An Important AnnouncementAn Important Announcement
Once again, I’ve fallen behind with updating my blog. The last couple of weeks have been a bit hectic. I was on vacation for a week and then came home
Reading Challenge Book #23, Lily of the Nile by Stephanie DrayReading Challenge Book #23, Lily of the Nile by Stephanie Dray
“To Isis worshippers, Princess Selene and her twin brother Helios embody the divine celestial pair who will bring about a Golden Age. But when Selene’s parents are vanquished by Rome,
Being Happy With What You HaveBeing Happy With What You Have
Something that I really struggled with this year, more than my previous 22 years, was being envious or jealous of those around me. Whenever a friend or family member had
Reading Challenge Book #21, Run by Ann PatchettReading Challenge Book #21, Run by Ann Patchett
Date started: August 19, 2012 Date finished: August 29, 2012 “Since their mother’s death, Tip and Teddy Doyle have been raised by their loving, possessive, and ambitious father. As the
End of the Year GoalsEnd of the Year Goals
With only 122 days left in 2012 (how time flies!), I thought it would be good idea for me to set some goals for the last third of the year.
Reading Challenge Book #20, The Imperfectionists by Tom RachmanReading Challenge Book #20, The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman
Date started: August 10, 2012 Date finished: August 19, 2012 The Imperfectionists tells the stories of the employees of an English-language international newspaper based in Italy. My rating: 3/10 The
Reading Challenge Book #19, Gone Girl by Gillian FlynnReading Challenge Book #19, Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
Date started: August 4, 2012 Date finished: August 7, 2012 Nick Dunne’s wife, Amy, goes missing on the day of their fifth anniversary. There are signs of a struggle in
Reading Challenge Book #18, Child of the Morning by Pauline GedgeReading Challenge Book #18, Child of the Morning by Pauline Gedge
Date started: July 17, 2012 Date finished: July 24, 2012 Child of the Morning is a historical fiction novel about the life of Hatshepsut, the “forgotten female pharaoh” of Ancient Egypt.
Reading Challenge Book #17, The Beginner’s Goodbye by Anne TylerReading Challenge Book #17, The Beginner’s Goodbye by Anne Tyler
Date started: July 8, 2012 Date finished: July 8, 2012 “Crippled in his right arm and leg, Aaron spent his childhood fending off a sister who wants to manage him.
Reading Challenge Book #16, Lamb by Christopher MooreReading Challenge Book #16, Lamb by Christopher Moore
Date started: June 25, 2012 Date finished: July 6, 2012 “Everyone knows about the immaculate conception and the crucifixion. But what happened to Jesus between the manger and the Sermon