#LetsDiscuss2023 #7 – Milestones – #DiscussionSunday

This is my 1000th post on this blog, which made me think: Do you celebrate milestones on your blog? Disclaimer: These are my personal opinions. I do not expect anyone to agree with anything here, and in fact, I'm certain that many will disagree and/or even hate many of the things I've written below. Sorry … Continue reading #LetsDiscuss2023 #7 – Milestones – #DiscussionSunday →

TCL’s #DNF Friday #14 – Off-Key Notes.

Why I can't write a Book Review for “Rhapsody” by Mitchell James Kaplan. Summary: "When Katharine “Kay” Swift—the restless but loyal society wife of wealthy banker James Warburg and a serious pianist who longs for recognition—attends a performance of Rhapsody in Blue by a brilliant, elusive young musical genius named George Gershwin, her world is … Continue reading TCL’s #DNF Friday #14 – Off-Key Notes. →

The Formula of Secrets.

Book Review for “Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl” by Renée Rosen. Summary: "In New York City, you can disappear into the crowd. At least that’s what Gloria Downing desperately hopes as she tries to reinvent herself after a devastating family scandal. She’s ready for a total life makeover and a friend she can lean on—and into … Continue reading The Formula of Secrets. →

#SomethingDifferentSunday – TCL’s Tribute to National Poetry Month.

Once upon a time, I wrote poetry! Somewhere deep inside my #LetsDiscuss2020 #DiscussionSunday post about my regimen vs. impulse posting, I posed the question if anyone thought it might be fun for me to post some of my poetry here on my blog. Well, a couple of people showed interest, and I appreciate that. As … Continue reading #SomethingDifferentSunday – TCL’s Tribute to National Poetry Month. →

TCL’s First Lines Friday #5 for April 21, 2023!

First Lines Fridays is a weekly feature for book lovers that was originally hosted by Emma @ (the apparently, now defunct) Wandering Words (don't click on the link, it isn't there anymore). However, the lovely Carrie @ Reading is My Superpower not only does a similar weekly meme, she also hosts a weekly link party … Continue reading TCL’s First Lines Friday #5 for April 21, 2023! →

TCL’s #TopTenTuesday – April 18, 2023 – Non-Book Freebie.

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. The rules are simple: Each Tuesday, Jana assigns … Continue reading TCL’s #TopTenTuesday – April 18, 2023 – Non-Book Freebie. →

#LetsDiscuss2023 #6 – Buying Print Books – #DiscussionSunday

Recently, The Book Depository announced that it will soon be closing their virtual doors, which made me think: Where will I buy print books now? Disclaimer: These are my personal opinions. I do not expect anyone to agree with anything here, and in fact, I'm certain that many will disagree and/or even hate many of … Continue reading #LetsDiscuss2023 #6 – Buying Print Books – #DiscussionSunday →

TCL’s Spell the Month in Books #5!

Reviews From the Stacks Last month discovered Jana and her blog Reviews from the Stacks. Jana created this fun, monthly book meme. Now, it is true that Jana runs a link party for this which is supposed to take place on the second Saturday of every month, but I'm a week late with this one … Continue reading TCL’s Spell the Month in Books #5! →

TCL’s Shelf Control #10 – A Prescient Passover.

Shelf Control is a weekly celebration created by Lisa @ Bookshelf Fantasies, of the unread books on our shelves. Lisa says: "Pick a book you own but haven’t read, write a post about it (suggestions: include what it’s about, why you want to read it, and when you got it), and link up! For more … Continue reading TCL’s Shelf Control #10 – A Prescient Passover. →

#CCSpin 33 Review – La Traviata.

Book Review for “The Lady of the Camellias” by Alexandre Dumas fils. Summary: "Marguerite Gautier is a courtesan in the city of Paris. The symbol of her character is the camellia, pale and cold. She was once a needleworker who, while taking a rest cure in Bagneres, was befriended by a wealthy duke whose daughter … Continue reading #CCSpin 33 Review – La Traviata. →