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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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2013 End of Year Book Survey
I'm hopping on the 2013 End of Year Book Survey train with Jamie from The Perpetual Page-Turner! I gotta admit, I'm pretty excited about this one. Read more
Posted on 01 January 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday: Best Books I Read in 2013
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is "Top Ten Books I Read in 2013" you know, just to keep things easy. Read more
Posted on 31 December 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
OBSIDIAN - Jennifer L. Armentrout
Starting over sucks.When we moved to West Virginia right before my senior year, I'd pretty much resigned myself to thick accents, dodgy internet access, and a... Read more
Posted on 29 December 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Stacking the Shelves #1
Time to look at the books I added to my shelves this week with Stacking the Shelves hosted by Tynga's Reviews!This week I got a fair few new books - partly book... Read more
Posted on 29 December 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Bookish Survey: Cast an HP Spell - Part 1
I came across this bookish survey on Flip That Page and it totally appealed to me - partly because I just love surveys, and partly because... well, Harry Potter. Read more
Posted on 28 December 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
THE RAVEN BOYS - Maggie Stiefvater
“There are only two reasons a non-seer would see a spirit on St. Mark’s Eve,” Neeve said. “Either you’re his true love . . . or you killed him.”It is freezing i... Read more
Posted on 26 December 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Random Thursday: What the Holidays Mean To Me...
Tis the season! Lin, Katrin and I are in full Christmas mode (well I am, anyway) and there are cards everywhere (shedding glitter like crazy, I might add -... Read more
Posted on 18 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Top Ten Tuesdays: Top Ten New-To-Me Authors I Read In 2013
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is going to be easy, I think. Though that'll probably end up being the proverbial famous last words!... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
INSURGENT - Veronica Roth
One choice can transform you, or destroy you. Every choice has consequences, and as unrest surges in the factions all around her, Tris Prior must continue tryin... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Random Thursday: Walk Into My House & You'll See...
This week's topic is one I can't for the life of me figure out why we decided to assign. Lin, Katrin - we clearly need to make the topics easier. This one's... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Top Ten Tuesday: Books On My Winter TBR List
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is a seasonal one - the 10 books on my winter TBR list! I'm not entirely sure what this means. Does it... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Random Thursday: Books Everyone Should Read...
This week's topic is one I've been excited for since Lin, Katrin and I scheduled it - ages ago. As you have probably noticed, since I have a blog and Facebook... Read more
Posted on 05 December 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
WWW Wednesdays - December 4, 2013
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 05 December 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday: 2014 Releases I Can't Wait to Read
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is all about the future. The future of book releases in 2014, that is. Let's see what I can come up wit... Read more
Posted on 03 December 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Random Thursday: Fave Things To Do When Home Alone...
This week's topic is right on schedule. Lin, Katrin and I have a seasonal RT for you. We want to know: I love me some "me" time. As an only child, I grew up... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
DIVERGENT - Veronica Roth
In Beatrice Prior's dystopian Chicago world, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue--Candor (the... Read more
Posted on 28 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
WWW Wednesdays - November 27, 2013
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 27 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday: Things I'm Thankful For
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is a seasonal feature since it's Thanksgiving for those lucky bastards folks south of the border. So... Read more
Posted on 26 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
THE NATURALS - Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Seventeen-year-old Cassie is a natural at reading people. Piecing together the tiniest details, she can tell you who you are and what you want. But it’s not a... Read more
Posted on 25 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Random Thursday: Things I Like About Cold Weather...
This week's topic is right on schedule. Lin, Katrin and I have a seasonal RT for you. We want to know: 1. Peppermint Mochas!!!YUM. I may also have a small... Read more
Posted on 21 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION