Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl who regularly hosts Top Ten Tuesday also has created the Christmas Songs Book Tag. I enjoyed participating last year and chose to do so again. Continue reading “Christmas Song Book Tag 2020”
Top Ten Tuesday – Books On My Winter 2020-2021 TBR
Today’s Topic: Books On My Winter 2020-2021 TBR
Hosted by: That Artsy Reader Girl
As usual, my TBR list consists of new releases and books that have been out for a while that I haven’t had the chance to get to yet. Continue reading “Top Ten Tuesday – Books On My Winter 2020-2021 TBR”
November 2020 Quickie Reviews
novemBER 2020 BREAKDOWN
- 36 films/series total
- 11 new classic films
- 7 TV series
- 2 re-watches
- 4 Gene Tierney films
- 3 foreign films

Biggest Disappointment: The Circle
Favorite Discovery: Cyrano, My Love
Favorite Re-Visit: Under the Greenwood Tree Continue reading “November 2020 Quickie Reviews”
Top Ten Tuesday – Traditional Christmas Covers
Today’s Topic: Holiday/Seasonal Freebie (holiday books/covers/titles, wintry reads, snow on cover, cool color covers, takes place in cold settings, cozy scenes on cover, etc.)
Hosted by: That Artsy Reader Girl
Full disclosure, ya’ll. When it comes to Christmas, I am a traditionalist. I like the white lights, the red and green, the nostalgic look on artwork, paper and decorations. All you modern, trendy people can keep your flocked trees and those blue and silver color combos. And don’t get me started on pastels for Christmas!
I want Christmas covers to elicit a Dickensian holiday, the warmth of family, peace and good cheer. Here are a few which meet my criteria in evoking that traditional Christmas feel. Continue reading “Top Ten Tuesday – Traditional Christmas Covers”
Top Ten Tuesday – Books I Want to Re-Read
Today’s Topic: Books I Want to Read Again
Hosted by: That Artsy Reader Girl
I’m one of those readers who like to re-visit the stories I love over and over again. Those books become like old friends to me and I have hundreds of them.
So, in order to shorten this list to a manageable size, I’ve chosen to list newer releases that I’ve only read once so far, but would love to read again. Continue reading “Top Ten Tuesday – Books I Want to Re-Read”
Top Ten Tuesday – Why I Am Thankful for Books
Today’s Topic: Thanksgiving Freebie
Hosted by: That Artsy Reader Girl
Well, with Thanksgiving this week, one thing I’m certainly thankful for is that 2020 is almost over! (Can I get an amen?)
In all seriousness, I wanted to dig a bit deeper with this freebie to share what books and reading have done for me and why I am thankful for them, specifically.
And to my fellow Top Ten Tuesday-ers, I am thankful for you all and this little community hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. In a year full of challenges where I feel overwhelmed most days, this is one of the few posts I’ve kept up regularly on my blog, because of the connection it gives me. Many times it’s the small things that make the most difference in our lives. So thank you.
Continue reading “Top Ten Tuesday – Why I Am Thankful for Books”
Top Ten Tuesday – Book Titles That Would Make Good Song Titles
Today’s Topic: Book Titles That Would Make Good Song Titles
Hosted by: That Artsy Reader Girl
Continue reading “Top Ten Tuesday – Book Titles That Would Make Good Song Titles”
October 2020 Quickie Reviews
October 2020 Breakdown
- 23 films/series total
- 13 new classic films
- 2 TV series
- 2 re-watches
Biggest Disappointment: The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, Love Before Breakfast
Favorite Discovery: 42, Devotion Continue reading “October 2020 Quickie Reviews”
Top Ten Tuesday – Non-Bookish Hobbies
Today’s Topic: Non-Bookish Hobbies
Hosted by: That Artsy Reader Girl
As much as I love books and reading, it is nice to have the opportunity to share about other things I love. Continue reading “Top Ten Tuesday – Non-Bookish Hobbies”
Top Ten Tuesday – Favorite Real-Life Settings
Today’s Topic: Halloween Freebie
Hosted by: That Artsy Reader Girl
I’m sorry to say that I’ve never been that big of a fan of Halloween. So, I’m going way off course on this week’s freebie.
As someone who loves to travel and experience new faces and places, I find books offer the perfect substitute during these travel-restricted times. Today, I’m featuring books set in places I have or would like to visit in real life. Continue reading “Top Ten Tuesday – Favorite Real-Life Settings”