I am not a big non-fiction reader. My philosophy with reading is that I want to be able to experience things I probably never will. And, not only that, I also want to appreciate everything associated with literature: the writing craft, the plot, literary devices, characterization, etc. I just don't feel as though you can appreciate non-fiction as a work of literature; instead, I feel like...
May 31, 2013
May 30, 2013
Armchair BEA Discussion: Literary Fiction
Since my discussion of genre fiction was more serious yesterday (and because my blog is full of genre fiction recommendations), I decided to make today's discussion a bit lighter. And for full disclosure here: I do love literary fiction. I love reading a novel with beautiful prose where I can really try to unpack the author's words.
One particular subgenre of literary fiction I've enjoyed and...
May 29, 2013
Armchair BEA Discussion: Genre Fiction
It's impossible to discuss genre fiction without also discussing that to which it is diametrically opposed: literary fiction. One is praised by critics, tends to win the bigger, more prestigious awards, and will never, ever be referred to as a "guilty pleasure" read. Did you realize I was referring to literary fiction there rather than genre fiction? Both types of writing have been around for quite a while, but because genre fiction started out more as pure entertainment, it has consistently been...
Armchair BEA: Blogger Development
How have I developed myself as a blogger over the past year? To better answer this question, I wanted to look at both the personal and professional development I've made as a result of book blogging.It shames me to admit it, but I don't think I've been the best at my professional development as a blogger thus far. Part of the blame is my fault, and part I'd like to blame on circumstances.I still do feel, however, that Late Nights with Good Books has helped to develop me personally, if not professionally...
May 28, 2013
Armchair BEA Discussion: Classics
The first genre discussion of Armchair BEA 2013 revolves around classics. I chose to discuss some American (U.S.) classics I've read and loved, and list some that I intend to read soon.
Before I get to my choices, I wanted to mention my inspiration for this topic. The other night my family watched the 2011 Woody Allen film Midnight In Paris. It tells the story of an aspiring American novelist visiting Paris who, at midnight, finds himself magically transported back to the Paris of the 1920s. There...
Armchair BEA: Introduction
Design credit: Nina of Nina Reads
This year I decided to participate in Armchair BEA. According to the official site,
Book bloggers unable to attend the BEA Bloggers Conference or Book Expo America (BEA) in New York City, but would like to ‘meet’ other book bloggers and publishers to discuss books and book blogging can participate in this virtual event.
I'm pretty far removed from New York...
May 26, 2013
Review: Fire Study by Maria V. Snyder
Fire Study by Maria V. SnyderPublished: 2008, MiraSeries: Study, #3Genre: Young Adult FantasySource: Library bookContains spoilers for Poison Study (my review) & Magic Study (my review)Goodreads · Amazon · Barnes & Noble
"Getting killed would have been easier. No guilt. No worries. No fear. Caring for someone is terrible and wonderful. I don't know if I have the strength to do it for...
May 25, 2013
Review: Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder
Magic Study by Maria V. SnyderPublished: 2007, MiraSeries: Study, #2Genre: Young Adult FantasySource: Library bookContains spoilers for Poison Study (my review)Goodreads · Amazon · Barnes & Noble
"Living is a risk," I snapped at him. "Every decision, every interaction, every step, every time you get out of bed in the morning, you take a risk. To survive is to know you're taking...
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