A Book House
I found these on Etsy. This would be a simple woodworking project for someone. It’s a clever idea, even a place for your glasses.
Books and Reading
Second Hand Books are Wild
Do you remember BookCrossing? It’s been years since I last logged in. Funny that I was thinking of the book which I had last read the last time I was at the site. I couldn’t remember the author or the title, but there it was, first on my profile page. “Second hand books are wild … Read more
Book Binding Arts in Canada
There were only two groups I could find but there are likely lots of Canadian book artists. Add your links in the comments (moderated – they won’t automatically show up when you post). ARA Canada Canadian group promoting art bookbinding. French-Canadian site. Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild Supports … Read more
The Sadness of Disappearing Used Book Stores
Starlight Books in Newmarket, Ontario, has closed. Not big news to a lot of people. I was sad to see it gone this week when I drove by on my way to visit my sister in Newmarket. I used to live in the area. Starlight books was one of my favourite places for about 20 … Read more
Paranormal and Urban Fantasy Authors I Have Liked
This post is a place to share the books and authors I really have enjoyed. I follow most of these writers on Twitter as well. I like to see how their writing routine works – when they’re actually writing and not just talking to hopeful writers. I also hear about what they are working on … Read more
Bookpacking is Such a Great Word
Are you one of the people who typically carries at least one book around with you, where ever you go? Even if you might not get a chance to settle in somewhere and have the alone, or quiet time to read… do you always have a book, just in case? I do.
Bookpacking
Bookpacking is custom made for people who like to read. Many backpackers have packed a tattered paperback novel into their rucksack in case they are held hostage by rain pummeling the outside of their tents. Packing a book for a bike trip, a hike or boating excursion engages both the body and the mind into … Read more
Reading and Writing Mysteries
This was originally part of the Suite101 University ecourses offered for free. I wanted to preserve the information for myself and others as Suite101 is taking all of the ecourse University content down. Mysteries By Janet Blaylock Introduction This course is a pre-requisite to “Writing Mysteries.” What are your favorite genres? Romance perhaps? Maybe it’s Adventures … Read more
What Do Guys Read?
If you look at the fiction for boys and young men, there isn’t a lot to choose from. I noticed this years ago as my nephew (Zack) was growing up. Now Zack is almost 16. He reads books from the regular fiction. But, once in awhile he backtracks to something he read as a boy. … Read more
Interesting Groups Found on GoodReads
Dystopias and Social Critiques The Alternative World Apocalypse Whenever Hard SF– Where the reality of the science counts. Urban Fantasy Cozy Mysteries Dragon and Magic Lovers – For those who like books that include dragons. Wicca and Witchcraft – Discussing Paganism and books about Wicca and Witchcraft. Witches Brew – Books with Witches in them. … Read more