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How To Read Successfully In 2019

January 16, 2019 ~ The Book Habit ~ 7 Comments

Whether or not you're a fan of the New Year's resolution, it's inevitable that the start of each year ushers in a desire to do more and better. The idea of a fresh start can be incredibly appealing, as can the hope of improving on your previous year's achievements. Focusing on your reading habits - whether with a … Continue reading How To Read Successfully In 2019

Assessing Adaptations: The Best Film and TV Reworkings

November 12, 2013January 31, 2019 ~ The Book Habit ~ 6 Comments

I am a bit of a snob when it comes to film and television adaptations of great literary works. It is, I think, a rule that the book is always better. But it is also well known that a good literary adaptation can lead me into a state of obsession. Case in point, my ongoing love … Continue reading Assessing Adaptations: The Best Film and TV Reworkings

My name is Laura and I am a book addict. The Book Habit is a chronicle of my literary adventures, indulging my decades-long love affair with the written word. Here I post reviews, as well as anything else related to the literary lifestyle.

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“In one of the stars I shall be living. In one of them I shall be laughing. And so it will be as if all the stars were laughing, when you look at the sky at night…You – only you – will have stars that can laugh.” . . . A few days ago, while on one of my second-hand book excursions, I stumbled upon this 1946 edition of ‘Le Petit Prince’. It was a find that allowed me to revisit one of my favourite books from childhood, also giving me an opportunity to dig a little deeper into the tremendous success of this short and complex novella. It’s an incredible story - one that reminds us of the importance of true connections and provides a transcendentally profound insight into the human experience. I’ve distilled my thoughts on the incredible reach and mysterious magic of Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s ‘The Little Prince’ in an article now up on The Book Habit. Click the link in my bio to have a read! ✨ . . . #thelittleprince #bookstagram #bookworm #booklover #bibliophile #books #booknerd #bookish #book #igreads #instabook #reading #bookaddict #bookaholic #bookphotography #read #instabooks #booklove #bookstagrammer #booksofinstagram #bookblogger #reader
“Maybe this was how all stories end, the ones with true women and men, true bodies falling into wounding and death, and with real blood spilled. And maybe this is why the great stories we told are so different. Because we tell stories to live, and that sort of story needs a purpose, so that sort of story must be a lie. Because at the end of a true story, there is nothing but waste.” . . . Marlon James’ newest novel ‘Black Leopard, Red Wolf’ is a fantasy novel that defies traditional classification. While it explores the traditional tropes of fantasy fiction (an epic journey across lands, a quest, and monsters of countless varieties), James has achieved something unique. In recognising the othering that typically characterises representations of Africanism in fiction, James has used the space left open by these absences of authenticity to create a world populated with African history, myth, and culture. It’s an incredible novel - one that should satisfy fantasy fans, whilst transcending the genre and carving out something new. Click the link in my bio to read a full review! 🐺 . . . . . #bibliophile #booknerd #bookish #bookworm #bookstagram #bookphotography #booklover #igreads #bookaddict #bookblogger #booknerdigans #booklove #bookstagramfeature #bookaholic #instabook #reading #bookreview #bookstagrammer #books #book #totalbooknerd #bookrecommendation #marlonjames #blackleopardredwolf
Whether Valentine’s Day has you sighing with exasperation or excitement, it is certainly the case that it can’t be avoided. There’s definitely a strange friction between the unrelenting images of longing looks across sandy beaches and the reality of takeaways, TV marathons, and ridiculous in-jokes that characterises most lengthy love affairs. I’m a firm believer in the fact that Valentine’s Day should be about celebrating what’s real in relationships - whether those relationships are with lovers, friends, family, or ourselves. With this in mind, I’ve put together a list of 10 unconventional reads to enjoy this Valentine’s Day (whatever your relationship status). Click the link in my bio to have a read - and let me know what you’ll be reading tomorrow! ❤️ . . . . . . #bookstagram #valentinesday2018 #love #bookrecommendation #bookworm #bibliophile #books #booknerd #bookish #book #igreads #instabook #reading #bookaddict #bookaholic #bookphotography #read #bookstagramfeature #booknerdigans #bookporn #instabooks #booklove #bookstagrammer #booksofinstagram #bookblogger #booklover
“The euphoria is uncontainable. People shove, try to climb onstage. A dozen men in blue form a barrier that blocks their advance. But the audience wants to see, and the barrier gives way. Excitement. Commotion. Something emanates from that work and it drives them mad. The sovereign image of the purple body. Death a few feet away. Human flesh, human skin. Giant thighs. Coiled in a suitcase.” . . . Short fiction isn’t typically something that I spend a lot of time reading. When hunting through lists of upcoming 2019 publications, I came across Samanta Schweblin’s ‘Mouthful of Birds’ and was intrigued enough to add it to my list of most anticipated 2019 releases. ‘Mouthful of Birds’ is Schweblin’s newest short story collection, occupying a space between creeping suspense and confidently rendered dystopianism. Schweblin is an author who works with unindulgent prose to execute a stomach-knotting vision of missing children, abandoned wives, murder, and a world of blurred realities. The collection is a masterful achievement and one that I absolutely recommend. Click the link in my bio to read a full review! 🦋 . . . #bookstagram #bookrecommendation #bookworm #bibliophile #bookish #booklover #booknerd #igreads #bookreview #booklove #books #book #instabook #reading #review #read #instabooks #reader #bookblogger #bookphotography #booksandtea #mouthfulofbirds
“Just like seasons of the year, seasons of life don’t have a finish line. Wearing a sundress in the middle of winter isn’t going to make it go by any faster. Pretending the cold doesn’t exist isn’t nearly as effective as making the most of the silence a snowfall brings.” . . . Taking a break from fiction to mention this beautiful reflection on transitions and growth - ‘Am I There Yet?’ by Mari Andrew. The past couple of years have been some of my most tumultuous - I walked away from my career, left England for the US, got married, worked to continue a journey through a plethora of mental health challenges, and turned 30. In amidst all of this chaos, I stumbled upon ‘Am I There Yet?’ and thought that it looked like a cute read. Little did I realise it would end up being a much needed reminder that, even in the moments of gravest challenge, we’re never have to carry the burden alone. This book speaks perfectly to life as a work-in-progress and offers a light (but incredibly authentic) reflection on staying true to your own path. 💖 . . . #bookstagram #bookworm #booklover #bibliophile #books #booknerd #bookish #book #igreads #reading #bookaddict #bookaholic #bookphotography #read #bookrecommendations #selflove #selfcare #mentalhealth #loveyourself
“The only end of writing is to enable the reader better to enjoy life or better to endure it.” Dr. Samuel Johnson . . . The concept of Bibliotherapy is something that I’ve spent many years researching and exploring. Through my human rights work, I’ve come to understand the importance of literature as a tool for developing empathy, both towards others and ourselves. I’ve witnessed and experienced first-hand the tremendous power of literature as it impacts our mental wellbeing. I’ve used books to self-medicate through panic attacks, depression, self-harm and suicidal thoughts (although books are by no means a panacea and I’ve done this all in parallel to professional help!). Today I’m launching my series on Bibliotherapy, through which I’m setting out to explore the impact of books on different ailments/challenges and making my own recommendations based on the novels that have most helped me. Today’s post is an introduction to Bibliotherapy at large, exploring the science and research behind the way that fiction can help us when we’re in need. Click the link in my bio to have a read! 💖 . . . #bookstagram #booksandtea #readingnook #bookworm #booklover #bibliophile #books #booknerd #bookish #book #igreads #instabook #reading #bookaddict #bookaholic #bookphotography #read #bookstagramfeature #booknerdigans #instabooks #booklove

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