Tag: bibliophile
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Bites of Books, Yo.
SnapDragon shares her scattered, bite-sized-bits of reading. Hi! It’s time for Book-of-the-Month, yo! Oh, wait. I, um, (coughs) haven’t finished a book since I don’t know when. (starts crying) And so, I’ll fill you in on my three-page-at-a-time, four-books-at-once journey as of late: Hood Feminism (Mikki Kendall, 2020) I saw this on a suggested reading…
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Kindred Spirits.
It’s Book-of-the-Month Day, yo! A short critique of L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables Good morning, Dear Reader! As usual, I intend to keep this review short and sweet. Very sweet. Because that is exactly how I would describe this absolutely lovely piece of literature. . . . I’m not really sure how this one…
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Coffee with Pablo.
I get overwhelmed. Too much noise. Too much clutter. Too. Many. Books. (gasp!) Come on. You know it’s true! I love love love to read. But how will I possibly have time to read it all, my dear friend? I implore you! news; magazines; fiction; nonfiction; blogs; self-help; parenting. . . Oh my! Yikes! Anyway,…
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Tuesday Talks: On Reading.
You’re here because you like to read, no? Today’s Tuesday Talk Question: What is your favorite book of ALL TIME? Yes, you can only choose one! Tell us why you love it more than all the rest. And who knows? It could be Snap’s next Book-of-the-Month! (high five) Remember to be kind in your responses!…
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My Ultimate Library: Part 2.
Get ready for the second installment of Snap’s favorite books! Here we go, friends. Another collection that just had to find a spot on the shelf. Just as a reminder, these are books I hold very near and dear to my heart. My Ultimate Library is, well, just that. These are my literary babies; they’re…
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Nevertheless, I Liked It.
A Short Critique of Alec Baldwin’s memoir, Nevertheless Alec Baldwin’s Nevertheless (2017) Here we are again! It’s Book-of-the-Month Day here at Snippets of SnapDragon. Are you excited? Did you wake up early, frantically checking your feed to see if Snap’s review was up and ready for your viewing pleasure? No? Well, nevertheless, here it is.…
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My Ultimate Library: Part 1.
SnapDragon lists her tried-and-true, doesn’t-remember-life-without-them books. My signature move at parties is to ask people to list their favorite things–movies, bands, desserts–without overthinking their response. “Ready, gut-reaction, go!” So in fairness, I’ve decided to list my all-time favorite books using this method. No second-guessing. No re-dos. Just what comes to mind as I type this,…
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The 100 Classics Reading Challenge: The Books.
Here they are! The 100 volumes that made the cut. (If you haven’t already, check out my selection process on my previous post. Check it out here, yo.) A few notes: -Almost all of these are novels, but I included some poetry, essays, plays, and short story collections, as well. -I consider this list to…
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The 100 Classics Reading Challenge: The Rules.
See SnapDragon’s selection process for her Ultimate Library. So you like to read, eh? Then welcome to Snippets of SnapDragon’s newest feature: The 100 Classics Reading Challenge! (cue ribbon cutting and confetti cascades) As a certified high school English teacher, a post-graduate of English studies and creative writing, and just a bonafide lover of fiction,…
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