Quick poll: How would you rather spend your time these days, enjoying the nice weather outside, or reading?

Trick question! I recommend doing both at the same time. Lounge chair + sunshine + a little breeze + that smell of summer in the air + a book in my hands = my absolute favourite indulgence.

Two more squares off the bingo card this month: Continue reading

Just as I was about to embark on this challenge, I read a great post over at Book Riot the other day about throwing reading plans and challenges and lists out the window, Continue reading

Title page of my copy of "Milosz," where Cordelia Strube inscribed "It is so cool that you like a lot of different things. Hope you dig this book!"
Cordelia Strube inscribed my copy of Milosz at the 2012 International Festival of Authors. I realize she’s poking fun at me, but she’s hilarious and I love it anyway.

I stated emphatically for days that I wasn’t going to do this, but I’ve had a few requests, so, what the hell, I’m doing it.  Continue reading