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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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Top Ten Tuesday: Favourite Classics / Classics i Want to Read
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is: Top Ten Favourite Classics. I'm a little late to the party on this one because on top of working al... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Sunday Review: Roomies - Sara Zarr & Tara Altebrando
It's time to meet your new roomie.When East Coast native Elizabeth receives her freshman-year roommate assignment, she shoots off an e-mail to coordinate the... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Stacking the Shelves #27
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 28 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday: Cover Trends/elements i Like & Dislike
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is: Top Ten Cover Trends I Like/Dislike. This is going to be a slightly more boring post for two... Read more
Posted on 25 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Stacking the Shelves #26
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 21 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Www Wednesdays #23
It's time for this week's WWW Wednesdays, hosted by Should Be Reading blog (head over and check them out!).This link up asks three questions What did you... Read more
Posted on 19 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday: Books on My Summer Tbr List
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is: Top Ten Books On My Summer TBR List. I feel like I did this one already. But I suppose this is... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Sunday Review: Drawing Amanda - Stephanie Feuer
Inky draws his crush for a game–and paints her into real danger.DRAWING AMANDA is set in the under-parented, high-expectation world of a Manhattan... Read more
Posted on 16 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Sunday Review: the Silence of Bonaventure Arrow - Rita Leganski
Conceived in love and possibility, Bonaventure Arrow didn’t make a peep when he was born, and the doctor nearly took him for dead. Read more
Posted on 15 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Stacking the Shelves #25
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 15 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Liebster Blog Awards - Part 2!
The lovely Karen over at One More Page kindly nominated me for a Liebster Award a little while ago. I decided to wait before doing the requisite post, since I... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Why I'm Not in the Least Embarrassed to Be an Adult Ya Reader
Earlier this week I went to see the movie adaptation of one of my favourite books. A book that had a deepest emotional impact on me while also making me laugh... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday: Best Books I've Read So Far This Year
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is: Top Ten Books I've Read So Far This Year. Oh, man. There have been some excellent books so far... Read more
Posted on 10 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Sunday Review: THE LIBRARY OF UNREQUITED LOVE - Sophie Divry
One morning a librarian finds a reader who has been locked in overnight.She starts to talk to him, a one-way conversation that soon gathers pace as an outpourin... Read more
Posted on 09 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Stacking the Shelves #24
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 08 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Random Thursday: My Summer TV Lineup...
This week's topic is one that's pretty easy for me. Lin, Katrin and I want to hear all about...I'm a bit pressed for time this week, so let me just run through ... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Guess What i Did Tonight? (prepare to Be Jealous)
So a couple of weeks ago I was browsing Chapters, and I saw a contest to win passes to an advance screening of The Fault In Our Stars in my town. I entered,... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
WWW Wednesdays #22
It's time for this week's WWW Wednesdays, hosted by Should Be Reading blog (head over and check them out!).This link up asks three questions What are you... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Beach Reads for the Summer
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is a seasonal: Top Ten Books That Will (or Should) Be In My Beach Bag This Summer. Read more
Posted on 03 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Sunday Review: up a Tree in the Park at Night with a Hedgehog - p. Robert...
Benton Kirby is in a spot of bother...His life hasn't exactly gone to plan. This is hardly surprising, however, as he never really had one in the first place. Read more
Posted on 02 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE