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December 3, 2018 ~ Colline

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“I don’t smile when Mrs. Darcy greets us. Her eyes immediately drop down to our shoes. So I look down too, to see Mama wearing her leopard print platform stilettos that she bought for her fortieth birthday party at a small club in Bed-Stuy. My face gets hot with embarrassment because I knew that this wasn’t the kind of party for those kinds of heels.” (108) 👠 Last year I read a number of Pride and Prejudice retellings and the retelling by Zoboi was one I loved. Not only did she incorporate references from one of my favourite classic novels, she also added the viewpoint of a culture far removed from that of Austen’s England. 👠 The novel is set in Brooklyn and is told from the POV of Zuri Benitez, a woman who has pride in her Afro-Latino roots. The wealthy Darcy family moves in across the street, the epitome of those who are slowly gentrifying her neighbourhood. Zuri wants nothing to do with the Darcys but as Zuri and Darius are forced to find common ground, their initial shifts into understanding. 👠 Pride is definitely worth the read for those who enjoy Pride and Prejudice retellings, or diverse reads. 👠 #ya #booksleeve #prideandprejudiceretelling #prideandprejudice #bookishcanadians #bookishcanadiansjul19 #bookstagram #bookstagramreads #bookblogger

When my children were little, my life revolved around my young charges. I fed them, I played with them, I nurtured them. As a stay-at-home mom, I never seemed to have a moment to myself - reading was done in one or two page increments, if at all. 📖 When my youngest began school for a half-day, I finally had some “me time”. These moments were precious and infinitely treasured; moments which were lost when I began working full-time. 📖 Now my children are older and I have plenty of time in which to read. At times, it feels like I am catching up on all the reading years I missed out on when my babies were growing! 📖 Over the years, I have realized how important it is for moms to have some “me time”. During this time, we can reflect on who we are and recharge our batteries. Looking after our mental health, makes us better for our families. 📖 Reading is one of the ways in which I relax and look after myself. What is it that you do? 📖 #metime #momlife #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmonday #bookishcanadians #bookishcanadiansjul19 #amreading #bookstagram

I have been sorting and culling my books today. This afternoon I have reached that point where I am tired but have to find spots for all the books on my bed! 😏 Have you sorted your books recently? 😏 #bookshelves #booksorting #mariekondo #tidyingupwithmariekondo #summertasks #bookstagram #bookblogger #bookbloggerlife

I added Breen and Lüthien to my Tolkien collection. The bonus? This is a story I haven’t read yet. #fantasy #tolkien #bookishcanadians #bookishcanadiansread #bookishcanadiansjul19 #bookstagram #bookstagramchallenges #bookblogger

“He struggles to breathe. There’s blood trickling into one of his eyes. His glasses are gone. He can hear the ocean rising to meet him. It wasn’t supposed to be like this” (page1) . The first lines of Marissa Stapley’s new novel, The Last Resort, has made me curious to read more. Would you continue reading? . #amreading #currentlyreading #bookishcanadians #northernlightsreads #bookstagram #bookstagramreads #bookblogger #bookbloggersofinstagram

“Madame, do you like Harry Potter?” During the school year I was asked this question so many times. At the end of the school year, one of my students gave me the gift of a fantasy novel - the first in a series I have not yet read. I look forward to reading this story from an unknown world. #teachergifts #fantasy #fantasynovels #bookishcanadians #bookstagram #bookblogger #booklover

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