This makes me think of desert island discs and is, I imagine, and equally difficult question! I mean, realistically, I’d want my Kindle and some kind of solar powered battery charger so I could have a few thousand to keep me busy until I was either rescued or died of starvation/was swept out to READ MORE
Category: Link-Up
LINK-UP | IT’S MONDAY! WHAT ARE YOU READING?
I’ve had a great reading week this week. Mostly because of one book, a book that I only recently discovered, but that was exactly what I needed to read right now. Read on to find out which one it was! Just shelved: We Are Not Free is an incredibly READ MORE
WEDNESDAY BLOGGING CHALLENGE | FIVE THINGS I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT
I’m not going to take this prompt literally, because if I did the entire list would be medicines that I literally can’t live without, my kid, and maybe food and water, and man that would be a boring list (other than my kid, of course, who is the best). So let’s try to find READ MORE
TOP TEN TUESDAY | BOOKS I READ IN ONE SITTING (OR WANTED TO)
I’ve never been a very fast reader, so reading books in one sitting pretty much never happens. But there are a few that I’ve included here, and a few more that, had I been able to read faster or been able to read all day rather than needing to do things to keep a READ MORE
LINK-UP | IT’S MONDAY! WHAT ARE YOU READING?
I had a hard time sticking with one book this week, the result being that while I did do some reading, I only finished one book. But it was a great one! Just shelved: This is the third Angie Thomas book I’ve read, and I have to say, the woman cannot READ MORE
WEDNESDAY BLOGGING CHALLENGE | FAVE HOLIDAY & RECIPE
So I’m not that big on holidays as a rule, but all the indifference I load onto Easter, Thanksgiving, Canada Day and Victoria Day is balanced out by my complete enthusiasm when it comes to Christmas. There are some great Christmas recipes that we make in my family, but I also use it as READ MORE
TOP TEN TUESDAY | BOOK TITLES IN THE FORM OF A QUESTION
Another of these ones where I have to Google and comb shelves to try and find some that fit! Made it to ten, but aren’t all great picks, I have to admit! Well, that’s it READ MORE
LINK-UP | IT’S MONDAY! WHAT ARE YOU READING?
I didn’t manage to finish quite as many books this week as I did last week, but I still did a bit of reading. I also managed to get outside a little bit – had a family day with sprinkler and wading pool and take-out dinner on my in-laws’ patio – which was great. READ MORE
WEDNESDAY BLOGGING CHALLENGE | BEST MEMOIR/BIOGRAPHY
This is a great but difficult prompt. I can tell you right now, I will not be picking only one book this week! I enjoy memoirs if they’re well written and about an interesting person’s life and experiences. Even if it’s a person I don’t care about that much, if the book is good, READ MORE
TOP TEN TUESDAY | WHAT I LOVE ABOUT READING
What DON’T I love about reading? I mean, it’s basically magic. Here’s why: It lets me visit other places. Sometimes it’s a country I’ve never been to, sometimes it’s a time long past, sometimes it’s a whole other planet or imaginary place. I get to make lots of new friends without, you know, having READ MORE
LINK UP | IT’S MONDAY! WHAT ARE YOU READING?
So it’s been a while since I finished any books to include in a Monday post. Three weeks, to be precise. But this week I somehow managed to dive headfirst back into reading, and finally have something to report! Possibly enough to make up for the gap. Just shelved: READ MORE
WEDNESDAY BLOGGING CHALLENGE | A PERSON WHO INSPIRES ME
This week’s prompt is a person who inspires me. This is my second go at this post, because it took me a while to come up with the right person to talk about. Mainly because of everyone I’ve ever known, read, or learned about, the person who inspires me the most is my kid. READ MORE
TOP TEN TUESDAY | NEW RELEASES FOR THE 2ND HALF OF 2021
I am writing this well in advance, and realizing that I haven’t even glanced at any lists of books coming up later this year. So I’m about to get into it and take you all along for the ride! Here are the books coming out from September to December that I’m anywhere form mildly curious READ MORE
WEDNESDAY BLOGGING CHALLENGE | SADDEST BOOKS I’VE EVER READ
I love a novel that can make me care so deeply for the characters that when something bad happens, it feels like it’s happening to me or someone I love. Likewise if I find a memoir or non-fiction that makes me feel deeply invested and involved, it will stay with me forever. I couldn’t READ MORE
TOP TEN TUESDAY | TOP TEN BOOKS ON MY WISHLIST
This week’s prompt is a special one. We’re to share the top books on our wishlists along with a link to our Amazon wish list (here’s mine) so that we can go around like tiny happiness fairies gifting each other books in honour of Jana’s birthday! So the first thing to say is, happy READ MORE
TOP TEN TUESDAY | BOOKS ON MY SUMMER TBR
I used to love reading outside in the summer. I’d find a spot where I could have my head in the shade, the rest of me in the sun, use my bag as a pillow and just lose myself in another world while soaking up some vitamin D. I can’t enjoy summers the same READ MORE
LINK-UP | IT’S MONDAY! WHAT ARE YOU READING?
I skipped the last couple of weeks because I didn’t manage to finish a single book. I got stuck listening to A Place for Us and then didn’t make any progress on anything. It didn’t help that I also started watching The Great British Bake Off (I’m only on season 7 now, so please READ MORE
WEDNESDAY BLOGGING CHALLENGE | BEST GIFT IDEAS
The prompt this week was “the best gift you’ve ever received,” but I really can’t choose one. So instead, I’m going to share a few great bookish gift ideas (some I have received) that most book-lovers would enjoy! A subscription to a literary magazine. My favourites are Bookmarks, which is great if you’re a READ MORE