Well, what an amazing couple of days it has been. One of the greatest things about starting The Book Habit has been becoming part of a fantastic community of bloggers. Having formed a firm friendship with Anjali from From L&P to English tea over the past few months, we finally realised our ambition of meeting and … Continue reading Monday Musing: 18/11/13
I truly admire those bibliophiles brave enough to take their devotion to impressively public levels. A literary love affair is not something to be hidden away, but celebrated in full view of the watching world. That said, the courage of some fictional fanatics deserves applause. And none more so than those who explore the excitement … Continue reading Just For Fun Friday: Dressing To Impress
Well, friends, it's official. The heating has gone on, which means there is no more denying that winter is almost upon us. In two weeks, I will be trading in the UK for the even colder climates of New York and Missouri. Jumpers, mittens, and hats at the ready. In the meantime, you will most … Continue reading The Weekly Reader: 13/11/13
Happy Friday, chaps! Hooray for the weekend and an opportunity for literary indulgence. It's been a beautifully rainy day today and, deciding that I had earned a day off, I chose to devote myself to a little reading time. A cup of tea, pouring rain, and some Jane Austen - what could possibly be better? … Continue reading Just For Fun Friday: Literary Anecdotes
Welcome to another week, my literary lovelies! After something of a month-long blogging break (or at least a very reduced posting schedule), I am happy to announce that I am officially back to business. October was a month of significant changes, and a backseat for The Book Habit was entirely necessary as I worked on … Continue reading Monday Musing: 04/11/13
Friends! I hope that this post finds you all enjoying a fantastic Wednesday. I am still buzzing from a wonderfully literary weekend with my very good friend, and fellow bibliophile, Katie. Needless to say that much of her visit was occupied with a 50th rewatching of the BBC's Jane Eyre adaptation. Because nothing says 'obsessive' … Continue reading The Weekly Reader: 23/10/13
Another Just For Fun Friday and another illustrious birthday for us to celebrate. Wednesday 16th October marked the birthday of my favourite playwright and one of the greatest British literary talents, Oscar Wilde. I have spent a huge amount of time deliberating about how best to pay homage to this man. How does one even … Continue reading Just For Fun Friday: A Wilde Birthday
Hello my lovelies! I am now fully embedded in the Welsh countryside, enjoying the fruits of a beautiful autumn. Leaving civilisation behind for a week is the perfect antidote to a stress-inducing PhD transition. Fortunately, it also affords me some headspace to put together this week's edition of The Weekly Reader - for all of your … Continue reading The Weekly Reader: 09/10/13
Happy Monday, friends! I hope that this post finds you all emerging from a spectacular weekend. Mine was dominated by a desperate attempt to accept my new status as a PhD candidate. Fortunately, I am once again in the zone and ready for an academic relaunch. Tomorrow I journey into the more glorious parts of … Continue reading Monday Musing: 07/10/13
Granted, the apologies are getting a little old. However, on top of combatting jet lag for the past week, I also spent my weekend in the Land that Time Forgot (a.k.a. my grandmother's house, where internet is entirely absent). But I am fully yours, once again - and yes, I can hear your sighs of … Continue reading Monday Musing: 30/09/13
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