So I’ve sort of fallen off the reading wagon this year. As my Goodreads goal reminds me so often, I am so behind! My school schedule allowed for limited reading this year, and I struggled with finding books that I really loved earlier in the year which caused me to fall behind as well. But…
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The Lizzie Bennet Diaries
Hi guys! So if you’ve been following me on my Facebook page, you might have noticed me gushing about a certain Youtube video diaries series known as The Lizzie Bennet Diaries. If you know anything about me, you’ll know that I am a big Jane Austen fan. And naturally, like so many people out there,…
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Ever since I was a kid, I’ve had an obsession with all things British. Growing up, I had a British best friend, whose mom was so much cooler because she had a British accent (at least in my opinion). I grew up reading Harry Potter, and practised my British accent at home and in my…
International Women’s Day
Hello friends! Happy International Women’s Day! Since it is women’s day, I figured it’d be fitting to do a post on some of my favourite female protagonists, from a variety of genres, all the ones that kick butt and are just pure awesome. So let’s get started! Come on, you knew Miss Hermione Granger was…
I’ll take “Capital L for Literature” for 500
When I was in university, I met this girl who asked me what my favourite book was. I promptly replied, “Harry Potter”. She wrinkled her nose and said, “No, I meant Literature. Like real books.”
As an English major (and maybe even a University student) the assumption that I had to read and love Literature was constantly foisted upon me. And while I love and