Books I'm reading this summer

Images of summer always spark those golden hues of sun rays breaking over a field, or a strand of sand and glistening water. It's when staying indoors isn't as exciting as heading outdoors, unless of course you live

Books I'm reading this spring

I've realized that upon entering any used bookstore, I seem to have the inclination that I must walk out with a book or two, or perhaps three. There is always some sort of justification for the books I want. I tend to think it will

My top ten favorite books from my 2016 reading lists

Although I make resolutions every year, I usually never manage to keep them. By the end of January, it's likely I have forgotten most of them. But somehow, through this medium of blogging, I've completed one resolution from

My December Book List: A Christmas List

Much of this month will be spent enjoying the holidays with family and traveling. But I'm also looking for those cozy moments of candlelight, cookies, and hot chocolate that just usher in the need to read a holiday classic. With

My November Book List

November has arrived, and although opening up holiday books seems like the reasonable choice, I will postpone those novels for December. Instead, I thought I'd continue with two authors I read from last month, which were

My October Book List

I quietly imagine myself sitting by an old chimney, a fire crackling, a wool blanket draped over my shoulders, the window curtains pulled back to the sight of rolling mountains and an overcast sky, and the scent of warm apple

My September Book List - another month of classics

I must say that last month's books were all incredibly good, but I guess that is to be expected when you combine C.S. Lewis, Jane Austen, and John Steinbeck. C.S. Lewis' words were refreshing to me spiritually, Jane Austen was

My August Book List - a month of classics

Throughout my life I've gone through various phases of book genres, whether it be The Chronicles of Narnia, a momentary period of suspense with novels by Mary Higgins Clark, WWII books, romance novels, or books about

July's Book List and a Trip to Becker's Bookstore

A few weeks ago, during one of those many days where Houston continued to face flooding from the daily rain, I stepped into a home that had been converted into a used bookstore. Shelves of books seemed to cover ever square

Pursuing your dream and June's book list

Last month I read The Alchemist, Bird by Bird, and Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking. Due to its small size, The Alchemist is a book that can be read in a few hours. Although the overall

An Outdoor Boston Bookstore and May's Book List

Nestled on the corner of West Street and Washington Street is a cozy three story building housing a plethora of used books known as Brattle Book Shop. Before making your way into the old building, you will want to peruse through

The Grandeur of the Boston Public Library and April's book list

As you enter the lobby your eyes are immediately drawn to the grand staircase and the light coming in from the three large windows. The sound of your foot steps echo along the floor as you near the top of the steps. It's a rather quiet

My March book list

The other day my husband mentioned how behind he felt on all the good TV shows out there, to which I replied how I felt so behind on all the good books out there. Ever since this new year began, I have been so motivated to

My February book list

Last month I wasn't completely sure I would finish my book list. And although I failed to finish one book, The Poetics of Space, I did complete the three other books, which is quite a success for someone who only read about four

My January book list

If I had to describe the types of books I love to read, it would be those that catered to a daydreamer caught in wanderlust, who loves history, architecture with an ancient past, stories of real people, and thought provoking text.

Feeling Parisian...my 5 favorite Paris books

I haven't experienced the dreaminess of Paris yet, but I have experienced a glimpse of it vicariously through books, blogs, and pinterest. And the more I read about it, the more I am fascinated by its history, architecture, art, and