Author: Emily

Book-hoarding INFJ who likes to leave the Shire and go on adventures.

H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald

I’ve been having trouble thinking about how to tell you about H is for Hawk. It’s a difficult book to describe, because it’s unlike anything else I’ve ever read. (It can be done though, because Kathryn Schulz’s review of it in the New Yorker is fantastic.) Let’s start with an oversimplified list of the main topics: Helen… Continue reading H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald

Sunday Night Lunch (Weekly Recap & Readathon Recap 4.26.15)

What a wonderful week! Spring is in full force in Brooklyn right now – all the trees are blooming and the weather has been so lovely. And this week has been filled with lovely things: I saw the musical adaptation Alison Bechdal’s Fun Home on Broadway with my friend Derek, walked the Highline and shopped… Continue reading Sunday Night Lunch (Weekly Recap & Readathon Recap 4.26.15)

Readathon Ahoy!

It’s #readathon day! I’m so excited for today’s readathon. Traveling in South America for a month was incredible, but I don’t read very well or much while on the road. It’s going to be lovely to devote an entire day to reading, snacking, and (the best part) chatting with other book lovers around the world… Continue reading Readathon Ahoy!

13 Ways of Looking at the Death Penalty by Mario Marazziti

The Death Penalty is an issue that doesn’t seem to have received much national attention in recent elections or debates in the US. (However I’ve only lived in states without the Death Penalty – there is likely more local debate in states still practicing Capital Punishment.) It also sometimes seems that many Americans look at the… Continue reading 13 Ways of Looking at the Death Penalty by Mario Marazziti

That’s Not English by Erin Moore & an Interview with an Englishman

When I first heard about That’s Not English: Britishisms, Americanisms, and What Our English Says About Us by Erin Moore, I knew I had to read it immediately.  My boyfriend is English, and over the year+ that we’ve been dating we’ve had a lot of spirited fun debating our language and cultural differences, confusing each… Continue reading That’s Not English by Erin Moore & an Interview with an Englishman

The Galapagos Islands

While I was traveling solo last year, I added so many places to my travel bucket list. It’s inevitable when you’re spending time with fellow travelers – most travel friendships start off with a lot of conversations about favorite travel destinations (however, the best travel friendships venture beyond this). You end up with more proof that… Continue reading The Galapagos Islands

Home Again!

Hello friends! I have returned home from my month in South America. We had an incredible time, and I can’t wait to start sharing the experiences with you! I’m so happy to be home though, and I’ve arrived back in NYC for the start of what looks to be a very lovely spring. My plan… Continue reading Home Again!