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Sherlock Holmes
We are currently watching old episodes of Elementary, since all of our teams won this weekend. It got me thinking about all the Sherlock Holmes stories and Sherlock-esque tales that exist. I love the show Elementary. I enjoyed the movie … Continue reading
Posted in Just an Update, Movies and TV
Tagged books, classics, Elementary, English mystery, mysteries, Sherlock Holmes
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Let the Season of Witches Begin…
I am so excited to read this book. Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese is an historical fiction novel, set during the Salem Witch Trials and, as you might have guessed it, stars a Mr. Nathaniel Hawthorne. I loved The Scarlet … Continue reading
Posted in Current Reads, Just an Update
Tagged classics, historical fiction, magic, retellings, Salem Witch Trial, witches
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Banned Books Week Day 2
Hello All, Last night, I could not sleep due to health reasons. Then the alarm went off at 4am, so Mom and I could watch The Queen’s funeral. It was incredible. A few of my favorite books are constantly on … Continue reading
Posted in Banned Books
Tagged banned books, Books for All, classics, favorites, middle grade books, must read
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A Quote to Begin the Week
“Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterward.” ~Kurt Vonnegut I am always a firm believer that it is always best to find the positive … Continue reading
RGRC Book #1
Hi Everyone, After several delays, due to website issues and health issues, I finally started the Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge on Book Lover’s Day. I have been wanting to do this challenge for numerous years, but I kept procrastinating over … Continue reading
Posted in Fiction Books
Tagged big brother, classics, Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge
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A Quote to Begin the Day…
“There is no such thing as a moral or an immoral book. Books are well written, or badly written. That is all.” – Oscar Wilde How are you celebrating Banned Books Week? Enjoy! ~Ariesgrl
Posted in Quotes
Tagged banned books, books, classics, controversy, life, reading, right to read
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Read with Ariesgrl
Good Morning, How are you? Are you all as excited about September and the coming Fall, as I am? Last month, I chose Gone with the Wind as the Read with Ariesgrl. I didn’t get the chance to finish, nor … Continue reading
Read with Ariesgrl
Hi Everyone, In case you didn’t see yesterday’s post, today marks the beginning of a feature here on the site. Each month, I will be picking a book that has been on my dream list for years, and I will … Continue reading
A Question or Two for You:
Hi Everyone, Happy last day of July!!! July was a big month in the world of literature. New surprise releases from Harper Lee and Dr. Seuss. Were you excited about either of these titles? If so, have you read either … Continue reading
A Quote to Begin the Day…
“Burdens are for shoulders strong enough to carry them.” ~Margaret Mitchell I must admit, I haven’t read Gone With the Wind as of yet, but it has been on my Wish List since I was a young girl. I … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged authors, books, classics, life, reading, Reading Challenge, writing
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