Books
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Weekend Joys in Books and More: April 9th
Hello Everyone, We are having our weird second winter here in Montana, and snow in April is slightly less fun than it is in October! That being said, the past few weeks have been good, and I am looking forward to some fun weeks to come. This week, I have a few fun things for you all, and I hope it sets your weekend up well! 1.) I love authors recommending authors, and this list is pretty amazing. 2.) I have recently developed a deep love for Smithsonian Magazine, and this article is a great example of what makes them so amazing! 3.) This is years old, but I highly…
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Miss Marple: A Pocket Full of Rye
“Wherever there is a question of gain, one has to be very suspicious. The great thing to avoid is having in any way a trustful mind” p165 Hello Everyone, It feels like a while since I wrote about a Miss Marple book! This week I have a fun one for you. In this book it really feels like Christie has locked in the key elements of Miss Marple’s method and character, as the quote above indicates! The Book As well as locking in Miss Marple’s character, you can tell in this one that Christie also recognized that “murder in a small town” plots were possible starting to get old, so…
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Weekend Joys in Books and More: April 2nd
Hello everyone, How is it already April!? I feel like this year is flying by and can’t quite believe it is already Easter this weekend. This week, I have a few fun things for you all, and I hope you enjoy. 1.) I don’t understand how bestseller lists work as well as I should, but this was interesting. These stories didn’t help me understand it better. 2.) While this makes perfect sense, it also blew my mind. I’m thankful for my spring birthday! 3.) They taste so similar, but I didn’t know this! 4.) These are great gifts (with some fun book options too)! 5.) Who doesn’t like free books?…
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A Can’t Miss Author: Tamora Pierce
Hello everyone, In the past month, I have continued to dive deep into some rereads, especially as I use audiobooks to alleviate anxiety. There is something really calming about listening to books you know and love when your brain is going a million miles an hour, and for the past few weeks, Tamora Pierce has been that for me. So today, I want to take some time to explore the world(s) of Tamora Pierce, along with looking at what it is that makes her books SO great. These are absolutely my favorite middle grade/young adult books, and I especially love the way they encourage positive behaviors and normalize diverse identities…
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Weekend Joys in Books and More: March 26th
Hello everyone, I’m pretty late here, and honestly, it’s been a hard week. Between lack of sleep, a few things at work, and driving by a flag pole at half mast all week, I’m feeling slightly pretty spent, and I for one am looking forward to some fun this weekend, including hiking! The snow finally melted enough to make it possible, and outdoor adventures feed my soul. This week, I have all book related things for you, but I hope they are fun! 1.) This is an old but great TED Talk! 2.) I thought this was an incredibly cool idea! Read the whole thing to find out how they…
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Miss Marple: They Do It With Mirrors
“People will quite often do anything for money.” Good morning! Today, I have a fun Miss Marple book to share with you all in which we get a delightful image of Miss Marple as a young woman and see the lengths she goes to to keep those she loves safe. This is a cast of characters, “house party” type of mystery, and one that I quite enjoyed reading despite the fact that there are a LOT of characters for such a short book. The Book In They Do It With Mirrors, Miss Marple effects her first “disguise” of sorts when she reconnects with two old friends who she went to…
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Weekend Joys in Books and More: March 19th
Hello everyone, In addition to what has simply been a tough week in a lot of ways, I had a weird Covid-anniversary this past week. Yesterday was both the day I was considered fully vaccinated, and the day that, a year ago, we closed my daycare due to concerns about the pandemic. Although we opened up 2 months later, it was a weird time, and reflecting on that this week put me in a contemplative mood. I have a weird assortment for you all this week as I’m hoping to change my energy a bit and go into the weekend feeling motivated. 1.) One of my primary needs in any…
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Irish Stories: Nonfiction, Mysteries, Cozy Books and More
Hello everyone, In honor of St Patrick’s Day (which I think is a much bigger holiday in the United States than it is in Ireland), I did want to share some wonderful Irish stories with you all. Ireland is a country that has a rich storytelling culture and nowhere is that more evident than in their literature! Below you will find great Irish suggestions of all kinds, from highbrow literary fiction to really fun television. I tried to find options from both Northern Ireland and the country of Ireland, and I hope you find something that works for you here! This is by no means comprehensive, so chime in if…
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Weekend Joys in Books and More: March 12th
Hello everyone, After a week of big news and revelations and what was honestly quite a long week for me (too many things to do and not enough hours), I have a quiet little list for you today as we go into the weekend. Don’t forget to set your clocks forward on Sunday, and have a lovely weekend. 1.) This is super interesting (and the opposite of quiet). On a related note, did you know how the story of Frankenstein and the island of Bali are connected? 2.) Some of these are really cool! I went to get the link, and ended up watching elephants for 10 minutes. 3.) This…
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Miss Marple: A Murder is Announced
“Really, I have no gifts – no gifts at all – except perhaps a certain knowledge of human nature. People, I find, are apt to be far too trustful. I’m afraid that I have a tendency always to believe the worst. Not a nice trait. But so often justified by subsequent events. ” p77 Hello everyone, I’m back this week with a lovely Miss Marple novel that really hit the sweet spot. I also have to say, I’m loving the Miss Marple attitude in general, and leaning into some of the qualities that I was thrown by at first. In the books Marple is completely non-judgmental, has a ton of…
