Formerly well-known as California Bookstore Day, CBD is now expanding nationally, changing its name to Independent Bookstore Day. On May 2, 2015 indie bookstores across the country will be holdingContinue reading “Independent Bookstore Day is coming”
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Quote of the Day-April 5, 2015
“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” –George Eliot
Day 3: A book universally acknowledged…
It was 1996. The channel A&E was airing Pride and Prejudice, a new adaptation that aired in the UK on the BBC. We only had two television sets and as a nine-yearContinue reading “Day 3: A book universally acknowledged…”
Quote of the Day-April 4, 2015
Woman is fine for her own satisfaction alone. No man will admire her the more, no woman will like her the better for it. Neatness and fashion are enough forContinue reading “Quote of the Day-April 4, 2015”
#ReadingMyLibrary Challenge
To keep up with the theme of libraries today, I am signing up for the #ReadingMyLibary Challenge! This was started by fellow book bloggers, Stefani @Caught Read Handed and AmyContinue reading “#ReadingMyLibrary Challenge”
Day 2: Libraries
Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation.” –Walter Cronkite My first memory of entering a library was enchantment. This wasContinue reading “Day 2: Libraries”
Quote of the Day–April 3, 2015
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” –Eleanor Roosevelt
Quote of the Day–April 2, 2015
Nothing is more deceitful than the appearance of humility. It is often only carelessness of opinion, and sometimes an indirect boast.” –Jane Austen
Quote of the Day–April 1, 2015
There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature.” –Jane Austen
The Grantchester Mysteries-a unique British mystery
The Granchester Mysteries by James Runice so far consist of three volumes: Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death (2012) Sidney Chambers and the Perils of the Night (2013) SidneyContinue reading “The Grantchester Mysteries-a unique British mystery”