Category Archives: reading
Casual Poet by ToddBot: Rimbaud
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Music by Vanessa Kafka (A.K.A My Friends Are Talented, Which Only Increases Their Awesomeness)
I remember being in 5th grade at a talent show, and this girl with short hair just gets up on auditorium’s stage, and starts belting out a song (I think it was Whitney Houston? I have a horrible memory) with … Continue reading
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Cover Friday (on Saturday): Room by Emma Donoghue
I am overwhelmed by this book… in a very, very good way. Cover design by Fearn Cutler de Vicq who, 1) has quite possibly the coolest name ever and 2) she and her husband (designer Roberto de Vicq) run a … Continue reading
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The Dogs of Babel
The Dogs of Babel is the perfect book to finish on Valentine’s Day, which is exactly what I did. It is a post-mortem love story of a grief-stricken man trying to unlock the clues of his beloved wife’s death, with … Continue reading
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Currently Reading and Drinking
A few days back, Oh Joy! posted the idea that for a quick, effortless treat, add marshmallows to your tea! It makes the brew creamy and slightly sweet; and can curb your craving for a tea latte in a pinch! … Continue reading
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The Longest Short Book, Ever.
I am ashamed to admit that I have been reading the same book for the past 6.5 weeks. No, it’s not Anna Karenina. Nor is it Ulysses. Nor have I dedicated myself to reading the entire His Dark Materials Philip Pullman … Continue reading
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Readmill and Show Time!
Perusing Swiss Miss this morning, I came upon a new app called “Readmill.” Now, with about a million apps out there (ok, at least GoodReads) centered around books and reading, as far as I know Readmill seems to be the … Continue reading
