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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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Stacking the Shelves | #70
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 02 May 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Monthly Wrap-up | April 2015
I had another good reading month in March - lots of books finished, and quite a range of selections. Some books amused me, others inspired me, and still others... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Book Thoughts on Thursday | What Makes Or Breaks a Book?
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 01 May 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Book Review | Nothing Like Love - Sabrina Ramnanan
A sparkling, witty and confident debut from a rising Canadian star whose Trinidadian roots and riotous storytelling heritage inform her completely delightful... Read more
Posted on 29 April 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My Week on Wednesday | #10
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 28 April 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday | Funny and Inspiring Characters
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is: Top Ten Books That Feature Characters Who ____. I get to fill in the blank myself, and hmmmm. Read more
Posted on 28 April 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Sunday Review | God Help the Child - Toni Morrison
The new novel from Nobel laureate Toni Morrison.Spare and unsparing, God Help the Child is a searing tale about the way childhood trauma shapes and misshapes th... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Dewey's 24 Hour Readathon | Progress Report
Good morning and welcome to Dewey's 24 Hour Readathon! At this point the Readathon is about 4 hours old, and I'm just getting started (I'm not a morning... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Stacking the Shelves | #69
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 25 April 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Dewey's 24-hour Readathon | How to Readathon Like a Pro
It's nearly here! Dewey's 24 Hour Readathon is coming up on Saturday April 25th (AKA tomorrow!). It only happens twice a year, so I spend a lot of time (about... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Book Review | Blood on Snow - Jo Nesbø
From the internationally acclaimed author of the Harry Hole novels—a new, electrifying stand-alone thriller set in Oslo in the 1970s: the story of an unusually... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My Week on Wednesday | #9
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 23 April 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday | Favourite Authors
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is: Top Ten Favourite Authors. It's difficult to narrow this down. It's easy to confuse a favourite boo... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Stacking the Shelves | #68
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 April 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Book Thoughts on Thursday | in Defense of Book Reviews
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 17 April 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Book Review | Crime Seen - Kate Lines
A criminal profiler, trained at Quantico, former Chief Superintendent of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Kate Lines recounts her remarkable story using... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My Week on Wednesday | #8
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 15 April 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday | Inspiring Quotes
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is: Top Ten Inspiring Quotes from Books. Umm... this one's tough. I don't underline my books. I don't... Read more
Posted on 14 April 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Sunday Review | a Visit from the Goon Squad - Jennifer Egan
Bennie is an aging former punk rocker and record executive. Sasha is the passionate, troubled young woman he employs. Here Jennifer Egan brilliantly reveals... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Stacking the Shelves | #67
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 April 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE