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I'm just a regular(ish) gal who loves reading, street art, tattoos, good music and a stiff drink.
Visit me at: http://www.backlistbooks.ca
MY BLOGS
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Backlist Books
http://www.backlistbooks.ca/
I have loved books for as long as I can remember. In fact, if you visit my mother's house, you'll see a picture of me on the wall, aged 3, hugging a book tightly with a blissful expression on my face. Not much has changed.
If you visit my own house now, you will leave with the general impression of your average apartment... hidden somewhere under a huge mountain of books. This, to me, is home.
For awhile I was lucky enough to review books for Press+1, an online arts and entertainment website. It was fantastic - not only because it was a great opportunity to work with a wonderful, smart and talented group of people, but because I got FREE BOOKS! When you're a student and a bibliophile, this is the dream.
After awhile, however, I started wishing I could share some of my favourites that weren't brand new, as well as the new favourites I discovered while writing for the site. So I decided to embark on a new book project - my very own book blog where I could share reviews of some oldies as well as the new releases, talk about books, share inspiring links and photos and just generally indulge my bibliophilia!
Welcome to my bookish world!
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m·pir·i·cal
http://mpirical.blogspot.ca/
My life in words and pictures: A guided experiment. These are the results.
Fair warning: I love sarcasm, dirty humour, controversial topics, swear words and talking about sex. If any of this offends you, you should probably stick around just to challenge yourself. It's good for you. Like vegetables.
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The Beautiful Addiction
http://ladependencebelle.blogspot.com/
I love makeup. I love the artistic possibility, how it can transform people into a more beautiful version of themselves - or into a monster. I love how the only limit on what you can do with it is your own imagination. I love how a great eyeliner or a bright lipstick can make you feel different about yourself, and about the world. I'm not a professional makeup artist, just a fellow enthusiast who has a great time sharing info, tips and reviews. I hope you enjoy!
LATEST ARTICLES ( 642 )
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New Blog | Rain City Reads
I have some great news for all of you! As many of you know, I made a tough decision to change my blog name. Though I love Backlist Books, and it has served me... Read more
Posted on 28 July 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Sunday Review | Free Days with George - Colin Campbell
A heartwarming, true story about George, a rescue dog who helps his owner rediscover love and happiness. Marley Me meets Tuesdays with Morrie and The Art of... Read more
Posted on 27 July 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Stacking the Shelves | #82
Time to look at the books I added to my shelves this week with Stacking the Shelves hosted by Tynga's Reviews! Not necessarily books I bought - also includes... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My Week on Wednesday | #19
My Week On Wednesday is a weekly link-up post in which I share with you what I've been reading, what I'm reading next, and any other bookish stuff I enjoyed in... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday | Books That Celebrate Diversity and Diverse Characters
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is:Ten Books That Celebrate Diversity and Diverse Characters. I often don't really notice if I'm readin... Read more
Posted on 21 July 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Sunday Review | a Little Life - Hanya Yanagihara
Brace yourself for the most astonishing, challenging, upsetting, and profoundly moving book in many a season. An epic about love and friendship in the... Read more
Posted on 20 July 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Stacking the Shelves | #81
Time to look at the books I added to my shelves this week with Stacking the Shelves hosted by Tynga's Reviews! Not necessarily books I bought - also includes... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Book Thoughts on Thursday | on Book Clubs and Online Reading Groups
The world of books is never boring. Every week (well, most weeks) I'll discuss a different topic related to books, often inspired by or in response to what's... Read more
Posted on 17 July 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My Week on Wednesday | #18
My Week On Wednesday is a weekly link-up post in which I share with you what I've been reading, what I'm reading next, and any other bookish stuff I enjoyed in... Read more
Posted on 16 July 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Release Day Review | Miss Emily - Nuala O'connor
The American debut of an award-winning Irish writer that brings to life Emily Dickinson and will enthrall fans of Longbourn and Mrs. Poe. Read more
Posted on 14 July 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday | Books i Most Recently Acquired
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is: Last Ten Books That Came Into My Possession. This includes everything from books purchased to revie... Read more
Posted on 14 July 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Sunday Review | the Little Paris Bookshop - Nina George
“There are books that are suitable for a million people, others for only a hundred. There are even remedies—I mean books—that were written for one person... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Stacking the Shelves | #80
Time to look at the books I added to my shelves this week with Stacking the Shelves hosted by Tynga's Reviews! Not necessarily books I bought - also includes... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Readathon | #24in48
I've been having a hard time reading lately. I don't know if it was having a succession of challenging books that threw me off or if life has just picked up a... Read more
Posted on 11 July 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday | Hyped Books I've Never Read
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is: Top Ten Hyped Books I've Never Read. There are SO many books that it seems everyone and their... Read more
Posted on 07 July 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Sunday Review | in the Unlikely Event - Judy Blume
In her highly anticipated new novel, Judy Blume, the New York Times # 1 best-selling author of Summer Sisters and of young adult classics such as Are You There... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Stacking the Shelves | #79
Time to look at the books I added to my shelves this week with Stacking the Shelves hosted by Tynga's Reviews! Not necessarily books I bought - also includes... Read more
Posted on 05 July 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My Week on Wednesday | #17
My Week On Wednesday is a weekly link-up post in which I share with you what I've been reading, what I'm reading next, and any other bookish stuff I enjoyed in... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Reading Challenge | Books on the Nightstand Bingo
Okay, so I've basically forgotten about all the reading challenges I enthusiastically signed up for at the beginning of the year (except for the Goodreads... Read more
Posted on 01 July 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday | Best Books Read So Far in 2015
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is: Top Ten Books I've Read So Far in 2015. So far this year my reading has been pretty up and down,... Read more
Posted on 30 June 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE