Book Art
A little something to jump start the weekend, looking at books in different ways. So interesting, yet somewhat unsettling. Scroll down for the English translation. HERE. What do you think?
Books
Don’t Know What To Read?
Stuck for suggestions for a something to read? Going stir crazy with winter? MLCWO to the rescue. How about checking out the new book of short stories by Kelly Link? The stories described as eery, gothic, surreal are something that might hit the spot on a cold winters day. HERE Read […]
How To Deal With Winter. Read.
In the northern hemisphere it is winter, and in the north of America it is a winter that is just about breaking records. The snow is so bad people are jumping out of 2nd floor windows. For fun, in Boston. HERE. So what do you do if you are snowed […]
Guild Hunter Series by Nalini Singh
I just had to reblog this again because when I have had some free time recently, I have been picking up these books and am slowly but surely making my way back through the series. I forgot how much I love it…>Swoons< So please, check these out because they are […]
“Love Is In The Air”
It’s Valentines week and to put you in the mood, here is a list of 11 Teen Romance Books. Haven’t read any of them but they look quite intriguing. Run, don’t walk, to the nearest library to check them out.
FunDay Friday – The Awards Season Update
Did you know that How To Train Your Dragon 2 won the Golden Globe Award for the Best Animated Feature Film at the 2015 Golden Globe Awards? And that it is nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature? Way to go Toothless!!! Guess MLCWO needs to get a […]
The Maze Runner
Starring Dylan O’Brien – Thomas Aml Ameen – Alby Ki Hong Lee – Minho Blake Cooper – Chuck Summary “Thomas wakes up in an elevator, remembering nothing but his own name. He emerges into a world of about 60 teen boys who have learned to survive in a completely enclosed […]
FunDay Friday
Sorry that it’s a little late, but this made me laugh.
How To Give A Book
Every year at the holidays MotherReader, a very noteworthy book blog, gives suggestions for the gifting of books and this year she has once again come up with a ton of suggestions. The list includes books for all ages and lovely additional things that go with the book to […]
Still Stuck For Gift Suggestions? Look No Further!
Barnes and Noble has created an almost perfect helper for selecting gifts with their Holiday Gift Guide which has recommendations galore. GALORE!!! Here are just some of the great offerings they have: For teens a selection of top picks HERE as well as suggestions about the coolest author of the […]
Giving Gifts To Book Lovers That Aren’t Books
So, you have a bookish person in your life (or it is you) and you have tried to choose the perfect book and become overwhelmed with choices. Where to start? Well, there are lots of wonderful things besides books out there to tempt you. Here are some of today’s selections: […]
The Elves Are Busy Helping With Your Gifts
With the holiday season in full swing it’s time to stop reading, put down the books and think what wonderful things to give as gifts? Everywhere you turn there are suggestions: socks, scarves and gloves, perfume, something for the kitchen. All good ideas, if not slightly ordinary and expected. So, […]
To Read ASAP For Me!
It turns out one of my good friends has recently written a novel and to say I was shocked was an understatement. I know many people who love to write, but to actually get to the level where you can publish is a definite achievement and I am honestly so […]
Have You Read Harry Potter Yet?
If not, you might like to know exactly how much time you will need to devote to plow through all the books. Of course, if you saw the movies it might be faster. Well the good people over at Blinkbox Books (very worthwhile place to check out) have cleverly created an […]
Banned Books Week – The Books Have The Last Word
As Banned Books Week 2014 draws to a close it is time to give the last words to the books themselves. HERE. Hopefully this week has made readers everywhere think and appreciate the importance of the printed word. Of your choosing. Not someone else’s. Happy reading!
Banned Books Week – What Books Made The List?
HERE and HERE.
Banned Books Week – Retail Therapy Edition
No time to read a banned book? No worries, there is another way you can make a statement. HERE.
Banned Books Week – Graphic Novels That Are Challenged
It’s amazing exactly what gets challenged and banned……Captain Underpants??? Really? Graphic novels are often targeted. I guess if you want to encourage the kid who doesn’t love to read then it is smart to ‘ban’ the book. Makes it more enticing and alluring. Reverse psychology. HERE is a list […]
It’s Banned Books Week!!!
Celebrate the freedom to read what you want. Not what somebody else doesn’t want you to read. Take a walk on the wild side. Choose a banned book, make it your friend and be the radical. Don’t know what this is? HERE. Do you know comics and graphic novels get […]
FunDay Friday – What Kind Of A Book Are You?
Haven’t you always wondered exactly what kind of a book you are? Are you a textbook? A cookbook? A comic? A zombie read? Well, here is a fun little way to help you figure it out. HERE.
