Books
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Although it has the fewest days, February has always felt like the longest month to me. Below are recommendations (which may include spoilers) of some of the books I’ve been reading this month: The Great Divorce, by C. S. Lewis – In this book, Lewis imagines what it might be like if the souls in… Read more
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I’m a re-reader. One of the things I enjoy about reading a book more than once is that it usually opens my eyes to things I did not perceive the first time I perused a written work, be it fiction or non-fiction. I also enjoy hearing other’s opinions of stories – what they liked or… Read more
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January always brings with it anticipation of what the new year might hold. I thought I’d recommend some of the books (the overviews may include spoilers) I’ve been reading this month and, I hope, inspire you to continue, or begin, your reading journey: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, by C. S. Lewis –… Read more
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I particularly enjoy movies or television shows based upon books even if I don’t completely agree with the interpretations. My main criteria for evaluation is whether or not I want to read (or reread) the books or book series after I watch the adaptation. The following are a few of my favourite movies based upon… Read more
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There is a sort of freedom that comes from being able to take along a book while you clean, exercise, create, or travel. There is a freedom that comes from being read to, because you are reaping the benefits of hearing the story while not having to do any of the work. You get to… Read more
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Have you ever spent an entire day just reading? You find that, somehow, the whole day just slipped by – it opened with the first page and closed with the last. You remained stationary but, really, you went on a Grand Adventure. When people discover you’re a reader there tends to be an onslaught of… Read more
