Monday Musing: How Literature Offers An Intoxicating Salvation From Life’s Challenges

March 4, 2019 ~ The Book Habit ~ Leave a comment

In last week's Monday Musing, I wrote about the ways in which I process and account for my dislike of particular novels. Inspired by my troubled impression of Haruki Murakami's Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World (although my continued love for his work is reflected in today's choice of quote), I found myself contemplating the meaning … Continue reading Monday Musing: How Literature Offers An Intoxicating Salvation From Life’s Challenges

Monday Musing: Dreaming Murakami

January 21, 2019 ~ The Book Habit ~ 1 Comment

I can't believe that we're already almost through January (although the current -11C weather is making me increasingly desperate for the spring). Fortunately, I'm finding some great ways to while away these freezing winter months with the usual combination of tea and books. One of my goals for 2019 was to add some new literary … Continue reading Monday Musing: Dreaming Murakami

Monday Musing: 24/06/13

June 24, 2013January 21, 2019 ~ The Book Habit ~ Leave a comment

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

Monday Musing: 13/05/13

May 13, 2013January 24, 2019 ~ The Book Habit ~ 4 Comments

Hello lovelies! I hope that you all had a wonderful weekend. I've been sadly trading in fiction for textbooks and literary excursions for self-imposed study isolation - but, never fear, you do not get rid of me that easily. Ordinary service will continue (relatively) uninterrupted. As such, here is another Monday Musing for your enjoyment, brought … Continue reading Monday Musing: 13/05/13