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The Story’s The Thing: Criss Cross
I’m probably the queen of falling in love with silly, inconsequential books that I read when I’m eight years old. Sure, it’s great to follow a series from beginning to end, and classic lit is incredibly powerful, but there’s also something really special about carrying one quirky, awkward novel in your purse with you for [...]
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Weird Question Weekly: Most Hated Character Edition
Coming at you yet again, that time of the week where you can get to know your bloggers better through sometimes strange, sometimes bittersweet questions. This week’s question is: We know your favorite villains, so now tell us about the one character, from any story, that you absolutely hate/fear/loath the very mention of.
Read More15 Reasons Why You Should Participate In Accio Books
1. Because you really don’t need five copies of the Deathly Hallows… We all went a bit overboard when it was finally released, but in retrospect, one copy- perhaps two- is plenty for one person. Why not let less fortunate children experience the magic of Harry Potter? 2. Because let’s face it: your books are [...]
Read MoreThe Story’s the Thing: The Hobbit
Alright, I know this is a classic, and you’ve probably all read it already, and I know there’s just been a big movie and stuff, but this week I’d like to take a minute to appreciate The Hobbit. My first encounter with the works of Tolkien happened when I was probably eight or nine years [...]
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Tagged Story Review, the hobbit, The Story's the Thing, tolkien
Weird Question Weekly: Fandom Edition
As we all know, the fandom life is full, and ever-changing. Stories end and new ones begin and even more awesome ones are discovered. And of course there’s nothing quite as wonderful as finding a new story to cuddle up and get thoroughly obsessed with. As summer approaches, we’re searching high and low for new [...]
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The Story’s The Thing: HG Wells; The Time Machine and The Island of Doctor Moreau
Sometimes it’s hard to find things that you like. Recommendations from friends are always a good thing or asking people in libraries or bookstores can many times help you find new loves or new fandoms. My favourite way to find a new story or fandom is, well… current fandoms. My biggest current fandom obsession, as [...]
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Tagged Books, HG Wells, historical books, story's the thing
Reflections
My HPA chapter hosted a screening of A Very Potter Senior Year this past evening, and as a senior in undergrad about to graduate in two short weeks, many of the songs and even lines had me crying and reminiscing about my time in college, and specifically with my wonderful HPA chapter family. I’ve been [...]
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The Story’s the Thing: Wicked
Before college, I really wasn’t that interested in Broadway shows, and I thought musicals were a little cheesy. I liked a few, but I wasn’t as “into” live theatre as I came early in my college years. And one of the shows that contributed pretty intensely to my current obsession, the musical that is easily [...]
Read MoreWeird Question Weekly: House Founders Book Recommendations
Coming at you yet again, that time of the week where you can get to know your bloggers better through sometimes strange, sometimes bittersweet questions. This week’s question is: What book do you think your house’s founder would recommend?
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Tagged ask the bloggers, blogger question, weird question of the week
The Story’s The Thing: The Little Prince
A couple weeks ago I was trolling through my attic and I stumbled across a box completely filled with my favorite childhood books. In it, I found a book that I had nearly forgotten about, despite this book having been one of the sole shapers of my childhood.
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