I finally read my first Tolstoy. I've always been afraid of picking him up because, well, the Russians are just so daunting but, since I'm trying to read some of the books from the 1001 Books to Read Before You Die list, I decided to bite the bullet. My first Tolstoy was Anna Karenina and I have a lot of thoughts, especially about the characters themselves. Because I figure … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2014
Congrats to the #30Authors Goodreads Finalists!
This past September, The Book Wheel hosted an amazing event called #30Authors, where 30 authors reviewed their favorite recent read on 30 different blogs over the course of 30 days. The event was a huge success and and I am so thrilled to see that several books recommended during the event have made it to the finals in the Goodreads Choice Awards. I'm especially excited to … [Read more...]
Band Aid Tackles Ebola
I love the Band Aid song. I love it so much I played it at my wedding (in August) and have a self-proclaimed "Band Aid Season" (day after Thanksgiving to January 6). I have it on a 45 and it's the first track on every single cd I have ever burned for myself or anyone else. Although I love the original the most because it's so amazing, I enjoy the new versions and am excited … [Read more...]
Sinclair Lewis’ Social Satire in Babbitt (Book Review)
If you were to look at some of the Goodreads reviews for this book, you might be hesitant to pick it up. The main character, George Babbitt, is unlikable, selfish, and a social climber. What you wouldn't know from most of these reviews is that the book is a complete satire and is absolutely hilarious.You see, Babbitt is a conservative, buttoned-up realtor with a wife … [Read more...]
Today is World Diabetes Day
Today is World Diabetes Day and I feel that it is important to share this because it affects many people in my life. Rather than expound on the causes, numbers, and long-term effects of the disease, I'm going to share the following infographic with you from the International Diabetes Federation (click to enlarge) and send you over to their site for more information about how to … [Read more...]