Last year, I outlined some reading and writing goals. Here’s how I ended up doing. READING 150 books total. Blew right past this one! I actually revised my goal upward in a friendly challenge with a teen from the library. I’m at 190 so far, and plan to binge read over the holidays to make… Continue reading The Verdict on My 2013 Reading & Writing Resolutions
Category: beyond books
Doctober: Documentary Film Favorites
October is National Documentary Month. The idea started in a bar and is nerdy, so you know I’m on board. At my library, staff share their favorites all month. It’s a great way for me to get recommendations, because documentaries are some of the only types of movies that Mister BS and I can agree… Continue reading Doctober: Documentary Film Favorites
Feminist Fridays: On Broken Boys (guest post by Carrie Mesrobian)
Today I’m pleased to feature a post by author Carrie Mesrobian, whose debut novel, Sex & Violence, I reviewed earlier this week. A while ago on Twitter, I was gabbing with Heather of The Flyleaf Review and Asheley of Into The Hall of Books about our favorite juicy super-vampire series, The Black Dagger Brotherhood by… Continue reading Feminist Fridays: On Broken Boys (guest post by Carrie Mesrobian)
Book Review: Bad Girls: Sirens, Jezebels, Murderesses, Thieves, and Other Female Villians
This past year, I’ve really been getting into graphic novels. It’s something I never read before I worked in the library, but the more I explore the category the more I enjoy it. I’m not super-into middle grade fiction, but I’ve really enjoyed a few GNs for this age range and hope to discover more. I… Continue reading Book Review: Bad Girls: Sirens, Jezebels, Murderesses, Thieves, and Other Female Villians
Feminist Fridays: JK Rowling, Pen Names, Feminism, and Publishing
I have a rather feminine name, and I’ve contemplated what it would be like to have a more gender neutral or masculine name many times, even from a very young age. Certain times I’ve been called Mo. It was a nicknamed of my dad’s, whose name was Maurice, and my own middle name is Maureen.… Continue reading Feminist Fridays: JK Rowling, Pen Names, Feminism, and Publishing
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