Alexandra Bracken’s book “The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding” is obviously written for middle school age children. However, that did not stop me from enjoying it. If you are looking for the ultimate Halloween read run to your nearest bookstore and grab this! Bracken begins with introducing Prosper in his hometown’s Founder’s Day Festival. The…… Continue reading The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding – Alexandra Bracken
Ladies: Book Purse!Complete your bibliophile style with a purse made from a book cover. Book Coaster! Who said all coffee table books had to be readable? Library Card Art! Note your most memorable dates in true bookworm fashion! Book Bracelet! Wear your heart on your sleeve and your favorite book on your wrist! Comfy shirt!…… Continue reading Christmas Gift Ideas For Bibliophiles
I came into Love in the Time of Cholera with a preconceived notion of what the plot would be: some sort of The Fault in Our Stars before tragic romance was cool. (Any offense to Hank Green fans unintentionally meant.) But predictable love stories dripping with emotional red flags have never been my thing. I…… Continue reading Love in the Time of Cholera – Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Just about everyone loves to decorate and normally the decorating bug begins to bite in the Autumn. While I am a HUGE fan of Autumn and could have left this wreath without its literary references I thought they seemed to complete the look. Besides, this is a book lovers blog anyway! Before I begin I…… Continue reading DIY Literary Inspired Autumn Wreath
I am not really one for horror stories, but I do love a good suspense and the occasional “spooky” read. As Halloween is creeping up I thought I would share my top thirteen Autumn – esk reads in hopes that you might enjoy them too. For younger readers: The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown – Charles…… Continue reading Suspenseful and Sinister Autumn Reads
I thought I would weigh in with a special reading list for the month of October. While I will hardly be able to muscle through all of these myself, I will do my best to read at least two. The rest are favorites of mine through the years, or ones I keep meaning to try…… Continue reading Mary’s Spook-tacular Reading List
Halloween Party – Agatha Christie September 19
Doctor Who: Royal Blood – Una McCormack August 1- September 17
I picked this book up for a variety of reasons. One: I have a degree in Russian History focusing on Imperial Cultural and Intellectual history. Two: Having taken several classes on Russian history I have found that while Rasputin is mentioned he always appears as a side note and this has left me wondering what…… Continue reading Rasputin: A Short Life – Frances Welch
Parchment and Pretentious Petticoats 