One literary-related habit that I have developed through this blog is a minor addiction to bookish news sites. This has, inevitably, required some deviation from my typically strict reliance on the BBC for all of my newsie needs. But the rewards have been worth it (if not only because I now understand the purpose of … Continue reading The Weekly Reader: 18/05/13
Happy Wednesday chaps! Officially halfway through the week and already halfway through May. Having finally made it to some semblance of summer weather in London, we have suddenly regressed. A fact not helped by having a brother in Florida and parents in Missouri, both locations currently experiencing 30 degree weather (Celsius, that is). The oppressive … Continue reading What I’m Reading Wednesday: 15/05/13
For those of you who are frequenters of The Book Habit, my odd references to a life outside of literature may come as something of a surprise. Reading is, amazingly, only a part-time gig for me. Most of my week is in fact spent finishing up an MSc Human Rights at the LSE and getting … Continue reading The Right to Write: Censorship and Literature
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
Hi chaps! Another week has flown by. I am currently en route for a head-on collision with some exams at the start of June and am in full revision mode. However, when not confined to my flat in a desperate attempt to do some work, you will likely find me trapped in amongst the seemingly … Continue reading Just for Fun Friday: Ode to the Underground
As a genre, crime fiction is perhaps one of the most divisive. For those who relegate their murder mystery volumes - likely acquired through the generous condescension of an ancient relative - to the darkest and least-visited corners of the bookshelf, understanding a love for the genre is problematic. I avoided crime fiction with an … Continue reading Review: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie
Happy What I'm Reading Wednesday, friends! I am truly excited to deliver you another Guest Post this week, from Dan of Frost Magazine. While much of my time is (obviously) spent with a book in hand, it may surprise some of you to learn that I am a big film fan. And I do not … Continue reading What I’m Reading Wednesday Guest Post: A Film Lover’s Guide
Happy Monday everyone! I hope those of you in the UK are enjoying your extra day off and taking particular advantage of the spectacular weather. If not, grab a blanket and a book, and head outside. And to send you on your way (or perk up a mundane working Monday for the non-Brits among you), … Continue reading Monday Musing: 06/05/13
Hello friends! Welcome to another instalment of What I'm Reading Wednesday. I hope that you all enjoyed last week's guest post by Isabella from LOVE and WARdrobe. It certainly gave me an excuse to dip back into my Jeeves and Wooster collection (not that I needed one). With some more guest posts booked in over … Continue reading What I’m Reading Wednesday – 01/05/13
After tackling the emotional imbalance brought about by completing Suite Francaise, I was in desperate need of something relatively light and plot-driven as a break for my tear ducts. Having heard some great things about Michael Grant's dystopian series, and finding myself bombarded with WH Smith adverts to the effect of 'buy this book right now', I … Continue reading Review: Gone by Michael Grant
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