Today is the second in a three-week series of Sunday Salon posts in which I also reviewed my 2011 reading goals and will be shifting my reading focus a bit. As I promised last week, today I’m unveiling a new project. Reading projects have been, by far, my most successful and enjoyable reading endeavors. They …
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Reading Buddies: January’s Pick
It’s time to announce our first Reading Buddies book of 2012! For January, as chosen by poll, we’ll be reading A Room with a View by E.M. Forster. I’ve read several books by Forster and have enjoyed each one, so I’m looking forward to tackling this next one with all of you! Written in 1908, …
Holiday Picks on Books, Personally!
Jennifer from Books, Personally has put together a collection of holiday picks from a few bloggers and writers. Which book did I choose? Head over to Jennifer’s blog and find out! You may even add something to your own holiday wishlist while you’re at it…
Thoughts on “The Devil in the White City” by Erik Larson (Audiobook)
I listened to The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson for my book group. About the Book: In 1893, Chicago hosted an extravagant World’s Fair, nicknamed the White City. A monumental undertaking, the grounds were constructed in under two years, utilizing countless laborers and going so far as to import entire families and …
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Sunday Salon: 2011 Goals In Review
Today begins a three-week series of Sunday Salon posts in which I’ll be reviewing my 2011 reading goals, launching a new project, and finally shifting my reading focus a bit. I’m excited to learn from this past year’s reading experiments and craft some new ones for 2012! As the end of the year approaches, I …