I love remixes on classics as much as I love the classics themselves. Though our world continues to change and evolve, certain stories remain with us. The morals and conflicts in so many of them are universal and can be adapted to modern times. When I heard about the Classics Retold project, I knew I… Continue reading Classics Retold: Norse Mythology
Category: reading life
Family and College: While I’m Falling by Laura Moriarty
While I’m Falling by Laura Moriarty Published: 2009 by Hyperion Source: local library Synopsis: Ever since her parents announced that they’re getting divorced, Veronica has been falling. Hard. A junior in college, she has fallen in love. She has fallen behind in her difficult coursework. She hates her job as counselor at the dorm, and she longs… Continue reading Family and College: While I’m Falling by Laura Moriarty
Artificial Angst: Clockwork Princess/The Infernal Devices by Cassandra Clare
Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare Published: March 19th 2013 by Margaret K. McElderry Books/Simon & Schuster Source: local library Synopsis: Tessa Gray should be happy – aren’t all brides happy? Yet as she prepares for her wedding, a net of shadows begins to tighten around the Shadowhunters of the London Institute. A new demon appears, one linked… Continue reading Artificial Angst: Clockwork Princess/The Infernal Devices by Cassandra Clare
Feminist Fridays: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
I find I’m always interested in feminist perspectives, whether it’s in regards to literature, pop culture, or current events. Feminist Fridays is going to be my forum for discussing these issues, and may come in the form of book (or other media) reviews, link roundups, or my rambling thoughts essays. If you’d like to make a habit of discussing… Continue reading Feminist Fridays: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
Top Ten Books I HAD To Buy…But Are Still Sitting On My Shelf Unread
Top Ten Tuesday is a book blogging prompt hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. This week’s prompt is to pick one you’ve missed, and since I only started participating last week, I had a lot to choose from. I’m quite embarrassed about the number of books that I have bought in the last year and… Continue reading Top Ten Books I HAD To Buy…But Are Still Sitting On My Shelf Unread
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