There are so many books I love rereading. Before the advent of free ebooks, I used to reread books more regularly, but, these days, there’s just so little time and so many titles piled onto my TBR tower. If we’re talking favorite books, however… it’s really not any easier. You might as well ask meContinue reading “Books I’ll Never Tire of”
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Be More Like Anne Shirley
I pick Anne of Green Gables. A couple of decades ago, I would have picked Stargirl as the book character I’d like to be. I already loved Anne Shirley, but I was more concerned about being alternative and unique. That’s not really unique these days. Not to mention that it was also rather a superficialContinue reading “Be More Like Anne Shirley”
Cat Lady Post: Deadly Flowers
My husband and I are celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary (and our 28th year together) today. He presented me this morning with a lovely bouquet of two of my favorite flowers: lilies and daisies. While I love them, I immediately took them out to the porch and did the business of putting them in aContinue reading “Cat Lady Post: Deadly Flowers”
Reunite Me with a Book: Books in This Case
Happiness is (a la “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”)… many things. In my case, it mainly involves my family, cats, books, plants, and many other moments of cheap little thrills. Don’t get me wrong; getting a huge windfall would make me happy (unless there are strings), but that has only happened a few timesContinue reading “Reunite Me with a Book: Books in This Case”
Recycled Post: Beloved Vintage Children’s Book Series, Part 2
This recycled post (you were probably clued in by the “Part 1”) has a second part. I might add succeeding parts because I keep thinking of more series to add. Also, time keeps on moving forward and series that I didn’t consider vintage have now become so. This reminds me of that time our VWContinue reading “Recycled Post: Beloved Vintage Children’s Book Series, Part 2”
Recycled Post: Adopting the Icelandic Tradition of Jólabókaflóð
Here’s another timely recycled post from Our Lemonade Days, my now-defunct family blog. Bringing Iceland’s Jólabókaflóð to Your Home I’ve always been intrigued by Iceland. For someone who lives in a tropical archipelago, I imagine it’s pretty much the opposite of what I know. Watching travel shows featuring it, I was further enchanted by its exotic (for someoneContinue reading “Recycled Post: Adopting the Icelandic Tradition of Jólabókaflóð”
Recycled Post: Beloved Vintage Children’s Book Series, Part 1
Before This Small Life, I had several other blogs. I was doing well with the last one (Our Lemonade Days), but it encountered some technical issues that were too much for me to figure out. Not that it takes much to stump me when it comes to modern technology, but I had to let thatContinue reading “Recycled Post: Beloved Vintage Children’s Book Series, Part 1”
Book Haul November 2024
I placed myself on a book buying ban at the beginning of the year. It’s laughable how I broke the ban the first month in. I kept on breaking the ban for some time until we started building our new house, then, I had no choice but to stick to the ban. I found aContinue reading “Book Haul November 2024”
Book Review: Sprinkles and Sea Serpents
This is a cozy fantasy-mystery I recently read. I don’t usually go for mysteries with a paranormal or supernatural element, but every now and then, I give one of them a whirl. I think the cover drew me in. I got the one on the left. I’m not sure which version is more recent, butContinue reading “Book Review: Sprinkles and Sea Serpents”
Book Review: The Scottish Ladies’ Detective Agency
I’m always up for this kind of book vibe. I love cozy mysteries, and if it’s a historical one, it only means an added element of interest. The Scottish Ladies’ Detective Agency* is the first book in a series intending to make its mark in the ever-growing cozy crime niche. As far as first booksContinue reading “Book Review: The Scottish Ladies’ Detective Agency”
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