Age 30+ ... A Lifetime of Books: Lovely Links #20 & Kiddo Scores!

Who AM I?

That's a good question ... I'm a daughter, a wife, a mother, a sister, a friend ... and there's so much more! But for the purpose of this blog I am a first and foremost a reader.

When I was in the first grade I read The Hobbit and my love of Fantasy took root. By the time I left elementary school I had completed the entire series as well as The Belgariad by David Eddings. Seventh grade brought me the beginning of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series ... which is still not complete. High school and college introduced me to the classics and to history. My reading disappeared for several years when I had a child. Then I started a book club and it came back in full force.

Today I read anything that catches my eye ... at the moment that includes historical fiction, fantasy, literary fiction, and any titles I find interesting. I'm always on the lookout for the next great find ... any suggestions?

Before I get to my Lovely Links I have to share a video with you. This is from Kiddo's ice hockey game this past Saturday (Halloween day, 10/31) when he scored his very first in-game goal - woohoo! He's #32 in the black jersey.

Welcome to the 20th edition of Lovely Links! I hope you enjoy the fun and interesting things I've seen around the internet lately ...

*** All Things Bookish ***

Ever wonder if there are authors whose books are similar to an author you love? Plug an author's name into the Literature Map and find out!
What's the deal with Reading Challenges? This blogger shares the benefits she's gained from her experiences with them.
A great post on the how and why of writing book reviews, found thanks to this post.

*** History and Historical Fun ***

A mock Roman naval battle in New York City? Yup, it happened.
Speaking of naval battles, check out this article about King Henry VIII's flagship "Mary Rose" which sank in a 1545 battle. So many artifacts have been recovered - and there are pictures!
Check out this home video from way back when Disneyland first opened - you won't believe how bright and colorful everything looks!
A naval discovery from the War of 1812 practically in my back yard - VERY cool.

*** Nature ***

A hidden valley discovered containing 40 new species! Think that's science fiction? Nope, it is fact. And there are even real-life R.O.U.Ses!
These baby turtles are possibly the cutest ugly little things I've ever seen.

That's all for now. Until next time ...

7 comments:

bermudaonion said...: Yay for Kiddo! He totally rocks!; November 3, 2009 at 7:53 AM
Meghan said...: Yay Kiddo! That was exciting, I bet!; November 3, 2009 at 8:14 AM
ME said...: Great Job Kiddo!

Love the Literature Map! Too much Fun!; November 3, 2009 at 8:27 AM
Alyce said...: I've never seen a kids hockey game before - they're so cute!

I don't even want to think about the ROUS's. :); November 3, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Heather J. @ TLC Book Tours said...: bermudaonion & Meghan - Thanks! We're all thrilled about that goal. :)

Goddess - The map IS pretty fun - try it with a few different authors and the results are crazy fun!

Alyce - I know, aren't they adorable?! It is so much fun to watch. And no worries on the ROUSes ... these new rodents ARE unusually large but they are also rather cute!; November 3, 2009 at 10:23 PM
Bill Ward said...: Thanks for the linkage!; November 4, 2009 at 9:34 AM
Unknown said...: Great job, Kiddo!

- Mr. J-Ro; November 4, 2009 at 4:43 PM