My Favorite Books of 2019
I am incredibly late at posting my 2019 favorites. January 2020 was such a great reading month for me that I got sidetracked! 2019 was a diverse year, without any specific focus. But I also read a lot of 5-star reads—13! That’s about 10% of my total reads and does...Let’s Not Make Reading Gendered
I recently listened to a podcast where old-school Hollywood powerhouse Alan Alda interviewed author Ann Patchett. And I was appalled at the casual manner in which both of them accepted and propagated gendered beliefs about readers. Patchett quoted statistics: 80% of...Four Audible Originals: A Combined Review
After some long books in May, I decided to catch up on some shorter books. In my Audible collection, that means listening to a few Audible Originals. And finally Audible let’s you sort your titles by length, which makes it much easier to manage via time. Instead...Book Pairing 101
If you are a monogamous reader, this may be your gateway into adventure. Or not. That’s okay. And if you love reading more than one book at a time, you’ve come to the right place. I have a lot of ideas about how to read more than one book at a time without feeling...Best Reading of 2018
I’ve decided that 2018 was my “Year of the Woman.” Themes of feminism and other various related women’s issues threaded their way through many of my choices. Plus, I read a plethora of amazing work from women authors. I love when the unintentional becomes...It’s My Birthday Giveaway!
It’s my birthday, and to celebrate I’m doing a Giveaway on Litsy and here, at TheBibliophage.com. I love reviewing books for my readers, so it’s fitting to have a party starting today. Winners will be chosen on November 8, 2018. You have until Midnight (Eastern time)...I Feel Bad About Abandoning a Classic
I just abandoned a classic book. I listened for 10 of its 19 hours, and it wasn’t growing on me. In truth, part of this was the narrator. She voiced the main character with a breathy voice I found annoying. But it’s much more than that. Why do we expect a book written...I Refuse to Pick My Favorite Book
Next week PBS’ Great American Read series kicks back into gear. Along with the show, PBS has been running a poll. They want people to vote for their favorite book. The May kickoff show was interesting, and I’m happy as hell to hear people talking about books. (Hint:...Product Review: LiteraryBookGifts.com
Do you love bookish gifts and products? Right, I know you do. Me too! So I was super excited when Melissa from LiteraryBookGifts.com reached out to me for a review. (I’m not an affiliate, nor do I receive any compensation when you order. I just like her...2017: My Reading Year in Review
Even when I don’t consistently post a summary about the books I’ve read each month, I do keep statistics. Each blog post or book review is posted under the categories of either Resist, Relax, or Learn. I also keep track of number of books, number of pages, and authors...#Booked2018: A Seasonal Reading Challenge
Introducing…drum roll…fireworks…#Booked2018: A Seasonal Reading Challenge! My friends, Cindy, Alisia, and I have created an amazing reading challenge for 2018. We’re hosting it primarily on Litsy, but have just opened a Goodreads group as well....Reading and Writing are Expressions of Life, and other Lessons Learned from Grief
Two years ago, our 18-year old granddaughter died in a one-car accident. At the time, I was blogging regularly about chronic pain, health, and wellness. I had self-published a book, Kick Pain in the Kitchen, some months before. And then my creative juices died along...Reading Challenges 2017 – Part Two
Another 2017 reading challenge is done! The folks at Book Riot came up with the Read Harder challenge, and I have to say it’s expanded my horizons considerably. 2016 was the first time I’ve completed it, and now my 2017 challenge is also in the books (pun...July 2017 Reading Summary
July was quintessential summer reading for me. Look at all those books in my relax category! Some of them were actually pretty heavy topics, but they don’t truly fit into either Learn or Resist. Either way, I read some gems in July and the reviews are posted...Philly Litsy Meetup in July 2017
Litsy is a wonderful place to meet bookish friends online. Recently I met up in person with a group also!
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