Book Review: All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven

by Jessica // January 5, 2015 // Comments off

All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven, Knopf Canada This is a very hard review to write. All I want to talk about is the ending, but I can’t give it away. But this is easy to say: if you like... Continue reading →

On my completed 50 Book Pledge for 2014

by Jessica // January 2, 2015 // Comments off

I read 50 books in 2014. That’s probably more than I’ve read any other year. And for that fact, I am super proud I did the challenge – both the #50BookPledge and Goodreads’ Reading Challenge – because I ingested so... Continue reading →

Book Review: An Age of License by Lucy Knisley

by Jessica // December 3, 2014 // Comments off

An Age of License by Lucy Knisley, Fantagraphic Books Pretty soon, I could have a whole shelf that’s only filled with books by Lucy Knisley. The latest addition to my collection (Relish, Make Yourself Happy, Radiator Days) is this year’s An Age... Continue reading →

Incoming mail: the Notebook & Pen Swaps!

by Jessica // December 2, 2014 // Comments off

The notebook & pen swap was a great success! I had a lot of fun organizing my first swap. 40 people from all over the world participated, and the passing of pretty papers and pens was gorgeous. Here are some... Continue reading →

Between the Lines conversation cards

by Jessica // November 20, 2014 // Comments off

Time for a little cross-promo. My pal Brianna Goldberg and I have started something called Between the Lines – conversation cards for the socially anxious lit-lover! You can now submit your ideas (by Dec 1) for what bibliophiles should ask... Continue reading →

A Toronto Favourite: Bizzy B’s

by Jessica // November 17, 2014 // Comments off

What: Bizzy B’s Stamp and Scrap, a scrapbooking / crafters paradise Where: 2100 Bloor Street West (High Park neighbourhood) When: Monday 10-8, Tuesday 10-7, Wednesday – Friday 10-8, Saturday 10-6, Sunday 12-5 I didn’t know about Bizzy B’s until this... Continue reading →

Watch the documentary “Making Mail”

by Jessica // November 14, 2014 // Comments off

Happy Friday! Here is a documentary all about people who love to send mail and make mail art and boy are they good at it. If this film doesn’t send you into a creative frenzy, I don’t know what will.... Continue reading →

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