Shelf Life
“Shelf Life” is my blog series where I explore the books I love, the ones I revisit as an adult, and the literary gems that have left a mark. From favorite reads to fresh perspectives on old classics, it’s all about the joy of literature. Come along as I share my thoughts, favorites, and those unexpected literary treasures that make reading a lifelong adventure.
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Let’s kick off the year (never mind that 2024 started a couple of months back) with some fresh reading challenges. I’ve hauled about a dozen books from home that I’m eager to re-read this year and they’re gonna be part of the challenges.
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This year, I’m jumping into Bev’s Vintage Scavenger Hunt Challenge over at My Reader’s Block. It’s pretty simple – all you have to do is pick up a mystery book from either the Golden (pre-1960) or Silver Age, as long as the cover showcases one of the listed scavenger items. Easy-peasy!
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I’ve been busy with work since the latter part of November. It’s taking up a lot of my time and energy that I usually would have used for my hobbies, …
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These are the books that I added to my library in October 2023. I bought all of these off Amazon, some for the challenges that I’m participating in, and the …
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This month’s theme for British Crime Classics is All Hallows’ Eve/Spooky Mysteries—perfectly timed for Halloween, right? This book is just right up the alley.
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The Red House Mystery is a lost gem from a time before Tigger and a perfectly crafted whodunit with witty dialogue, deft plotting and a most curious cast of characters.