Father Christmas left these beauties under my tree. Did you receive any long-coveted titles in your stocking?
Books
Winding up the Week #50
This week we highlight books read and reviewed, look ahead to the 2019 Chapter-a-Day Read-Along, discover some of the best writing about literature in the blogosphere and highlight fascinating features from across the Internet.
2018 Reading Year in Review
What a wonderfully diverse and gratifying reading year 2018 turned out to be!
Winding up the Week #49
In the final WUTW before Christmas we look at books read and reviewed, discover some of the best writing about literature on the blogosphere and highlight fascinating features from across the Internet.
Winding up the Week #48
This week we discover some of the best writing about literature on the blogosphere and highlight fascinating literary features from across the Net.
Three Things… #4
Reading, Looking, Thinking. Three Things… returns after a four-month hiatus. In this post I meander from Persephone Books to BBC Proms in the Park, stopping off to admire an old typewriter before somehow finding myself in the company of singing reindeers and Father Christmas.
MARGARET ATWOOD READING MONTH: Quotations
For Week Four of #MARM I share a handful of my favourite Margaret Atwood quotations.
Winding Up the Week #45
This week we look at books read and reviewed, discover some of the best writing about literature on the blogosphere and highlight fascinating features from across the Internet.
NONFICTION NOVEMBER: Becoming the Expert
Week three of a month-long celebration of favourite non-fiction reads. In this post we look at becoming an expert on Penguin Books.
Winding Up the Week #43
In this issue of WUTW we look back at my smashing week, read second posts for Margaret Atwood Reading Month and Nonfiction November, discover some of the best writing about books on the blogosphere and highlight fascinating literary features from across the Net.
BOOK TAG: Shelfie by Shelfie #2
A fun tag in which I share a picture (or ‘shelfie’) of a favourite bookshelf and answer ten associated questions. This time I celebrate Margaret Atwood Reading Month.
NONFICTION NOVEMBER: My Year in Nonfiction
A month-long celebration of reading, reviewing and discussing non-fiction.
Winding Up the Week #41
This week we look at books read and reviewed, discover some of the best writing about literature on the blogosphere and highlight fascinating features from across the Net.
Books Before the Blog #2
This is the second post in a very occasional series in which I highlight several books read and enjoyed at some point before Book Jotter came into being.
REREADING: Matilda by Roald Dahl
Reading the original, magical story after thirty years before sampling a collectors edition with a brand new cover from Quentin Blake.
BOOK TAG: Shelfie by Shelfie #1
A fun tag in which I share a picture (or ‘shelfie’) of a favourite bookshelf and answer ten associated questions.
Winding Up the Week #31
This week we look at books read and reviewed, discover what’s of interest to Dewithoners, catch up with the latest book-blogging events and highlight fascinating literary features from across the Internet.
Winding Up the Week #27
This week we look at books read and reviewed, discover some of the best writing about books on the blogosphere and highlight fascinating features from across the Internet.
Three Things… #1
Reading, Looking, Thinking – all at once! My first Three Things…
#VOTE100BOOKS: A Century of Memorable Books by Women Writers
After masses of nominations and much lively debate Hay Fest came up with the top 100 books by women over the last century. I intend to read my way through the list!