Hello, my literary lovelies! After a long absence, The Book Habit is finally back. The past two months have seen me in and out of the UK, snowed under with PhD work, and planning for a future UK-based move. I have not, however, neglected my bibliophilic duties. I continue to fill every spare moment with … Continue reading The Book Habit Is Back!
Happy Wednesday! I am finally starting to draw my head out of the academic sand, and put it back where it belongs (in the books, of course). I have since devoured a couple of novels, from the sadly unimpressive Lady Chatterley's Lover by D.H. Lawrence, to my current and magnificent read, The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara … Continue reading The Weekly Reader: 19/02/14
Hello friends! How lax I have been for the past couple of weeks. Terrible, I know. And I will not attempt to justify myself, except to say that I have been in a PhD haze, subject to a deadline approaching with speed. Fortunately, I am now done and dusted and ready to give The Book … Continue reading Monday Musing: 17/02/14
Hello, dear ones. Welcome to another week of bibliophilic musings, courtesy of The Book Habit. Apart from the usual features, I will also be delivering you some new reviews and a follow-up on my reflection on Bibliotherapy. So keep your eyes peeled for those. In the meantime, I leave you with another Monday Musing, courtesy … Continue reading Monday Musing: 03/02/14
Happy Wednesday, my literary lovelies! I would like to start this post by thanking you all for the fantastic response to last week's post on my experiences with Bibliotherapy. Your messages have meant a lot and I am delighted to hear that I am part of a wide number of people who have used books … Continue reading The Weekly Reader: 29/01/14
Well, we've made it. The last week of January. Springtime sunshine will soon be on the way, giving us bibliophiles an opportunity to take our reading habits back into the outside world. As we work through the latter end of the winter, keep images of a glorious spring in mind, and get ready to pull … Continue reading Monday Musing: 27/01/14
Readers and non-readers alike understand that life involves more ups and downs than an English umbrella. Regardless of country of residence, employment status, age, and other variables, no one is immune to the trials and tribulations that characterise the human existence. Within this, however, there is undeniably a spectrum of experience. And, at the most … Continue reading Reading For A Cure: An Introduction To Bibliotherapy
Welcome to a new week, my friends. I hope that you have all taken advantage of a chance to rest over the weekend. I spent Saturday indulging in admirably literary pursuits - including a trip to London's Donmar Warehouse to see a production of Coriolanus. Featuring the talents of both Tom Hiddleston (see my ravings about his performance … Continue reading Monday Musing: 20/01/14
I have spoken before about my foray into the world of book groups. With two 'To-Read' stacks, consisting of 30 books still awaiting consumption, I am hesitant to place further demands on my already hectic reading schedule. But I recently stumbled upon a new group that seems to cater exactly to my tastes - the … Continue reading Review: Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
Hi chaps! Well, we are officially past January's half-way point. Spring approaches, although the weather may cause some difficulty in remembering that fact. Never fear, The Book Habit is here. And as we approach 'Blue Monday' (supposedly the most depressing day of the year), I leave you with a little literary lightness to help you … Continue reading Just For Fun Friday: The Quangle Wangle’s Hat
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