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FIND ME by André Aciman: Unnecessary self-indulgence?
Dear Find Me by André Aciman, I had such high hopes for you. You were advertised as a sequel to Call Me By Your Name, the iconic romance novel that took the bookworm world by storm a few years ago. Announcement of your publication immediately sparked a dozen questions in my mind: What would happen… Continue reading
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Dear WHAT I TALK ABOUT WHEN I TALK ABOUT RUNNING by Haruki Murakami: you are quite a sticky one
Dear What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami, Even though I had only read one book by Haruki Murakami before (the short story collection Men Without Women, which I very much enjoyed) I was greatly interested in reading you because of your intriguing title. I love getting a look into… Continue reading
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SUNDAY SHOUT OUTS! | 3
Hello, bookworms! I hope you’re all having a lovely weekend. Today I’m back with another list of blog posts that you should definitely check out. Without further ado, here are some posts that have caught my eye recently: How to Be a Better Blogger for the New Year | Gianna & Gemini. In this first installment… Continue reading
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Dear THE NAME OF THE WIND by Patrick Rothfuss: I FINALLY READ YOU!!!
Dear The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss, We have skirted around each other for many years, you and I. Countless friends and fellow bookworms have recommended that I read you. Upon learning that I love The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter, people have jumped on the opportunity to recommend you time… Continue reading
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SUNDAY SHOUT OUTS! | 2
In 2020, I’m challenging myself to get more involved in the blogging community. I’ve decided that one way I can do this is to do some shout outs to posts I really enjoy or that make me think. Right now I’m aiming to do this every other Sunday or so. There are so many amazing… Continue reading
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Dear AN ABSOLUTELY REMARKABLE THING by Hank Green: You’re awesome.
Dear An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green, Wow, I am so proud of you. See, I’ve been what they call a “Nerdfighter” for years. I started watching Hank and John Green on Youtube back when I was in middle school, and I loved the idea of being part of a community that was unabashedly and enthusiastically nerdy. When… Continue reading
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5 Classics for January
In this series, I recommend five classics each month that remind me of that particular time of the year. January has many sides in my mind: it’s a bright new beginning, but it also means the continuation of the long New England winter. This month is often when we take a good long look at… Continue reading
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Dear THE BOOKSHOP by Penelope Fitzgerald: You are a bittersweet circle
I bought my copy of you mainly because (a) it was on sale (b) it had a pretty cover, and (c) I can’t resist a book about books. I distinctly remember starting you while sitting on park near my new apartment in the town where I attended law school. It was a beautiful late August day and,… Continue reading
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SUNDAY SHOUT OUTS! | 1
In 2020, I’m challenging myself to get more involved in the blogging community. I’ve decided that one way I can do this is to do some shout outs to posts I really enjoy or that make me think. Right now I’m aiming to do this every other Sunday or so. There are so many amazing… Continue reading
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Dear THE TESTAMENTS by Margaret Atwood: I was wrong about you…
Dear The Testaments by Margaret Atwood, Ever since I read your predecessor, The Handmaid’s Tale, in high school I’ve wondered about the fate of Gilead and the many handmaids that are forced to live within its bounds. The the television series was made a few years ago I was glad that The Handmaid’s Tale was gaining wider recognition and popularity,… Continue reading
About ME //
i’m holly — former english major, current twenty-something book lover, allergic to nuts. drop me a line at nutfreenerd@gmail.com or on instagram.
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