Hippiebookworm
Bookworm is the reading hippy who uses books to escape reality and take far out trips. In the afterglow of her trips, Bookworm is always struck with enlightenment from what she just read. She sees how modern literature is influencing cultures, society and even future histories. If you dig it, stay tuned as Bookworm shares her thoughts and ponderings related to the books she’s reading.
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The Hippie Bookworm
http://www.thehippiebookworm.com/
Bookworm is the reading hippy who uses books to escape reality and take far out trips. In the afterglow of her trips, Bookworm is always struck with enlightenment from what she just read. She sees how modern literature is influencing cultures, society and even future histories. If you dig it, stay tuned as Bookworm shares her thoughts and ponderings related to the books she’s reading.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 91 )
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Review: Divergent by Veronica Roth – True Bravery is Being Who You Are
I’m going to let you know one of my secret guilty pleasures – The Secret Life of the American Teenager. I discovered it by accident one day when I was sick... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Would Hermione Be Better off a Potter Than a Weasley?
Nothing good comes from indecisiveness. When I think of my life, I reflect on all the different opportunities that have been presented to me in the past and... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: Dragon Defender by J.A. Blackburn – Greatness Comes in All Packages
Do you remember the nerdy kid from your class? Most likely a boy who loves to spend more time with rocks, bugs or robots than other kids and he always seemed... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: Oleander Girl by Chitra Divakaruni – Unique in Every Way
What is lurking in your ancestral background? Where does your dark eyes come from? Your high cheekbones? Or your long legs? I’ve been filling out a lot of... Read more
Posted on 09 January 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Movie Review: Saving Mr. Banks – It’s Not About the Children
My first memories of Mary Poppins in the movie adaptation by Disney starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. I loved how Mary turned the most mundane tasks suc... Read more
Posted on 04 January 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
2013 Countdown – A Year of Reading in Review
Yesterday was New Year’s Eve – the last day of 2013 and my dating anniversary with my long-time boyfriend. With so much going on over the last year from the... Read more
Posted on 01 January 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Movie Review: The Hobbit 2 – Tolkien Would Be Proud
SPOILER ALERT: If you have not seen the movie or read book, you may want to think twice about reading this post because I give a lot of it away and I will give ... Read more
Posted on 15 December 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Dragon Defender Book Blast & Give-away
Hey Everyone. I was recently introduced into independent author J.A. Blackburn and her recent novel Dragon Defender. I’m half-way through the book now and lovin... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: Love & Haight by Tracey Madeley – A Social Experiment in Youth
Do you remember what it was like when you were 18 years old? Just graduated from high school and on my way to college, I’m afraid I was a little arrogant. I... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Oh, That Pesky Leak! – 4 Stories of Literary Revelations
Ah, the dreaded leak. My boyfriend and I are big fans of the show The Walking Dead. This past week the season finale aired while we were away from home. Read more
Posted on 05 December 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Things We Set on Fire by Deborah Reed – Sisters to the End
Today is Thanksgiving here in the United States and the holiday for me brings back lots of memories and traditions. Sitting in front of the TV watching the... Read more
Posted on 28 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Movie Review: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire – Remember Who the Enemy is
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate movies that have been adapted from books. Not only do they give me something to consider reading myself, they also open u... Read more
Posted on 25 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Killing Kennedy – 50 Years of Conspiracies and Truth
Here in the U.S., you’ll often hear people say “Where were you when… happened?” I can remember exactly where I was on 9/11/01 when the twin towers went down. Read more
Posted on 22 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Book Review: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins – It’s Only Just Begun
You ever feel like you’ve just won the battle only to face a war? I feel that way about this blog sometimes. As much as I’ve been able to accomplish with this... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: Goodbye Emily by Michael Murphy – Going Back in Order to Move Forward
Do you remember your high school days? Maybe you were a jock and hung out with other athletes at your school. Maybe you were artsy and spent your study halls... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
RIP Michael Palmer – More Than an Author, He Was a Friend to Many
There are some people out there who have the ability to surprise you by how they turn out. I look at some of the kids I went to high school with and scratch my... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Not for Glory by J.R. Tomlin – The Last Installment of The Black Douglas Trilogy
Have you ever felt restless? The house is clean, the kids are in bed, and the bills are paid and on the table waiting to be put in the mailbox the next... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
A Halloween Movie Review: Carrie (2013)
Happy Halloween! Tonight kids are trick-or-treating on the streets, adults are partying at their friends’ houses and somewhere off the coast of Ft. Myers Beach ... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Looking for a Literary Costume for Halloween? We’ve Got Some Suggestions.
Halloween is right around the corner. In my house growing up, this was a big deal. I can remember Halloween parties at our house and bobbing for apples in the... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Throwback Thursday: John Grisham’s The Rainmaker (1997)
Recently I was traveling by plane to my parents’ place up in Ohio. While traveling I like to read in the airport and on the plane before takeoff. Read more
Posted on 24 October 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE