served as a nice distraction. I hope that's been the case for you all as well. Enjoy these last few days of the readathon! Here’s where... Continue Reading →
Persephone Readathon #2 Open Post: Days 6-7
I can't believe how quickly this readathon is flying by! Hope you're all enjoying your Persephone reads. Here’s where you can share what you’re up to on days six and seven of the Persephone Readathon #2. (See Open Post: Day 1, Open Post: Days 2-3, Open Post: Days 4-5) Don’t forget to share your readathon experience... Continue Reading →
Persephone Readathon #2 Open Post: Days 4-5
Welcome back, readathoners! How is your reading going so far? Here’s where you can share what you’re up to on days four and five of the Persephone Readathon #2. (See Open Post: Day 1, Open Post: Days 2-3) Don’t forget to share your readathon experience and follow along with #PersephoneReadathon. As always, more details about the... Continue Reading →
Persephone Readathon #2 Open Post: Days 2-3
Happy weekend! Here’s where you can share what you’re up to on days two and three of the Persephone Readathon #2. (You can find the open post for day one here) Don't forget to share your readathon experience and follow along with #PersephoneReadathon. As always, more details about the readathon can be found on my Persephone... Continue Reading →
Persephone Readathon #2 Open Post: Day 1
Welcome to the second round of the Persephone Readathon! I hope you are as excited as I am to read, review, and chat about Persephone Books over the next ten days. Keep scrolling for some important readathon details… A few reminders: -The readathon runs from Friday, September 21st through Sunday, September 30th. –Don’t forget... Continue Reading →
Persephone Readathon #2 Challenge List
It's a truth universally acknowledged, that a readathon is more fun with a few challenges... For those interested, I’ve put together a list of ten optional challenges that can be completed at any point during the event. Feel free to do as many or as few as you’d like. You can share your responses on... Continue Reading →