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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 | #59
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 15 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Book Thoughts on Thursday | What Other People Are Reading
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 13 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Www Wednesday | #49
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 did you... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday | Things i Like/dislike in Bookish Romances
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is: Top Ten Things I Like/Dislike About Romances In Books. First of all, I'm not big on romance. Read more
Posted on 10 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Sunday Review | Just Kids - Patti Smith
It was the summer Coltrane died, the summer of love and riots, and the summer when a chance encounter in Brooklyn led two young people on a path of art,... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Stacking the Shelves | #58
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 08 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
2015 Reading Challenge | Reading Bingo
Retreat By Random House has brought back their wonderful Reading Bingo Challenge - and this year, it's CanLit (Canadian Literature) focused! Not sure if I'll... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday | Books i Can't Believe i Haven't Read
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is: Top Ten Books I Can't Believe I Haven't Read In X Genre. I'm going to pick a few different genres,... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Sunday Review | Maisie Dobbs - Jacqueline Winspear
Maisie Dobbs isn’t just any young housemaid. Through her own natural intelligence—and the patronage of her benevolent employers—she works her way into college a... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
2015 Reading Challenge | Anne of Green Gables Readalong
I was perusing Lindsey Reeder's blog, Reeder Reads the other week, and I came across this post on her reading goals for 2015. In among her personal goals and... Read more
Posted on 30 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Book Thoughts on Thursday | on Literary Travels
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 29 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
I'm on Vacation!
I've got some exciting news! I'm off on a little adventure to a part of the world I've never been before. I'm heading down to New Orleans, Louisiana to check ou... Read more
Posted on 27 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday | Books I'd Love to Read If i Had a Book Club
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is: Top Ten Books I'd Love To Read With My Book Club/If I Had A Book Club. Read more
Posted on 27 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Sunday Review | the Cuckoo's Calling - Robert Galbraith
A brilliant debut mystery in a classic vein: Detective Cormoran Strike investigates a supermodel's suicide. After losing his leg to a land mine in Afghanistan,... Read more
Posted on 25 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Stacking the Shelves | #57
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 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Www Wednesday | #48
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 did you... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Release Day Review | If i Fall, If i Die - Michael Christie
Following his award-winning debut collection of stories, Michael Christie's heartfelt and wondrous first novel is The Curious Incident of the Dog in the... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday | Books That Weren't What i Expected
This week's Top Ten Tuesday on The Broke and the Bookish is: Top Ten Books That Weren't What I Expected. This week was a freebie - meaning I can choose any topi... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Sunday Review | Leaving Before the Rains Come - Alexandra Fuller
Looking to rebuild after a painful divorce, Alexandra Fuller turns to her African past for clues to living a life fully and without fear. Read more
Posted on 19 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Stacking the Shelves | #56
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 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE