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“Gigi” (thoughts)

Posted by: Eva on: July 15, 2008

“Gigi” by Collette was one of my choices for the novella challenge. I’ve been meaning to read Colette for years, and I’m glad to say that I’ll be reading more of her in the future (my copy also came with “The Cat,” and after that I want to read the Cherie series).
That being said, if [...]

Before, I get to the reviews, I need your help! My mom’s birthday is coming up, and while I’ve already gotten half of her present, I also want to buy a book. And you know that feeling when you all you want is toothpaste, and the store has six shelves of toothpaste, and [...]

The Uncommon Reader (thoughts)

Posted by: Eva on: May 1, 2008

A review! For a challenge! It’s almost as if I’m a book blogger.;) To ease myself back into the swing of things, I thought I’d review my first read for the Novella Challenge: The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett.
I’d seen this one mentioned around the blogosphere before, but it wasn’t until Ted mentioned [...]

New Challenges!

Posted by: Eva on: April 1, 2008

Happy April Fool’s Day!  I considered doing some kind of spoof, but I’m so behind on reviews from March that I’m going to need every day in April just to catch up.  Still, this is my very favourite month, because my birthday is ten days away.   Anyway, along with the snowfall outside the [...]

Novella Challenge

Posted by: Eva on: March 7, 2008

[Ed. note: I was going to wait to post this until closer to the start date, but I'm having a family movie night, so no time to write an actual post.  Anyway, this way hopefully more of you will sign up!] Trish (of Hey Lady! Whatcha Readin’?) is hosting her very first challenge, and it’s a good [...]


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