Do you miss reading? Here’s how to get back into reading books. Get out of a reading rut and embrace your inner bookworm again with these four tips. Get back into the habit of reading Ten years ago I entered a Literary Dark Ages in my reading life. On average, I’d read about six books […]
The Ultimate Guide to Anne of Green Gables Film Adaptations
Wondering what version of Anne of Green Gables you should watch? Here are eight surviving film adaptations of Anne, from big-screen productions, to anime, to T.V. movies and miniseries. I’ve given a mini review for each plus a star rating to help you decide which Anne of Green Gables movies are worth your time! Over […]
7 Underrated Classic Books That Should Be Made into Movies
These classic books have been ignored by filmmakers long enough! Here are 7 classic novels that would make fantastic movies or miniseries. Some of these books are better suited to the big screen, others to TV, but all of them need to be filmed! Why do filmmakers keep adapting the same classic books over and […]
7 Books to Pack on Your Next Beach Vacation
All of these books take place by the sea or on the ocean. Add them to your summer reading list and toss one in your beach bag before you hit the sand! Planning a beach vacation? If you’re a bookworm, picking which books to bring will be just as important as selecting your outfits. Since […]
The 5 Books that Made Me Fall in Love with British Literature
I love classic British literature, and for me, I can trace my interest back to these 5 titles. These must-read British novels will always have a space on my shelf and in my heart! I think every reader has their favourites when it comes to genres or periods. The older I get the more widely […]
QUIZ: How well do you know these famous first lines from classic books?
Can you guess these famous first lines from classic books? Take the literary quiz to find out! I’ll give you the opening line from a classic novel, and you identify which book it comes from! As a book lover, it brings me great delight that I’m married to another book lover. One of the nerdy […]
Southern Fiction Reading Challenge
How many of these Southern fiction classics have you read? These bestselling Southern novels and short stories will challenge and inspire as they transport you to the American South. If you want to better understand an era, a place, or a people, read its literature. I have a deep love for the American South, and […]
Classic Books Becoming Movies and Miniseries in 2019
Want to find out what classic book-to-movie adaptations are coming out in 2019? Check out this list of classic books becoming movies and TV miniseries for the big screen, Amazon, Netflix, and the BBC. I get excited when I hear that a classic book is getting a film adaptation. Sometimes they turn out great (like […]
11 Things Nancy Drew Taught Me About Life
Nancy Drew solved mysteries…and in the process taught us how to face life with curiosity and class. Read on for eleven timeless life lessons from everyone’s favourite titian-haired amateur sleuth. Like many girls in the 90s (and for that matter, the previous six decades!) I grew up reading Nancy Drew. My library sported a long […]
5 Melodramatic Novels for Hopeless Romantics
You’re never too old for a good, escapist melodramatic novel. Enjoy these five cozy romantic classics when you’re in the mood for an old-fashioned love story. If you’re like me, you may have relished, in your younger days, a good deal of melodramatic novels. You know–the classic kind of melodramas–the kind that critics claim are […]
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