The Best Reader [12/30/12] 

  • End of Fall Reading (Fall 2009 Edition)

    Well, I survived my last fall semester of my undergraduate career. I surprised myself by being able to maintain all of my school activities and keep this blog running. Most of my inspiration comes from the fact that as of now (yes right now, I have three applications out) potential employers will be reading this blog.Since August …

  • Joining the Party Late (fashionably): Out with a Bang Readathon!

    I know, I know, I'm about a day and a half late to this party. But really, I've been keeping super busy! The TV hasn't been on ALL day (but I haven't opened a book all day either). I've spent my day looking up Reading Challenges for the new year, I wrote a huge wrap up post (for all the months I forgot about), I took down the Chri…

  • Off the Shelf Reading Challenge: 2011

    In an effort to motivate me to read my own books (119 unread on my shelves, I counted) I decided to join the Off the Shelf Reading Challenge hosted by Bookish Ardour. This challenge is all year long (Jan 1 — Dec 31, 2011). I've decided to go all out and attempt at the Hoarder Level (76-125).The beginning of my epic list: Delirium …

  • Audio Book Challenge: 2011

    The second "reading" challenge I've chose to participate in for 2011 is the Audio Book challenge hosted by Teresa's Reading Corner. I wish I read more audiobooks, they seem like such great "time savers." When I'm doing everyday tasks (cleaning, showering, cooking, straightening my hair, etc) I always think, "Man, I could be readin…

  • Hush Hush — Becca Fitzpatrick

    I'd like to welcome Sandy, from Pirate Penguin's Reads, as this week's Guest Reviewer!*********************From Amazon.com..."For Nora Grey, romance was not part of the plan. She's never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how much her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her. Not until Patch came along.Wi…

  • Dystopia Challenge: 2011

    I've decided to join the Bookish Ardour's Dystopia Reading Challenge! From January 1st to December 31st, 2011 I hope to read the following 15 Dystopian novels to qualify for the Contagion Level (15 books). There is an extra book, just in case I can't put the genre down. I really want to thank There's A Book for recommending this c…

  • Miss Remmers' Top 100 YA List Challenge — REDO!

    In June (of 2010), I looked into what books I had read from Good Books and Good Wine 's list of Top 100 YA Books and challenged myself to see how many I can read before the end of the year. Well, as it is now the end of the year, I thought I should look at my progress, or lack of progress. I only read three. Yes, only three. I've …

  • I read the following books during the Fall of 2010 (August 13th, 2010 — December 31st, 2010): Knightley Academy The Deathday Letter Pretty Little Liars Finding Forrester Shade To Kill A Mockingbird Fall For Anything Intrinsical The Eternal Ones Dracula in Love Captivate The Legend of Sleepy Hollow The Dark Divine The Ivy Matched …

  • August 2010 Wrap UpWhile I think six is a decent number of books read, the blog really went on hold this month. I began teaching, I was still moving in, Dan moved in, etc. I definitely struggled with keeping a balanced life in August.Books Read:Linger I Am Number Four 13 to Life The Duff Losing Faith Mockingjay Random:Before the B…

  • Pinterest Project Creations for the Uncreative (6)

    When I saw this cake on Pinterest, it looked simple enough (even for me!) to make! I only needed an occasion. The husband turned 25 on Tuesday (but it's been more of a marathon than a sprint). We've been celebrating since Monday! On Tuesday, when his family came over to celebrate, he asked for a Cold Stone cake. And, being the non…

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