Monthly Archives: December 2010

Top 10 for 2010

Posted on December 31, 2010 by

The Best Read Books in 2010 I only began blogging in July, so some of these books haven’t been reviewed on Pink Sheep Cafe because they were read at the beginning of the year. They are still good books though, … Continue reading →

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The GLBT Challenge 2011

Posted on December 30, 2010 by

The GLBT Challenge is being hosted, for the third year in a row, by Amanda from The Zen Leaf I don’t know how, but I almost missed this one. A big thank-you to Amy at Amy Reads for bringing it to … Continue reading →

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Sick Day

Posted on December 28, 2010 by

Uggh…ever since I arrived back in British Columbia on Christmas Eve, I have been feeling the pits. I don’t know what is going around, but whatever it is, I’ve got it. It is exacerbated by the fact that I am … Continue reading →

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The 4th Edition of Bloggiesta

Posted on December 21, 2010 by

Mexican Words, Mexican Words!! It’s quickly getting around to being that time of year again, the time of year when we set new goals, get organized and develop new strategies for turning the next twelve months into a success. As … Continue reading →

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Unbearable Lightness – Portia De Rossi – Audiobook Review

Posted on December 19, 2010 by

Unbearable Lightness by Portia De Rossi, copyright, 2010. Read by: Portia De Rossi Publisher: Simon and Schuster Audio Source: Personal Collection – Purchased New Reason for Reading: Portia is my favorite lesbian! Unbearable Lightness is Portia De Rossi’s heartbreaking memoir … Continue reading →

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The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet – Reif Larsen – Book Review

Posted on December 13, 2010 by

The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet by Reif Larsen, copyright 2009. Publisher: Harvill Secker Pages: 375 Source: Personal Collection – Purchased New Reason for Reading: Blogger Review I am sure that this was one of those books that I added … Continue reading →

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Independent People – Halldor Laxness – Book Review

Posted on December 9, 2010 by

I have made a rather curious discovery. It would seem that books written by Nobel Prize winning authors are actually quite phenomenal. I suppose that’s why they were awarded the prizes in the first place, right? Go figure! I had … Continue reading →

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2011 I Want More Book Challenge

Posted on December 8, 2010 by

Oh my, another challenge; what am I getting myself into this year? The 2011 I Want More Challenge is being hosted by Marce at Tea Time with Marce. This challenge encourages us to re-read those books that have impressed us … Continue reading →

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Generation A – Douglas Coupland – Book Review

Posted on December 6, 2010 by

Generation A by Douglas Coupland, copyright 2009. Publisher: Windmill Books Pages: 357 Source: Personal Collection – Purchased New Reason for Reading: Review by Farm Lane Books Blog I was persuaded to read Generation A after reading this terrific review written … Continue reading →

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Leaving on a Jet Plane

Posted on December 5, 2010 by

Rollin’ Rollin’ Rollin’ Keep them sheep a movin’ Rawhide!! Yes, it is that time. I am off once again to the wonderful frozen wasteland that is Canada’s North. My partner and I are moving back to Yellowknife. Sigh!! I am … Continue reading →

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