I just read the most amazing book: The Absolute Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. It’s been awhile since a book has made me laugh out loud - but I was snickering and giggling while reading this on the bus. Not only is the book hilariously witty and funny, but it’s heart-breaking as well. I found myself tearing up and at times out- ( Read more... )

Wow - it's my two year anniversary on LJ. Where, oh where has the time gone? Eek!

Watched the second episode of Skins tonight . . . ( minor spoilers for Skins )

Do you ever find yourself feeling guilty for not wanting to finish a bad book? It's inexplicable, really. Life's too short to read bad fiction . . . and yet . . . I do feel so terribly guilty. Like I'm committing some sort of crime against literature ( Read more... )

Watched this last night as part of the 'Complete Austen' that PBS is running each Sunday through March or April. This was really a delightful adaptation. So much better than the only other one I know about. This one had a truly engaging and adorable Catherine, and a spot-on Henry who was low-key and charming without being smarmy. Excellent ( Read more... )

Happy New Year everyone - here's to a wonderful 2008!

I was away from my computer so long over the holidays, that it's nice to be back online again - even though I have GOBS of reading to catch up on now. I also found this nifty new layout on insanejournal - created by stellastars. Isn't it adorable ( Read more... )