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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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Life of a Blogger: 101 Things I Love
Life of a Blogger is a weekly meme hosted by Novel Heartbeat. Every week there's a new topic, not related to book blogging. This week's topic is: 101 Things I... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Meet Karolina from Bookshelf Reflections
A couple of months ago, an email landed in my inbox from Karolina asking if I'd be willing to let her interview me for her blog. Totally flattered, I agreed - o... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
WWW Wednesday #20
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 14 May 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Almost Put Down But Didn't
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is "Top Ten Books I Almost Put Down But Didn't." I really need to start working on these sooner so I... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Sunday Review: CHAMPION - Marie Lu
He is a Legend.She is a Prodigy.Who will be Champion? June and Day have sacrificed so much for the people of the Republic—and each other—and now their country i... Read more
Posted on 11 May 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Stacking the Shelves #20
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 10 May 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Life of a Blogger: Pet Peeves
Life of a Blogger is a weekly meme hosted by Novel Heartbeat. Every week there's a new topic, not related to book blogging. This week's topic is: Pet Peeves.... Read more
Posted on 09 May 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Random Thursday: My Favourite Thing About Moms...
This week's RT topic with Lin, Katrin is all about a special person in everyone's lives - moms. This Sunday is Mother's Day (you're welcome for the reminder if... Read more
Posted on 09 May 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Top Ten Tuesday: Books Book Covers I'd Frame as Pieces of Art
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is "Top Ten Books Book Covers I'd Frame as Pieces of Art." Normally I worry about finding enough to... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Sunday Review: ANNA AND THE FRENCH KISS - Stephanie Perkins
Can Anna find love in the City of Light?Anna is happy in Atlanta. She has a loyal best friend and a crush on her coworker at the movie theater, who is just... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Stacking the Shelves #19
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 03 May 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Monthly Wrap-Up: April 2014
I seem to have picked up the pace this month! Which, quite frankly, is a relief. Last Saturday was Dewey's 24 Hour Readathon, so that certainly helped me plow... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
WWW Wednesday #19
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 01 May 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday: Books If You Like X TV Show/Movie
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is "Top Ten Books If You Like X TV Show/Movie/Comic/Play etc." I get to pick what "X" represents. Read more
Posted on 30 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Sunday Review: PRODIGY - Marie Lu
Injured and on the run, it has been seven days since June and Day barely escaped Los Angeles and the Republic with their lives. Read more
Posted on 27 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Readathon April 26 - Book Selection and Updates
I've started my Readathon! I'll be updating this post throughout the day with my progress rather than creating a bunch of new posts because I want to minimize... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Stacking the Shelves #17
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 26 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
It's Readathon Time!
It's time for the Spring 24 Hour Readathon! This will be my second Readathon - and I'm hopeful that I'll do slightly better than the first time around! My... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Five Friday Faves: Favourite Books I Received As A Gift
Five Friday Favourites is a weekly meme hosted by Amanda over at Book Badger. Every Friday she chooses a new topic - full list of topics can be found here.... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Life of A Blogger: Favourite Music Albums
Life of a Blogger is a weekly meme hosted by Novel Heartbeat. Every week there's a new topic, not related to book blogging. This week's topic is: Favourite Musi... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE