Traveling in Books

"A safe fairyland is untrue to all worlds." -J.R.R. Tolkien

Skip to content
  • Home
  • Contact
  • About Me
  • Book Reviews
  • The Lord of the Rings Reread
  • Movies
  • Television
  • Travel
Search

Paradise Lost

Sunday Sum-Up: January 17, 2021

January 17, 2021January 17, 2021 / Kim @ Traveling in Books / 10 Comments

On Friday, we had a blizzard. This week, it's supposed to be in the 50s. I suppose it could be worse, weather-wise. We've had weeks (usually in March or May) where we got a foot of snow one day, and had 90°F highs a week later. Nebraska weather is fun. Is anyone else anticipating Biden's … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: January 17, 2021

Sunday Sum-Up: January 10, 2020

January 10, 2021January 10, 2021 / Kim @ Traveling in Books / 8 Comments

Nine more days until Biden's inauguration. They can't pass quickly enough. Obligatory Mina Photo: My day off started quietly enough. I slept in a little, ran a couple of errands, and was ironing some laundry when there was a resounding crash from the bathroom. I unplugged the iron, then went to see what had happened. … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: January 10, 2020

Sunday Sum-up, January 3, 2020

January 3, 2021January 2, 2021 / Kim @ Traveling in Books / 11 Comments

Happy Birthday to J.R.R. Tolkien! The Professor was born on this day in 1892 in Orange Free State in what is now South Africa. Thought I spent yet another holiday at home alone, it was a pretty okay evening. I made plokkfiskur again, watched The Fellowship of the Ring, and finished reading The Return of … Continue reading Sunday Sum-up, January 3, 2020

Big Books for 2021

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 / Kim @ Traveling in Books / 13 Comments

There are some big books that have been sitting on my shelves for a while, just waiting for me to get around to giving them the time and effort they deserve. I'm not intimidated by big books. I'm fine with reading them. I mean, this year I read a 600 page biography of Thomas Cromwell, … Continue reading Big Books for 2021

Follow Traveling in Books on WordPress.com

Join 939 other followers

Recent Posts

  • Book Review: To Be Taught, if Fortunate
  • Sunday Sum-Up: January 17, 2021
  • 2020 Year in Review and Some Goals for 2021
  • Sunday Sum-Up: January 10, 2020
  • Best Cat Photos of 2020: Mina

Archives

Goodreads

  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Goodreads
Professional Reader 50 Book Reviews Reviews Published 80%
Create a website or blog at WordPress.com
Cancel
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy