Tag Archives: fiction

Dostoevksy + Mango Lassi

Posted on May 24, 2012 by beckyajohnson

Who spends 3 days engrossed in a 19th century Russian novel that’s over 600 pages long? Am I the only one raising my hand? I’ve just finished reading Fyodor Dostoevsky’s 1866 masterpiece Crime and Punishment — book #3 in my … Continue reading →

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Salmon with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce + Snow

Posted on May 21, 2012 by beckyajohnson

I have a mild obsession with the country of Turkey. It must be something about the East-meets-West culture, and its millennia of history. Someday I hope to visit, but for now I have to settle for exploring it in books. … Continue reading →

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Cinco de Mayo Dinner + One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

Posted on May 6, 2012 by beckyajohnson

This year, I was more festive about celebrating Cinco de Mayo than in years past. I think it’s because, earlier in the week, my husband and I booked our travel to spend five weeks in Guadalajara, Mexico this August/September. No, … Continue reading →

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My New Book Challenge

Posted on May 4, 2012 by beckyajohnson

I’ve been thinking for some time about a new book challenge, but I haven’t been quite able to come up with a theme. After attending an event celebrating Banned Books Week last year, I thought about reading all 100 of … Continue reading →

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And the Winner is…

Posted on April 29, 2012 by beckyajohnson

I received 3 comments to my last post on World Book Night. I appreciated your comments so much (and the recommendations of good books to read), that I’ve decided that you’re all winners. Brianna Soloski, Amber O. and Candisita, please … Continue reading →

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