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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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WWW Wednesdays - November 19, 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 20 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday: Books I'd Recommend to a Young Adult Newbie
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is sort of a choose-your-own-adventure. I get to pick ten books I'd recommend to a particular person... Read more
Posted on 19 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
THE SURVIVAL GIRLS - Ming Holden
In the summer of 2011, writer, artist, and development worker Ming Holden journeyed to Kenya with the goal of creating a performance with refugee girls for Worl... Read more
Posted on 18 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Let's Talk: Books That You Value the Most
This week's topic on I Swim for Oceans' weekly "Let's Talk" link up is: Books That You Value the Most. Buckle up, this could be a very long, long post! Read more
Posted on 16 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
CUPCAKES, TRINKETS, AND OTHER DEADLY MAGIC - Meghan Ciana Doidge
If you’d asked me a week ago, I would have told you that the best cupcakes were dark chocolate with chocolate cream cheese icing, that dancing in a crowd of... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Random Thursday: It's Just How I Was Raised...
This week I haven't had time to work on my post for Random Thursday - sorry! However Lin and Katrin both have posts up so you can head over and check them out. Read more
Posted on 14 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
THE GRAVEYARD BOOK - Neil Gaiman
After the grisly murder of his entire family, a toddler wanders into a graveyard where the ghosts and other supernatural residents agree to raise him as one of... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Score! What I Got in the BD 25-Hour Sale
It's the most wonderful time of the year... Book Depository sale time!!! I can't even tell you how excited I get. I'm like a kid on Christmas morning. Only... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Random Thursday: I Can't Resist Buying...
This week's Random Thursday with Lin, Katrin and I is one that calls for confessing to a lack of will power that I'm sure we all share, because we want you to... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
WWW Wednesdays - November 6, 2013
This a new link-up (for me, obvs) but I think it's more my speed than Waiting on Wednesday, because I don't tend to watch for upcoming titles closely enough to... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Sequels I Can't Wait to Get My Hands On
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is Top Ten Sequels I Can't Wait to Get My Hands On. As I've mentioned before, I don't really do series... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
AGENT 21: CODEBREAKER - Chris Ryan
Secret agent Zac Darke is back for his third mission - and the stakes have never been higher.An unknown bomber is conducting a terror campaign in London. Read more
Posted on 03 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Random Thursday: Let's Get Spooky! Halloween Faves...
This week's Random Thursday with Lin, Katrin and I is going to make you want to hide under your bed. Or make pumpkin pie. Either way, it's gonna be awesome,... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Scariest Book Covers/Books to Read on Halloween
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is Top Ten Scariest Book Covers or Top Ten Books to Read on Halloween. Read more
Posted on 29 October 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
FANGIRL - Rainbow Rowell
Cath is a Simon Snow fan.Okay, the whole world is a Simon Snow fan . . .But for Cath, being a fan is her life — and she’s really good at it. Read more
Posted on 27 October 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Random Thursday: Fave Things To Do In the Fall...
Time for a slightly more chilly edition of Random Thursday with Lin, Katrin and I are adjusting (somewhat regretfully, on my part, and with a lot of grumbling... Read more
Posted on 24 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Character Names
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is Top Ten Character Names I Love (or Unusual Character Names). This is going to be interesting,... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Random Thursday: A Random Fact That Blew My Mind AND A Big Announcement!
It's time for Random Thursday, and this week is extra special. You might have noticed a little change to the header image up there ↑. That's right, Lin and I... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
THE BEGINNING OF EVERYTHING - Robyn Schneider
Golden boy Ezra Faulkner believes everyone has a tragedy waiting for them—a single encounter after which everything that really matters will happen. Read more
Posted on 16 October 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Books I Was Forced to Read
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is Top Ten Books I Was Forced to Read - by anyone, teachers, parents, friends, review commitments...... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE