Tag Archives: Bookish Thoughts

Posted on December 9, 2011 by meyoung
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We seem to be on a hiatus, huh? In the meantime, check this out. Absolutely beautiful and magical and happy, not to mention bookish!

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Banned Books Week!

Posted on September 27, 2011 by meyoung
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I am a big fan of Salman Rushdie and I have Ayatollah Khomeini to thank for my discovery of him. I may have eventually discovered him through another means, but I bought Satanic Verses out of sheer curiosity and I … Continue reading →

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Read it before seeing it?

Posted on September 13, 2011 by meyoung
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My 10-year old is dying to see the Harry Potter movies, and she’s seen the first three, but now that she’s started reading the series, she’s refused to see the others until she reads them first, which killed me this … Continue reading →

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Doctor Who does Hamlet

Posted on August 15, 2011 by meyoung
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Skinny boys in suits! A number of months ago I decided to check out the new Doctor Who with Christopher Eccleston and I loved it, and then David Tennant took over, but it was too soon! I wanted more of … Continue reading →

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The Internet is a wonderful place to be or Book Video – Maya Banks Highlander trilogy

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Tricia
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So seriously, the Internet is a wonderful place to be. Many authors, readers, and bloggers are funny, kind, generous, and community minded people. And because of the Internet, community can transcend physical borders and distances and be more inclusive. Back … Continue reading →

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Cover Double Take – JR Ward and Alison Kent

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Tricia
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Since I always wish authors of my favorite series would write faster, and two of my favorite series will end with the next book (I am looking at you Gerard and Brockmann) I am feeling antsy. Started making a list … Continue reading →

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Jane Eyre and Lizzy Bennett: A Conversation

Posted on April 25, 2011 by meyoung
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Last week I saw the latest movie rendition of Jane Eyre, starring Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender. The production was gorgeous and the stars well cast (which is particularly tricky with respect to this story), and it made me want … Continue reading →

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