Best of 2019 – Classics

As 2019 ends (ended) and we’re 3 days into 2020, I have been busy writing to share the books the fall into the best of the year. Reading 111 books isn’t bad, but makes it somewhat of a challenge to narrow down my favorites into just one post, like I did last year. But whenContinue

The Count of Monte Cristo – Review

“There is neither happiness nor misery in the world; there is only the comparison of one state with another, nothing more. He who has felt the deepest grief is best able to experience supreme happiness.” Why hello there Dantès! I thought it would be nice to reach out to you, telling you about the epicContinue

My week in books and tea 6.16.19

First, things first. I was hardly EVER remember enjoying a reprieve in the weather in June. Mild temperatures, no humidity and gentle breezes, if only this weather could stick around all summer long. With that said, how are we halfway through June and a few of my TBR books are in a book stack somewhereContinue

My week in books and tea 6.9.19

This week is about books of mass distraction. Many of the books I read this week are not from my monthly TBR, but I’m completely OK with that. I’ll tell you why soon…. What I finished readingThe Moorland Cottage by Elizabeth Gaskell was a perfect book to snuggle up with this rainy weekend. I couldn’tContinue

My week in books and tea 5.26.19

An excited hello to everyone! It’s nice to be back this week for books and tea! Admittedly there will be more talk about tea than books since the last few weeks have been busy but incredibly wonderful. Having friends in town meant a lot of activities outside of reading and the blog, but that’s perfectlyContinue