When I first got back into the bookish lifestyle, I did so with self-improvement books. (You can learn more about that in my previous post about why I don’t want to be a capital-R “Read…

When I first got back into the bookish lifestyle, I did so with self-improvement books. (You can learn more about that in my previous post about why I don't want to be a capital-R "Reader.") I pulled from a number of different selections in an attempt to use reading to better myself. Some of the books were actually pretty solid and helpful, but others...eeehhhh...

As the self-proclaimed Poor Little Bookish Girl, I know money is tight. It can be difficult to fund your hobbies and passions, including reading. That’s why I try to share opportunities for y…

Here’s some Poor Little Bookish Girl personal lore for ya: When I was four years old, I announced to my mom, “When I grow up, I want to be a cartoonist.” Although that career path…

I’m going to share with you one of my secrets to getting books without spending money: Ask for books as presents. I informed one of my best friends that I wanted a book for Christmas and gave…

Who doesn’t love curling up with a good book and a favorite beverage? Terrible people, that’s who. (Sorry, that was a bit much, wasn’t it?) If you’re the type of person who …

Who doesn't love curling up with a good book and a favorite beverage? Terrible people, that's who. (Sorry, that was a bit much, wasn't it?) If you're the type of person who likes to have something to drink while indulging in a good read, here are my recommendations for what to read while you're sipping on something you love. If you drink water...

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As much as I enjoy graphic novels, I don’t gravitate toward the serialized nature of comic books. I prefer to either read a one-off or wait for a complete collection to come out so that I&#82…

As much as I enjoy graphic novels, I don't gravitate toward the serialized nature of comic books. I prefer to either read a one-off or wait for a complete collection to come out so that I'm not waiting around to see what happens next (or spending six squillion dollars on multiple books). However, I have a daughter who loves anime and reads manga on phone apps, so I decided to take that approach as well.