Today is Father’s Day and while we recognize how great our own fathers are, let’s take a break and recognize these memorable literary fathers, with comforting words on the side (some statements may come from a Huffington Post article):
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Ten Best Moms in Literature
Happy Mother’s Day! As we celebrate and give the love and affection our own mothers rightfully deserve, let us take the time to celebrate the great moms of literature ( what would we do without their comforting thoughts and words):
10 Poetry Books for Poetry Month
Want to start reading poetry but don’t know where to start? Here are 10 great poetry books from amazing poets that will help you get started and, hopefully, have you appreciate poetry more! The Collected Poems by Langston Hughes The Complete Collected Poems by Maya Angelou The Complete Poems by Emily Brontë Selected Poems by RobertContinue reading “10 Poetry Books for Poetry Month”
New Year’s Resolutions
I don’t make New Year’s resolutions that much. It is not because I don’t keep them, just I never really saw the point to them. However, 2017 was an eye-opening year for me, the good and the bad. For 2018, in order for me to not feel stagnant in my life, New Year’s Resolutions areContinue reading “New Year’s Resolutions”
Jane Austen’s Popularity
Other Janeites have always understood why Jane Austen’s popularity has endured for all these years. However, to the rest, they are not only catching on but amazed at how, 200 years after her death, Austen still remains to be popular and relevant in this century. And one article suggests that it is the way ofContinue reading “Jane Austen’s Popularity”
22 Places In The UK that Jane Austen Fans Must Visit
BuzzFeed compiled a list of beautiful places that every Jane Austen fan should visit. And if I had the money, I would be hopping on a plane right now. Check them out (not in any particular order): 1. Jane Austen House Museum, Hampshire No list can be complete without putting the Jane Austen House Museum.Continue reading “22 Places In The UK that Jane Austen Fans Must Visit”
Weekly Tea Discussion: Libraries Reconnection With Reading
It’s that time of year again. Temperatures rise, the sun seems to shine so much brighter, and summer reading arrives in full swing. Summer Reading, not only in schools, but a popular staple in public libraries. It is a special time where they really promote the great programs that occur and provide a great alternativeContinue reading “Weekly Tea Discussion: Libraries Reconnection With Reading”
Top Ten Tuesday: Recently Added Books To My TBR List
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and Bookish. This week’s post is: 10 Books From X Genre That I’ve Recently Added To My TBR List — I want to know what books have piqued your interest lately from whatever genre you choose! I read different genres so it wouldn’t make senseContinue reading “Top Ten Tuesday: Recently Added Books To My TBR List”
BookCon 2017: A Disappointing Recap
BookCon has come and gone for the year 2017 and for the second time I was able to attend this time around. My rating for my second appearance at BookCon? A little bit disappointing.
Amazon Books Won’t Bring Indie Bookstores to Their Knees
When I first heard that Amazon was opening bookstores, this was my initial reaction: By creating their online business, Amazon has cornered a huge market of book buying which most of the purchasing is done online. So why would Amazon take the risk of opening a brick and mortar bookstore, especially when a lot ofContinue reading “Amazon Books Won’t Bring Indie Bookstores to Their Knees”
cup of tea with that book, please 