The Book Habit is about more than just book reviews. It is a celebration of literary lifestyle. For those of us who spend 80% of our time with our heads stuck in books, social situations can undoubtedly present a strange array of obstacles. I still find it personally confusing as to why clubs have somehow … Continue reading Just For Fun Friday: Literary Pick-Up Lines
Happy mid-week to you all! Well, July is turning out to be a pretty fantastic month. What with the fantastic weather and a rather spectacular Wimbledon win from Andy Murray, we are all looking pretty contented (read smug) in the UK right now. As we work our way through July, the world of literature … Continue reading The Weekly Reader: 10/07/13
Well, it is hot, hot, hot here in the UK. The sun cream is out and I am determined to leave this summer as pale as when I began it. So far, mission accomplished! Wishing you all a spectacular week - whether in sun or rain.
Hi all! Yet another week gone. Thankfully, it has ushered in some truly fantastic weather here in the UK and I am officially in love with July. Welcome to luxurious evenings with a book in one hand and glass of wine/water/soft drink-of-your-choice in the other. To send you on your way to a weekend of … Continue reading Just For Fun Friday: Bookish YouTube
Following an afternoon of joy courtesy of British dentistry (unaided by a depression-inducing whizz through Cormac McCarthy's The Road), I am pulling myself together to bring you this week's instalment of The Weekly Reader. Bring on some literary happiness! Top Stories 'The Guardian Literary Clock - Add a Quote' - The Guardian … Continue reading The Weekly Reader: 03/07/13
July is upon us! Here with another Monday Musing to get you on your way.
Given my horrendous photography skills, it is no surprise that I often look to the internet to fill in the gaps. Partly necessity, partly for the sheer joy brought on by the number of truly weird photos I come across. I've been saving up my favourites over the past couple of weeks and share them … Continue reading Just for Fun Friday: Weird and Wonderful Bookish Photos
Hi chaps! I hope that this post finds you well. Since I will be absent from the blogosphere tomorrow due to some crazy work hours, I wanted to drop by today with this week's literary updates. Enjoy! Top Stories 'Miscommunication, Or mismanagement?' - Smile Politely This is a really interesting article … Continue reading The Weekly Reader: 26/06/13
Hi pals! In honour of that fact that I have finally made it to reading Kafka on the Shore, we are starting our week off with a little wisdom from the fantastic Haruki Murakami. Enjoy this last week of June, my friends. Read some books, drink lots of tea, and take a walk in the … Continue reading Monday Musing: 24/06/13
One of the great personal tragedies of 2013 has been the departure of one of my very best friends, Lauren, to the exotic climes of Singapore. We have shared many memorable and completely bizarre experiences, not least a somewhat spontaneous backpacking trip through the Baltics. In mid-February. Among the greatest memories we share, however, are … Continue reading Just For Fun Friday: Literary History UK Style
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