It's been a long weekend of reading here at The Book Habit central. We've had 10 inches of snow over the past two days and are officially snow-bound. I've written before about my struggles with adapting to the unpredictable extremes of weather in the US midwest and this weekend is surely my karmic punishment for complaining. Since … Continue reading Monday Musing: 14/01/19
For the amount of time that I do and have spent writing, I struggle with words. Perhaps it's the 'stiff upper lip' philosophy that, whilst not often acknowledged, seems to seep its way into the lives of so many Brits. Or maybe it's just something particular to my personality. Where I can usually find the … Continue reading Monday Musing: 03/09/18
A return to The Book Habit obviously means a return to Monday Musing posts. Some things just don't change, despite a three year break! Even with a transatlantic move and a wedding under my belt, so much remains the same. I still look to my books for inspiration and comfort (despite an incredibly painful pruning of my … Continue reading Monday Musing: 27/08/18
Welcome to another week! Following my decision to work through Time's Top 100 Novels, I have been spending all of my spare time with my head in books. And it has paid off! I have just wrapped up #98 and am ready to conquer #97 - the intimidatingly lengthy A Dance To The Music Of … Continue reading Monday Musing: 29/06/15
The Summer Solstice has been and gone, ushering in what will undoubtedly be a beautiful season of sunshine. To mark the beginning of the summer with appropriate attention to literary feats, I announced last week that I am committing myself to a new reading challenge - working my way through Time's Top 100 Novels. I … Continue reading Monday Musing: 22/06/15
Hello everyone! I have just returned home from a week of travels around the UK, with a brief reprieve before I head to France (who says students don't do any work?). Ever since making the move to the US - and then back again - I've become a firm believer in the benefits of travel … Continue reading Monday Musing: Travel Edition
Hello, my loves! So begins another fabulous week. To inspire a maximally insightful time, this Monday Musing comes from literary legend, Haruki Murakami. The quote is taken from his fantastic work, Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage. Look out for a review later this week. Wishing you all a wonderful Monday!
Happy Monday, all! I am finally back in the UK after a fabulous break with my family. Back to reality too, as I return to a new term of research and teaching. However, there is always time for reading and keeping you up-to-date with my literary goings-on. This week will include a look-back at my … Continue reading Monday Musing: 12/01/15
This Monday Musing is devoted to the impending new year. I hope that you have all had a wonderful festive season, and are looking forward to an equally fantastic 2015. 2014 has been a year of changes for both me personally and for The Book Habit, and the new year promises to bring even more. Regardless … Continue reading Monday Musing: 29/12/14
A short post wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! I look forward to hearing about your literary-themed gifts, and will inevitably return to tell you of mine. In the mean time, I wish you all a spectacular celebration! Laura x
