What a wonderful week! With a well-timed slow-down in PhD work, I have thrown myself back into lazy reading days and bookshop visits. This is by far the most perfect Christmas build-up possible. Next week, I fly back to the US to visit my family for the holidays and, inevitably, spend much of my time … Continue reading Week In Review: December Discoveries
Happy Monday, my friends! For many of us, this week marks the last surge before the winter holidays. Having finally welcomed a Christmas tree and decorations into my home, I am now very much ready for the break. Seasonal celebrations are all around and I am embracing the spirit whole-heartedly. Yet as the days get … Continue reading Monday Musing: 08/12/14
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a reader in possession of many books must be in want of a book nook. As deep winter sets in, this is a desire that becomes only more urgent. We trawl the streets, looking hopefully through the windows of cafe, restaurant and shop, for a place to hang … Continue reading AVID READER Seeking Book Nook: Jacqueline’s Tea Room, Colchester
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 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
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
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
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
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