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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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The Sunday Review | the Fever - Megan Abbott
The panic unleashed by a mysterious contagion threatens the bonds of family and community in a seemingly idyllic suburban community.The Nash family is... Read more
Posted on 28 June 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Stacking the Shelves | #78
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 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Book Thoughts on Thursday | What's in a Name?
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 26 June 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My Week on Wednesday | #16
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 25 June 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday | My Favourite Topics
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is: Ten Favourite Top Ten Tuesday Topics. I've been doing this link-up for a whiiiiiiiile now, and I... Read more
Posted on 23 June 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Sunday Review | Finding Audrey - Sophie Kinsella
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Shopaholic series comes a terrific blend of comedy, romance, and psychological recovery in a contemporary Y... Read more
Posted on 21 June 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Stacking the Shelves | #77
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 20 June 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Book Thoughts on Thursday | Happiness is Your Own Library Card
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 19 June 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My Week on Wednesday | #15
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 18 June 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday | Books on My Summer 2015 Tbr
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is: Ten Books On My Summer TBR. Well, last week I listed the books I'm looking forward to most coming... Read more
Posted on 16 June 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Sunday Review | a God in Ruins - Kate Atkinson
In Life After Life Ursula Todd lived through the turbulent events of the last century again and again. In A God in Ruins, Atkinson turns her focus on Ursula’s... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Stacking the Shelves | #76
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 13 June 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Monthly Wrap-up | May 2015
Can you believe it's June already? I certainly can't! Whether I feel like it's summer or not, the weather certainly seems to be warming up - right now I'm eatin... Read more
Posted on 10 June 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday | Most Anticipated Upcoming 2015 Releases
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is: Ten Most Anticipated Releases for the Rest of 2015. I'm gonna just start laughing right now. Ten.... Read more
Posted on 09 June 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Sunday Review | the Shore - Sara Taylor
Welcome to The Shore: a collection of small islands sticking out from the coast of Virginia into the Atlantic Ocean. Where clumps of evergreens meet wild ponies... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Stacking the Shelves | #75
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 06 June 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Book Thoughts on Thursday | Reading and the Aging Process
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 05 June 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My Week on Wednesday | #14
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 03 June 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday | Books i Wish Were Movies Or Tv Shows
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is: Ten Books I'd Love To See As Movies/TV Shows. I watch a lot of TV and though I have often been... Read more
Posted on 02 June 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Sunday Review | We Should All Be Feminists - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
In this personal, eloquently-argued essay — adapted from her much-admired TEDx talk of the same name — Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, award-winning author of... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE