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The Best Books Of 2018

January 9, 2019 ~ The Book Habit ~ Leave a comment

2018 was a year of relative calm, following the tumult of 2017. It was my first full year in the US and a year in which (following my decision to abandon academia) I made a whole lot of decisions regarding my future. The calm certainly served my reading habits and 2018 ended up being one … Continue reading The Best Books Of 2018

Review: Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders

November 9, 2018January 5, 2019 ~ The Book Habit ~ 3 Comments

 "What I mean to say is, we had been considerable. Had been loved. Not lonely, not lost, not freakish, but wise, each in his or her own way. Our departures caused pain. Those who had loved us sat upon their beds, heads in hand; lowered their faces to tabletops, making animal noises. We had been … Continue reading Review: Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders

Review: I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith

May 16, 2013January 27, 2019 ~ The Book Habit ~ 1 Comment

For the perceptive among you, I am sure you have noticed a slight discrepancy between my What I'm Reading Wednesday lists, and the latest batch of reviews. Much of this has to do with my exam-induced reduction of 'reading for happiness' hours, making two reviews of new-to-me reads per week super ambitious. However, it was … Continue reading Review: I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith

Review: The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende

April 14, 2013January 30, 2019 ~ The Book Habit ~ 8 Comments

Happy Sunday everyone! We've been enjoying some unexpected warmth here in the UK (obviously guaranteed to happen since I've had to spend the day inside at work). But I hope you've all managed to take advantage of it and that those elsewhere have had an equally fabulous day! This review is somewhat on the hoof … Continue reading Review: The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende

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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