Time for a new week, and a new Monday Musing. With Pablo Neruda's birthday coming up this week, I'm hoping that this post might serve as some (albeit minor) celebration of his life and work. So take some time out this week and read a little Neruda. Trust me when I say that you will … Continue reading Monday Musing: 07/07/14
I have been posting a lot recently about summer as the perfect reading season. Holidays and lounging time mean extra hours to work your way through that growing pile of untouched books. The Book Habit was conceived as a way to publicly celebrate the joy of reading. And now it's time to take that one … Continue reading A Novel Giveaway!
I am currently well on my way to determining the essentials for a perfect summer. In my mind, it has little to do with beaches and heat. Instead, my perfect summer looks much more like something from an Enid Blyton novel. For instance, it is no lie to say that my kitchen currently abounds with … Continue reading Monday Musing: 30/06/14
As a big ol' Jane Austen fan, I am constantly trying to hunt out new ways to deepen my obsession with this victorian virtuoso. Having written only a handful of works during her short lifetime, Austen's legacy is one with which her followers must get creative. Given that my love of Jane Austen permeates this … Continue reading All Over Austen
Hi pals! I am in the throes of a summer cold. Quite where I've picked it up from, I don't know. But it's wielded a destructive influence on my weekend plans. All I can say is thank goodness for (1) my fiancé, who has been taking gold standard care of me, (2) books, for providing … Continue reading Monday Musing: 12/05/14
Hello, my literary lovelies I hope that you have all had a fabulous week and are looking forward to an action-packed weekend! I, for one, have scheduled a wonderful series of literary excursions. Tomorrow, I shall be carting my fiancé into London for a trip to the British Library and a visit to some of … Continue reading The Weekly Reader: 09/05/14
As I said in my last review, I have not been giving myself the easiest time with my reading choices. I seem to be moving quickly from one difficult read to another, without much pause. From William Styron's troubling masterpiece Sophie's Choice, to Sylvia Plath's The Bell Jar, my recent selections have hardly been uplifting. … Continue reading Review: The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
Welcome to another week at The Book Habit! I hope that you all enjoyed last week's return to posting. Thank you to everyone who commented and messaged. I am so happy to get back to the blogging world, and throw myself into exchanging opinions and recommendations with you all. I've added a link to my … Continue reading Monday Musing: 05/05/14
Hello friends! With the new look comes a slightly revised blogging schedule. As such, The Weekly Reader will now be delivered to you every Friday, with an update on the week's literary news, upcoming events, and the very best in book fetish. So settle in with a cup of tea (or two) and enjoy. Top Stories … Continue reading The Weekly Reader: 02/05/14
I cannot honestly say that I have given myself the easiest time of it recently. I have travelled from heavy read to heavy read, without reprieve. I accept full responsibility for this decision, largely a consequence of my determination to fill in some obvious gaps in my reading repertoire. Sophie's Choice is a novel that I … Continue reading Review: Sophie’s Choice by William Styron
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