It’s Women’s History Month, and I thought I’d do a series of posts related to the topic. I don’t see a ton of movies and am woefully behind on new releases, but I do love period dramas that feature strong female characters, so it didn’t take long for me to compile a list of may… Continue reading 10 Movies to Watch for Women’s History Month
Category: beyond books
February Check-In on Reading and Writing Goals
I’m keeping track of my reading and writing goals for 2013. My January recap can be found here. Reading I read 16 books in February. February was also the month of challenges. I’m doing 3, but I’ll be done with one in April, one in May, and one in June. I started reading Infinite Jest by… Continue reading February Check-In on Reading and Writing Goals
So, This Whole “New Adult” Thing: Part One
I heard there was this ABC Nightline special on New Adult fiction, so I thought I better try and distill my thoughts in anticipation of a discussion about it with my grandma. We have dinner most Sunday nights. Not that it isn’t something that has been on my mind for a while. I’ve been mulling this over… Continue reading So, This Whole “New Adult” Thing: Part One
Souvenirs from my Internet Travels: February 2013
San Francisco is my favorite city. Not least of all because one of the local indie bookshops hosts events like this one. I love the idea of a book club where friends and strangers meet regularly and share books related to some sort of theme. Everyone goes home with a new book through a trade… Continue reading Souvenirs from my Internet Travels: February 2013
January Check-in on Reading & Writing Goals
I’m going to periodically check in on my reading and writing goals just to see that I’m on track. This is my record for myself, but making it public helps me be more accountable. In January, I read 19 books, which Goodreads says is putting me slightly ahead of my goal. Yay! (Though the teen… Continue reading January Check-in on Reading & Writing Goals
wrapped up in books 