Things have been getting out of hand. What used to be a mildly annoying bad habit has escalated to a new level. There is blood, there is torn flesh, there is pain.I cannot stop biting my nails.And all the skin around the nails, too. I have always struggled with this tendency and started biting them … [Read more...]
Books for Boys (and a trip down memory lane)
It started with a tweet.Last night I tweeted Judy Blume asking a question I had wondered about for years. I could have just re-read the book to find out, but instead I got a reply from the author herself! I asked if she had updated Are You There God, It's Me Margaret to make it more relevant … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Bookworm
I hope her love of books continues forever! … [Read more...]
The Midwife of Venice: Review and Giveaway
In her stunning novel, The Midwife of Venice (now a phenomenal Canadian bestseller), Roberta Rich weaves a suspenseful tale of love and loss against the backdrop of Renaissance Venice. Here, wealthy Christians and impoverished Jews lead separate lives. Christians enjoy … [Read more...]
Closed: Win a copy of The Midwife of Venice! Congratulations to Grace!
Looking for a great summer read? Look no further! Amreen from The Balancing Act is so excited to share with you a book she describes as stunning. The Midwife of Venice is so captivating and rich you won't be able to put it down. Amreen is so excited to be giving away a copy … [Read more...]
Three Books
I love to read, but with three kids shrieking at my ankles, I don't make the time for it I once did. I do miss diving into a rich, deep novel and getting lost in the tales the characters weave for me, and now that I am done my real estate course and intend to kick back and catch up on all the … [Read more...]
bookacide
There is outrage this morning amongst bibliophiles due to the proposed closing of school libraries as we know them in favour of replacing them with digital reference centres. All books are being moved into the classrooms (or tossed into bonfires) and the libraries are being replaced by high tech … [Read more...]
Shelf Shaping
I love setting up bookshelves. And I'm kinda nerdy about it.I think I love it because, for me, it's a work in progress. I'm forever tweaking - rearranging items or finding spaces for new books, or a photograph. This time around, I've even a potted plant or two since the shelves now face a … [Read more...]
Coping with the January Blahs
I've been suffering from a major case of the January doldrums. It's cold, mornings are dark, and I've been finding it hard to motivate myself for even the most menial of tasks. But, in the past few days, I've perked up and found ways to cope on these dullest of winter days. Firstly, … [Read more...]
Intentions
I never make resolutions...instead I have intentions. Y'know...things I intend to do.This year I only have 3 that are important - #2 being the most important. 1) I intend to FINALLY lose those last 7 pounds that have been stuck to me since my last pregnancy. It's … [Read more...]
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