❤️❤️❤️❤️ Long before Audrey Hepburn made Holly Golightly a household name, Truman Capote wrote a short story about Miss Holliday Golightly, Travelling. Discussing homosexuality, independence, gender, love, anxiety, depression, and belonging, Breakfast at Tiffany's was a subversive book. The heroine was endearing and unnerving- a runaway child bride - turned prostitute, living off of "tips" … Continue reading Breakfast At Tiffany’s – Truman Capote (1958)

❤️❤️❤️❤️ Trevor Noah, now the host of the popular comedy news show The Daily Show, wrote a book of essays of his childhood growing up during and after apartheid in South Africa. The New York Times bestseller features both funny and touching accounts of growing up in a place where violence and racism are a … Continue reading Born A Crime: Stories From A South African Childhood – Trevor Noah (2016)

I am home sick, and my kids found this book that they said was perfect for me at our neighbourhood Little Library. No, it's not because of my all abiding love for the Beach Boys, or because they thought the cover looked interesting. They do not know what memoirs are. They thought it was perfect … Continue reading Lying In Bed/Just Like Brian Wilson Did

My province is in an official state of emergency. There are so many forest fires and so many evacuees that the entire province is in crisis. A full fire ban is in effect. IfYou are caught around an open flame, not just the person who started the fire, but all those around the fire will … Continue reading Give

https://goo.gl/images/4xnPcs July 11, 2014 - do you remember what you were doing that day? Would you remember what you did if Facebook didn't force the highlights of what you liked or shared that day?  I do. I can tell you exactly what I was doing that day. It was a hot, sunny day. My extended … Continue reading Celebrating the Anniversary of the Mean Reds 

❤️❤️❤️❤️ The fifth and as of yet, final published book from George RR Martin's A Song of Fire and Ice Series follows the adventures of the characters that were missing from A Feast For Crows - we find Tyrion, Jon Snow, Davos Seaworth, Danaerys, Theon Greyjoy, and a host of new POV characters as well; … Continue reading A Dance With Dragons – George RR Martin (2011)

My husband and I, on our wedding day (2006) "I to know more about you! I see your profile and I adore you!" - complete strangers Since setting up my blog and public Instagram account for my book reviews, I have received countless private messages from men whom I do not know, professing a desire … Continue reading But I’m a Feminist…

Alllllllllmost done this dictionary-sized copy of A Dance With Dragons! I have to say that I found this one much more fun than a Feast For Crows, however, once again, the best part is when we are back to ALL the character POVs!!! I'm looking forward to finishing this heavy book, and thereby the series … Continue reading Almost At The End – A Dance With Dragons