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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 DIVINERS - Libba Bray
Evie O’Neill has been exiled from her boring old hometown and shipped off to the bustling streets of New York City—and she is pos-i-tute-ly ecstatic. Read more
Posted on 19 January 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Stacking the Shelves #3
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 18 January 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
A to Z 2014 Reading Challenge Hosted by Sock Poppet at Play
I like the randomness of this challenge. For every letter of the alphabet, a different book element has been picked, and it's a pretty eclectic mix. Read more
Posted on 16 January 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Random Thursday: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Me...
I'm sorry guys, I had a bit of a situation that took up my entire evening and I didn't have a chance to work on my RT post. But check out Lin Katrin's blogs,... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Top Ten Tuesday: 2014 Debuts I'm Excited For
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is "Top Ten 2014 Debuts I'm Excited For." I had to do some research for this one, so thanks a lot to th... Read more
Posted on 14 January 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Reading Bingo - YA and Original - Hosted by Retreat by Random House
I am super excited about this challenge! The idea is to get a row, all the outside squares - or the entire card! I'm not clear on whether you can use the same... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
SONGS FROM THE PHENOMENAL NOTHING - Steven Luna
It’s just me and him. Him and me. A man I can’t comprehend, designated by the universe as my father but someone I prefer to call Tom, and a kid he can’t relate... Read more
Posted on 12 January 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Stacking the Shelves #2
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 12 January 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Official 2014 TBR Pile Challenge Hosted by Roof Beam Reader
So I'm going to try another TBR Pile Challenge. This one's a bit different, because I have to read at least 12 books that were published December 31, 2012 or... Read more
Posted on 11 January 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Random Thursday: Books to Read in 2014...
The topic Lin Katrin and I have for you guys is possibly my favourite of the year:You guys have no idea what you're in for. I am all about the books. (I'm... Read more
Posted on 09 January 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
WWW Wednesdays #6
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 08 January 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday: Goals/Resolutions for 2014
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is "Top Ten Goals/Resolutions for 2014." Well, first off I don't do resolutions. I feel like it's... Read more
Posted on 07 January 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Bout of Books Read-A-Thon
I just came across this awesome idea while perusing Books of Amber's blog post. I hadn't heard of this particular Read-A-Thon before, but I think it's a really... Read more
Posted on 06 January 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
ONYX - Jeniffer L. Armentrout
Being connected to Daemon Black sucks…Thanks to his alien mojo, Daemon’s determined to prove what he feels for me is more than a product of our bizarro... Read more
Posted on 05 January 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Bookish Survey: Cast An HP Spell - Part 2
Here's Part 2 of the HP Spell Survey created and hosted by Flip That Page. In case you missed Part 1, here's what it's all about, in the words of its creator... Read more
Posted on 04 January 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Veronica Mars: The BOOK. Seriously.
Ridicule if you must, but I've spent a large portion of my leftover vacation days in the past week re-watching Veronica Mars. I've watched the show a few times... Read more
Posted on 03 January 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Random Thursday: This Year I'm Looking Forward To.... & Anti-Resolutions
Sorry for missing last week, guys. Totally my bad. What with Xmas and all, I totally forgot I hadn't scheduled a post! Hopefully Lin Katrin were more on the... Read more
Posted on 03 January 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
RIVERS OF LONDON - Ben Aaronovitch
Probationary Constable Peter Grant dreams of being a detective in London's Metropolitan Police. Too bad his superior plans to assign him to the Case... Read more
Posted on 02 January 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
2014 Reading Challenges
I'm pretty sure every single reader out there has this problem: A huge stack (or stacks, in my case) of books we keep meaning to read, but don't. Usually becaus... Read more
Posted on 02 January 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
WWW Wednesdays - January 1, 2014
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 January 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE
