Hi Everyone, I hope this post finds everyone safe and healthy So May 2020 was A MONTH. Pretty much as a result, I got a bunch of reading done. Reading, particularly fiction, has always been my escape -- how I cope with stressful situations. I read a total of 14 books last month, which works…
Hello Everyone, Black Lives Matter Recent events have brought some long-overdue conversations to the forefront. As a white person I acknowledge a level of privilege based solely on the colour of my skin. I also realize a lack of knowledge about issues of racism in Canada. Yes people, systematic racism is NOT an American construct.…
Hi Everyone, One of my goals in 2020, was to read nonfiction. While I'm beginning to think 30% was a bit ambitious, I can definitely do better than the 7% I'm currently sitting at. I came across this readathon which seems like the perfect motivation. Springathon was created by Natalie @ A Curious Reader, Emma @…
So April was an odd month. I had more time to read, but found I couldn't focus on anything. I'm currently in the middle of eight books. I did manage to read 14 books though, which worked out to 4622 pages. Starting in April, I decided to set a monthly theme for my reading. This…
Hi Everyone, When I picked up Sword and Pen, I was faced with the dilemma of readers everywhere. It is the last book in a series. Part of me wanted to devour it, part of me wanted to savour every sentence. The Great Library Series by Rachel Caine is a YA dystopian fantasy centred around…
Hi Everyone, So, it's Tuesday again! (Actually, it's Wednesday, but oh well). Time for another Top 5 Tuesday. What is Top 5 Tuesday you ask? It is a weekly challenge hosted by The Bionic Book Worm. This week's topic. Series I would like to start. Oh, there are so many of those. I've decided this…
Hey Everyone, So this is a Top 5 Tuesday topic from March 10, 2020. I really wanted to do these topics, but March was a crazy month for me so I didn't get a chance. Top 5 Tuesday is a weekly challenge organized by The Bionic Book Worm. As per the title, the task is…
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to say THANK YOU!! to all essential workers who are putting themselves at risk. You are very much appreciated. Top 5 Tuesday is a weekly challenge run by the lovely Bionic Book Worm. This week's topic is particularly true for me. The trick was narrowing it down to five. There…
Hi Everyone, Spring appears to have finally sprung in my area of the world (knock on wood). When I saw this tag on Elli's (AceReader) blog, it seemed appropriate -- and looked like fun. The tag was originally created by the BookTube channel The Naughty Librarian. #1 -- Flowers - A Fresh Take on a…
Hi Everyone, Yes, I know it is no longer Tuesday, but this week got kind of crazy. Given the state of the world, we could all use a book or two to make us laugh. Top 5 Tuesday is a weekly challenge organized by The Bionic Book Worm. These are in no particular order. #5…
