As you know, Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere was made into a mini TV series way back when. Starting on March 16th, Neverwhere is coming to radio, and all you need to join in on the adventure is an internet connection! Here's Gaiman's announcement from last week:

I've recently discovered the Facebook page Books & Bites. They give you suggestions on which dishes would go well with which books, and they even share recipes! No more starving while reading!

I came across an article on Writer's Bloq that listed the "Top 10 Fictional Female Friends We'd Like to have as Anything Close to Real-life Friends." It's a great list, but I wasn't completely satisfied with it, so I decided to do my "top 5."Hermoine Granger - Harry Potter SeriesHermione is actually number one on… Continue reading If only these female characters could be my friends!

Famous for saying, "What greater gift than the love of a cat?" Charles Dickens has proven in more ways than one how much he loved cats. His beloved cat Bob, who always sat by him, passed away in 1862. And Dickens got the blade you see in the above pictured made: the handle of the… Continue reading Charles Dickens was a big cat-lover

Simay and I came up with our best of 2012 so enjoy:Favorite Book of 2012:Simay: The Help by: Kathryn StockettPaula: I agree as well The Help by: Kathryn StockettFavorite Author:Simay: John GreenPaula: Bethany GriffinFavorite Mystery Writer of 2012:Simay: Mark Z. Danielewski Paula: Gerald JayFavorite YA of 2012:Simay: I have two I can't bear to part… Continue reading Best of 2012

I am hoping to get many things accomplished on this blog in 2013.  For one getting my two kids to review more books they keep reading and not reviewing books, but that is life for kids.Reviews: I am hoping to get more books read this year and reviewed as well.  My tbr pile is insane… Continue reading My Goals of 2013

Some of you may know that I live in CT and with the recent events of Sandy Hook Elementary school and the school shooting on Friday, I won't be reviewing books that are harmful to children, as our family is suffering from the situation just like everyone else in CT. When we heard about all… Continue reading Editorial: Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting

It’s Monday What are you Reading? Is a weekly bookish meme where we get together to share what books we’ve read in the past week, what books we’re currently reading and what new books we’re planning on reading in the coming week along with any reviews or interesting posts. It’s hosted by Sheila @One Person’s Journey… Continue reading It’s Monday what are you reading? #21

I have to gush on my 9 year old who made student of the month for September.  Natalie is in the purple shirt!  So enjoy checking out the pictures: