How had I not heard of this earlier? This show is not only straight up my alley but it also introduced me to my second fictional boyfriend, Matthew Crawley. Mr. Darcy need not fear, he’s still my number one but, if he were to die in a horrific carriage accident, I’d move on to Matthew … Continue reading »
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Books to get you hot and bothered
Tonight my friend Maureen emailed me a link to this call for submissions for a Globe and Mail article on the best romantic or steamy book. Some of the classics like Lady Chatterley’s Lover, Jane Eyreand Wuthering Heightshave already been suggested but with Valentine’s Day right around the corner I thought I would take my own … Continue reading »
Top 5 Fridays: Favourite movies based on books
It has happened to all of us, you finish a great book and then find out that there’s a movie adaptation planned – be honest, in that moment your heart sinks a bit because you know there’s no way the movie will be as good as the book. While this is true 90% of the time, every once … Continue reading »
Book Challenge Week 14 – Favourite 19th century novel
I will freely admit I haven’t read a ton of 19th century fiction but it doesn’t matter because even if I had read a library’s worth, Pride and Prejudice would still be my favourite. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Pride and Prejudice introduces the reader to the five Bennett sisters, their melodramatic mother and seemingly … Continue reading »
