Texts from Jane Eyre: And Other Conversations with Your Favorite Literary Characters Author: Mallory Ortberg It is not often that I find myself laughing as I read a book: maybe I review too many crime novels! In any event, Texts from Jane Eyre had me chuckling and reading all night; this book is a literary aficionado’s dream! From Medea, Gilgamesh, Achilles, Dido, Plato, Circe, all the way to The Yellow Wallpaper, this compendium of witty and absolutely charming text messages from and to ... continue reading...
Book reviews: Texts from Jane Eyre
Book reviews: Shake Puppies
SHAKE Puppies Carli Davidson WHAT TO GET for Christmas? Well, after all, you are talking to ME, the BOOK FREAK reviewer! Broad A here, telling you, I wanna book for Christmas! STOP! I got the book! It came! SHAKE Puppies by Carli Davidson follows up her book SHAKE with the MOST adorable puppies of all breeds doing what comes naturally: SHAKING! Davidson has caught these little darlings in all aspects of their immense adorability with photographs that beg to be framed~! My ... continue reading...
November is for family – on Netflix
The Review Broads are ambassadors for Netflix #Stream Team and receive product as a result. All opinions are strictly our own. November is all about family to me. I just have great memories of hanging out with the family and watching movies together, it’s probably why I’m such a movie nerd. I remember watching movies every year on thanksgiving right before football came on and then watching movies after it ended. There was a year we watched Scream (when that came out, we all thought I was ... continue reading...
Fragrance review: English Laundry Fragrance
English Laundry Fragrance Eau de Parfum No. 7 by Christopher Wicks I remember as a small child waking up to the waft of my mother’s perfume (always Chanel No. 5). Somehow, she did perfume as she did all things: with elegance, grace and a whiff of femininity that has never left me. I, however, have my own personal taste, and I like a touch of musk and vanilla in my scent. And my perfume is English Laundry No. 7. I love the softness and silkiness of the scent, which is mildly ... continue reading...
Diet & exercise help on the way!
I am a #VZWBuzz Ambassador, as such I have or will receive product &/or compensation, however all opinions are strictly my own. I've been bad....I've been very very bad. My weight has shot up another 20 lbs. recently, with Mr. S being in the hospital and all of the stress surrounding it. I've sought solace in food and no exercise. Even though the holidays are approaching quickly, I've GOT to do something about my weight. Otherwise I'll be miserable. One look in my bookcase and ... continue reading...
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