Welcome to Task It Tuesday! created by the Awesome Felicia The Geeky Blogger and is hosted by Michelle at Because Reading is better than real life! My Tasks this week Write reviews — this goes hand in hand with the Review-a-thon hosted by Book Bumblings this weekend Update SEO — since moving from Blogger to […]
I love reading statistics and as we are half-way through the calendar year it only seems natural to do a mid-way “how am I doing” post. Number of Books Read 40 Number of Books Bought 5 Number of Books from Library 19 Fiction/Non-Fiction Ratio 38 Fiction 2 Non-Fiction Male/Female Authors 9 Male 23 Female Re-reads […]
Hosted by Rose City Reader Beginning: One: Scarlet was descending toward the alley behind the Rieux Tavern when her portscreen chimed in the passenger seat, followed by an automated voice: “Comm received for Mademoiselle Scarlet Benoit from the Toulouse Law Enforcement of Missing Persons.” Hosted by Freda’s Voice Page 56: She extracted the bloodied ID […]
Hosted by Alison Can Read & Parajunkie Q: What are your favorite genres in books? A: I mainly read fiction but my favorite sub-genre is historical fiction. Reading in general can carry you to far off lands with a Reading Rainbow “I can go anywhere” mentality but for me historical novels take it to a whole […]
Hosted by Alison Can Read & Parajunkie Q: 3 favorite heroines, books they’re in, and why you love them A: In no particular order: Elizabeth Bennet, Pride and Prejudice — I love her wit and spunk and is a great character to see grow with time. Hermione Granger, Harry Potter series — books and cleverness […]
Hosted by Alison Can Read & Parajunkie Q: What’s your criteria of a misbehaving author/reviewer? A: For both reviewer and author I think disrespectfulness is a key component to misbehaving. Whether it be an author commenting negatively on an unflattering review or a complete attack on a book. Negative reviews are fine just don’t be […]
Hosted by Alison Can Read & Parajunkie I’m excited to say that I’m this week’s feature! Q: Describe the plots of four favorite books in seven words A: Harry Potter series: You’re a wizard Harry, destroy Voldermort Pride & Prejudice: The basis of every chick-flick + Mr. Darcy Gone with the Wind: Epic southern Civil […]
Hosted by Alison Can Read & Parajunkie’s Views Weekly Prompt: 3 Favorite Book Boyfriends, books they’re in, and why you’ll always love them. A: Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice, He is proud yes, but genuinely cares about people and does not back down from opinions. Severus Snape, Through all seven Harry Potter novels he […]
Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. The Last Painting of Sara de Vos by Dominic Smith Publication Date: Add to Goodreads Pre-Order with Amazon This is what we long for: the profound pleasure of being swept into vivid new worlds, worlds […]
Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. The Storm Sister by Lucinda Riley Publication Date: March 22, 2016 Add to Goodreads Pre-Order with Amazon Ally D’Aplièse is about to compete in one of the world’s most perilous yacht races, when she hears […]