The super cool people at Penguin English Library have been having a little fun with a penguin figurine and some famous scenes in classic literature. This has been christened Penguin Acts Out. I’ve been inspired to do the same but I’ve only done a couple so far. Watch this space for my contribution to Penguin…
My Week: Romola Garai | From the Observer
Just when it seems I can’t admire this young actress any more, I come across this… My Week: Romola Garai | From the Observer | The Observer. And my review of GLORIOUS 39…
Paris Review – Dear Paris Review, What Books Impress a Girl? , Sadie Stein
Dear Paris Review, Someone sent me this text message yesterday: “What’s a book I should read to make girls think I’m smart in a hot way? I want to seem like a douchey intellectual instead of my deadbeat self.” What should I tell him? Sincerely, A Paris Review – Dear Paris Review, What…
ARMCHAIR BEA 12: Books and Networking
Today’s topic is about networking “in the real world”, bringing those online relationships to another level. I admit, this is something I’ve been working on, but I’m no expert. Still, I will share an examples of how books and book reviewing are a part of my “real” life. Living in Savannah, we are lucky enough…
ARMCHAIR BEA 12: Giveaways
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW OVER. I’ve got two books for giveaway for this year’s Armchair BEA. I should mention I have not read either; I’m merely hosting a giveaway. The description from the publicist: In Such a Pretty Fat, Jen Lancaster learned how to come to terms with her body. In My Fair Lazy, she…