Packing, packing, packing. The occupation currently consuming my life as I prepare for my trip to the US. I have decided to take the organised approach this time around, with an actual packing list. Typically, my method involves desperately throwing items into a suitcase about an hour before setting off. Surprisingly effective. But having tired … Continue reading Monday Musing: 25/11/13
Well, lovely followers, this is the last edition of The Weekly Reader that shall be coming to you from the UK. In one week, I will again be gracing the shores of the USA for a holiday visit. A welcome (working) vacation before I return for another intense semester of PhD excitement. Never fear, posts … Continue reading The Weekly Reader: 21/11/13
Last week I responded to a reader request and listed out my Top 5 literary adaptations. While I am sure that no one was shocked by the revelations that the post entailed, I hope that it was at least a little informative. There was, however, some purposeful negligence on my part. One of my major … Continue reading Assessing Adaptations Part II: The Best Book-To-Film Reworkings
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
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
Hello, lovely people! I hope that this post is finding you all on the end of a fabulous weekend. Mine was minimally productive, but maximally book-filled. I consider it a success. This week shall be spent making up for my lack of PhD attention as I steam on with research, proposals, supervisor meetings, and the … Continue reading Monday Musing: 11/11/13
If my previous rants on the subject didn't already make it clear to you, censorship is something of a hot button issue with me. For any bibliophile, the banning of literary works is one of the more perverse mechanisms of oppression and social control. Unfortunately, it is a reality that exists in almost every society. … Continue reading Review: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
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
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