Happy Thursday, all. This week has seen me immersed in #97 of the TIME 100 Novels - the 700 page epic A Dance to the Music of Time: Spring by Anthony Powell. The beauty of this reading challenge is the great exposure it provides to books that wouldn't otherwise be on my radar. As someone … Continue reading The Weekly Reader: 09/07/15
Welcome to your one-stop shop for literary updates! Here I review the week's top articles, preview upcoming events, and give a shout out to the best in literary paraphernalia. Enjoy! Articles 'Hearing Words, Writing Sounds: Examining the Authors Brain' by Richard Lea (The Guardian) Ever wonder what happens in the brain when writing or reading fiction? … Continue reading The Weekly Reader: 02/07/15
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
Happy Wednesday, my literary lovelies! I would like to start this post by thanking you all for the fantastic response to last week's post on my experiences with Bibliotherapy. Your messages have meant a lot and I am delighted to hear that I am part of a wide number of people who have used books … Continue reading The Weekly Reader: 29/01/14
Happy Wednesday, my lovelies! I hope that you are all having a fabulous week. I am once again immersed in the world of the PhD which is, at least, a distraction from the rain. Still plenty of reading time, however, and I am currently on my third run-through of George Orwell's fantastic 1984. Review upcoming, … Continue reading The Weekly Reader: 15/01/14
Happy Hump Day! I hope that you are all having a productive week - for many, the first full week back after the holidays. The second half of January is always a difficult one, as the reality of the post-Yuletide winter sets in. On the bright side, the days are once again getting longer and … Continue reading The Weekly Reader: 08/01/14
This post is, in actuality, being composed on Monday, in a bout of pre-travel organisation. As you read this, I will be in New York, taking a well earned break from the PhD and passing Thanksgiving with my family. A pretty good deal, I'm sure you'll agree. But never fear, my bibliophilic tendencies will remain … Continue reading The Weekly Reader: 27/11/13
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
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
Happy Wednesday, friends! Halfway through the week already and on the downward slope toward the weekend. How exciting! As the first full week of November, it has also become somewhat acceptable to be in Christmas countdown mode. Although my skin still prickles at the sound of Christmas albums playing on a loop and I seem … Continue reading The Weekly Reader: 06/11/13
The Book Habit 