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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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Dewey's 24 Hour Read-A-Thon Report
So as you guys know, I participated in Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-thon for the first time yesterday. Hundreds of other booklovers joined in, either as readers or... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
24-Hour Read-A-Thon Starting in T-5 Hours!
OMG, you guys, I just found out about this and it made my day. No, it made my whole goddamn week. So here's the story. Dewey's Read-a-thon takes place twice a... Read more
Posted on 12 October 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Book Swap!!!!
My friends Katrin and Martha (along with three other awesome ladies) are hosting an amazing swap - Booktober!The idea is to swap books with another blogger -... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Random Thursday: Art That Inspires Me...
This week I am SO on the ball. It's Wednesday, I'm blogging like crazy, and I'm totally going to have this post up tonight. I think. Maybe. Read more
Posted on 10 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
THIS SONG WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE - Leila Sales
Making friends has never been Elise Dembowski’s strong suit. All throughout her life, she’s been the butt of every joke and the outsider in every conversation.... Read more
Posted on 09 October 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Best/Worst Series Enders
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is Top Ten Best/Worst Series Enders. As I mentioned a couple of TTTs ago, series aren't really my thing. Read more
Posted on 08 October 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Books on the Web: The Best Reads of September, Bare It for Books, Secret...
So much booky goodness on the interwebs this week! Here's some of it:10 Awesome Secret Passage Book Shelves. Because what book lover hasn't dreamed about... Read more
Posted on 05 October 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Random Thursday: Things That Brighten A Rainy Day...
I know I did this whole apology last week, but yet here I am again, a day late! This time I have no valid excuse. I just straight up forgot. My bad. Read more
Posted on 04 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Book Turn-Offs
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is all about turn-offs. Top Ten Book Turn-Offs, that is. Only 10? Aw, shucks. Here are some of mine,... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Random Thursday: My Fave Store to Shop At Is...
Sorry this is going up kinda late - I got drops in my eyes yesterday and was so busy writhing in pain as any light source in the vicinity tried to stab me in th... Read more
Posted on 27 September 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
SOS - Please Help Find A Home for Piper!
You guys know I'm a big softy when it comes to animals. I've totally fallen in love with this puppy, a 6 month old Pointer mix called Piper. Read more
Posted on 27 September 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Celebrate Banned Books Week. Read Something Dirty.
It's Banned Books Week, which has gotten me thinking about which books have been banned, where, when and most of all, why? I always used to imagine books that... Read more
Posted on 25 September 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday: The Best Sequels Ever
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is all about sequels. THE BEST SEQUELS EVER, to be precise. Now, this is gonna be tough. I don't read... Read more
Posted on 25 September 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
MORE TALES OF THE CITY - Armistead Maupin
The tenants of 28 Barbary Lane have fled their cozy nest for adventures far afield. Mary Ann Singleton finds love at sea with a forgetful stranger, Mona Ramsey... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
A-Z Bookish Survey
I saw this over on Care's Online Book Club blog and traced it back to the original source, Perpetual Page-Turner, so that I could join in! Read more
Posted on 23 September 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Book Memes & Pics: You Left WHO In Charge?
Either of these would be awesome and also very dangerous for me. Though the books would probably be more so. Not only would I be unable to resist taking at leas... Read more
Posted on 20 September 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Books on the Web: What You Didn't Know About Sherlock Holmes, The Worst Book...
It's been a busy week for bookish articles and news on the web - so I already have another roundup for you guys! 'Blurred Lines' Model Emily Ratajkowski Cast... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Random Thursday: One Bad Habit I Just Can't Break...
Lin, Meg, and I are back! Sorry for all the RT drama lately, but we're back on track, and hopefully you're all still with us! Thanks oodles for being so... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
AUSTENLAND - Shannon Hale
Jane Hayes is a seemingly normal young New Yorker, but she has a secret. Her obsession with Mr. Darcy, as played by Colin Firth in the BBC adaptation of Pride... Read more
Posted on 18 September 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday: Books on My Fall TBR List...
This week's Top Ten Tuesday list on The Broke and the Bookish is a good 'un: Books on My Fall TBR List. Oh geez. This could be a very long post. Read more
Posted on 18 September 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE