Strayed again, but returned- Ulysses – #1

January 1, 2011December 30, 2016 ~ Heather Paquette ~ Leave a comment

Well, Andi warned me that if I strayed away from Ulysses by reading other books it would be hard to get back into, and she was right! Over the Christmas break I read ‘The Mysterious Benedict Society” by Trenton Lee Stewart, a book my son read and recommended. It was great little piece of juvenile … Continue reading Strayed again, but returned- Ulysses – #1

I’m over here… um, not reading – Ulysses – #1

November 29, 2010December 30, 2016 ~ Heather Paquette ~ 4 Comments

In response to Andi’s query about where I’ve been, my first thought was, “Hey, I’m over here reading!!” That would not be the whole truth, however. That would not be the truth at all, actually! As much as I’ve somewhat enjoyed Ulysses more lately, I spent my Thanksgiving break and the two weeks preceding it…. … Continue reading I’m over here… um, not reading – Ulysses – #1

Musings on Part 1 – Ulysses – #1

October 12, 2010December 30, 2016 ~ Heather Paquette ~ 1 Comment

Whew, I made it through Part 1 !! After 48 pages, I can venture to say that this book may not make it on my personal list of best books of the 20th century. I long for the reader’s list, as we could be reading Atlas Shrugged right now and looking forward to Lord of … Continue reading Musings on Part 1 – Ulysses – #1

Happy Banned Books Week!

September 29, 2010December 30, 2016 ~ Heather Paquette ~ 3 Comments

I just realized that this week is banned books week, from September 25 – October 2. I’m so happy that we got our blog “live” just in time to celebrate! I’m sure Andi planned that timing as she worked on our redesign. 🙂 According to the American Library Association’s website, banned books week, “is an annual … Continue reading Happy Banned Books Week!