Books and Chocolate

Sorry to have been away from the blog for so long, but, unfortunately I've been nursing a nasty ear infection for the past week.  I...

In honor of Veteran's Day I've created a list of my Top Ten War Stories.  Thanks to Suey for the inspiration!  In no particular ord...

Oh, I am so behind on my book reviews.  I still haven't reviewed all the books that I read during Readathon, and now my vacation books. ...

Well, bloggers, I am on vacation, and have been so busy getting ready for said vacation, I've been remiss in my postings.  However, I di...

Ever since I discovered the Persephone imprint, I've been so excited to read all their books.  Unfortunately, they're hard to find h...

I have finished  Bleak House -- all 28 discs of the audio version, alternating with nearly 1000 pages of the print version.  We're near...

This is my second reading of Bleak House , and I'm enjoying the heck out of it.  I can't help it.  I know, it's kind of a ninete...

All done!  I lasted until about 2 a.m. Central time.  I did finish my final book, a creepy little Gothic thriller by Joan Aiken called Died...

Four books and counting! I'm so glad I have such a pile of short books -- it really helps me feel I'm making progress.  Of course ...

I've made progress!!  582 pages of progress, to be specific! Woo hoo!  I finished Blankets by Craig Thompson, a wonderful, big, fat gra...