DIY Decorating Projects Using Books and Book Pages I love winter projects. Winter, at least in Colorado and I’m getting for most parts of the northern hemisphere, means more indoor time. What better way to spend it than creating objects to decorate your home from and about things you love, BOOKS! Today I’ve collected some …
10 Favorite Love Stories of All Time Happy February! To commemorate the month of all things love I thought I’d collect a list of the most beloved love stories. Many of these books have stood the test of the time while others are up and coming. I hope you enjoy the list and will put …
Vampire Fiction – Part 1 of 2 – Early Vampire Literature A Review of Vampires in Literature First Vampire Literature and Books Legends and stories of vampires have circulated the globe for centuries. Vampire or vampyre literature first appeared in 1816 with publication of The Vampyre by John Polidori. Polidori’s vampire character displayed superhuman strength, …
Beach Life and Lake Life Inspired Reads Last week I was talking to my friend Tiffany over at Lake Life State of Mind and it dawned on me, what better time to start a beach read than in the middle of winter when you’re craving that summer vacation? I grew up in south Georgia and …
Most anticipated fiction novels of 2021 I’ve combed the web to bring you my top picks for reading in the coming year! Bookmark this page or add the books to your Goodreads want to read list! Milk Fed Rachel is twenty-four, a lapsed Jew who has made calorie restriction her religion. By day, she maintains …
Top Romance & Fantasy Books 2020 – Plus top reads from The New Yorker & more Top 3 Romances of 2020 According to Goodreads Readers Top Romance read with 70,896 votes From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout Chosen from birth to usher in a new era, Poppy’s life has never been her own. The …
It’s all about reading This month I’ve read more books than I’ve read all year. It’s not even the end of the month and I’ve finished 4 1/2 books already. Cooling temperatures and a new found author had my nose stuck in a book half of my weekends, and I’m loving it. Plus, I surpassed …
Top Fantasy & Best Sci-Fi Reads Portalist’s Best Fantasy Characters 1. Bilbo Baggins (The Hobbit) – I agree 2. Death (Discworld) – no clue? 3. Harry Potter (Harry Potter) – I am guessing most would vote for Harry 4. Tyrion Lannister (Game of Thrones/A Song of Fire and Ice) – yes, and yes 5. Gandalf (Lord of The Rings) – …
Favorite Fantasy & Sci Fi Characters I went hunting for other lists of favorite fantasy characters and this is what I found… The Portalist’s Best Fantasy Characters Bilbo Baggins (The Hobbit) – I agree Death (Discworld) – no clue? Harry Potter (Harry Potter) – I am guessing most would vote for Harry Tyrion Lannister (Game …
My tips for great online book clubs I’ve been attending several different types of online groups from online happy hours with friends to more structured networking meetings, speaking groups, educational webinars, and video chats. Here are my tips for keeping your onnline book club group going strong. Have the meeting last 60-75 minutes. Over 75 …