I cannot express how thankful I am for slow weekends. Most of my time is spent hurrying around, working, making appointments, completing tasks and errands, etc. But today was different, and for that I am grateful. Today our son woke…
From the Bookshelf: Death on the Nile
Happy Friday! I cannot believe this week is almost over. I don’t know about anyone else, but I go through periods when I read a lot, and other periods when I read nothing. There is no in between for me….
Autumn Bucket List
Happy First Day of September! It’s sadly not the first day of fall yet, but it is finally socially acceptable to begin autumnal traditions such as making yummy soups, wearing cozy sweaters, murdering teenagers in corn fields, and even grabbing…
May’s Book Club Read: “Never Have I Ever,” by Joshilyn Jackson
Hello, everyone! If you have been following, you know I am starting a book club called “Waiting for Merlot” this coming May. As promised, today is the book reveal! Waiting for Merlot’s first book club read with be Never Have I Ever by…
I’m Starting a Book Club!
Hello, everyone! I am excited to announce that I am beginning a virtual book club called “Waiting for Merlot.” I decided to create this virtual bookclub a few weeks ago when this quarantine began. I think it will be an…
Literature for Summertime
Is there anything better than reading a good book on the beach with nothing but the sound of the waves crashing on the shore? Probably not. I am a huge fan of seasonal reading, and have previously created book lists for autumn,…
Literature that Changed My Life
I remember the first time I cried while reading a book. I was reading The Great Gatsby. The funeral scene stunned me: how a man with so many “friends” could have such an empty funeral. I cried sporadically for about three…
Literature for Christmastime
Is there anything better than curling up with a good book or story in front of a warm fire with a cup of hot cocoa? Probably not. I’m sharing some of my favorite Christmastime literature below. Let me know what you…
Book Review: An Unwanted Guest
“An Unwanted Guest” is a classic murder mystery that will have you up all night.
My Ex Who Can’t Grow Up: Holden Caulfield
How do we view literature as we grow older?
Agatha Christie, Where Have You Been My Whole Life?
In my quest to begin reading regularly again I decided to pick a good old fashioned crowd pleaser. For those of you who do not know, I am a horror fanatic. I love horror films, gothic literature, horror conventions, etc. Here…
Reading After a Drought
“Water, water every where, nor any drop to drink.” Reading has always been a passion of mine. It is so easy to pick up a book and let your mind wander away to some distant world, leaving everything behind. I…
