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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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Monthly Wrap-Up: March 2014
I thought last month was a slow reading month at 6 books.... but what I didn't realize until just now is that March was even slower. Just three books this month... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday: Gateway Books/Authors In My Reading Journey
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is "Top Ten Gateway Books/Authors In My Reading Journey."I wish I'd started this one earlier so I... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Sunday Review: GRASSHOPPER JUNGLE - Andrew Smith
Sixteen-year-old Austin Szerba interweaves the story of his Polish legacy with the storyof how he and his best friend , Robby, brought about the end of... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Stacking the Shelves #13
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 29 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Life of a Blogger: Favourite Animals
I've decided to try adding a Thursday link-up, mainly because it's not about books. I know, this is a book blog, that's what you're here for. Read more
Posted on 28 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
It's Veronica Mars Book Day!!!!
So I'm skipping WWW Wednesday this week, because I am way too excited to sit still and write a post. Why, you ask? Because:I watched the show. I watched the... Read more
Posted on 27 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Random Thursday: Fantasy Shopping Spree...
This week's RT topic with Lin, Katrin and is one that I'm sure will prompt some very long posts: We all have things we like to spend money on - though often we... Read more
Posted on 27 March 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Top Ten Tuesday: Things On My Bookish Bucket List
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is "Top Ten Things On My Bookish Bucket List."I've never considered a bucket list, much less a bookish... Read more
Posted on 26 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Sunday Review: BEING HENRY DAVID - Cal Armistead
Seventeen-year-old "Hank" has found himself at Penn Station in New York City with no memory of anything --who he is, where he came from, why he's running away. Read more
Posted on 24 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Stacking the Shelves #12
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 22 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Random Thursday: Worst Thing I've Ever Eaten and I Started Blogging Because...
Sorry for missing last week, but I had a major event on the weekend, and didn't have time for much else! Lin, Katrin and I have a great topic for you this... Read more
Posted on 20 March 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
WWW Wednesdays #15
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 19 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday: Books On My Spring 2014 TBR List
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is "Top Ten Books On My Spring 2014 TBR List." Oh, so many! I'm going to go with books that are being... Read more
Posted on 18 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Sunday Review: THIRTEEN REASONS WHY - Jay Asher
You can't stop the future. You can't rewind the past. The only way to learn the secret. . . is to press play.Clay Jensen doesn't want anything to do with the... Read more
Posted on 17 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Stacking the Shelves #11
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 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
WWW Wednesdays #14
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 12 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday: All-Time Favourite Books in the Children's Book Genre
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is "Top Ten All-Time Favourite Books in X Genre." I'm picking Children's Literature. Read more
Posted on 11 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
THESE BROKEN STARS - Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner
It's a night like any other on board the Icarus. Then, catastrophe strikes: the massive luxury spaceliner is yanked out of hyperspace and plummets into the... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Stacking the Shelves #10
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 09 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Random Thursday: Favourite Swear Words...
So this week's topic from Lin, Katrin and I could not come at a better time. So J. is sick, which means I'm getting sick, and I'm pretty sure based on how I fee... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION
