Friday, February 20, 2015

Weekly Wrap-Up: Another Two Weeks in One

What's New
I'm still trying to get on a regular blogging schedule, but because I can't get on a regular reading schedule because of school, this is near impossible. I have just excepted the fact that my blogging schedule will not be regular; I will just have to post and read when I can, and I'm fine with that. Spring Break is coming up in a few weeks, and I'm hoping that will be a good chance for me to catch up on some fun reading. Right now, there is just so many books that I want to read. It's also been so cold here in Michigan that it's so hard to get up and around to doing anything because I just want to lay in my warm bed until Spring comes. 

I did get two free evenings this past week where I was able to read Love in the Time of Global Warming by Francesca Lia Block and my thoughts on this book will be posted next week here on the blog! 

 

I'm currently reading Uncle Tom's Children by Richard Wright for my American lit class- which so far is proving to be pretty good. It's a collection of short stories and novellas, and I'm rather enjoying what I have read so far. I'm also listening to Emma by Jane Austen on audio book, which of course I'm enjoying.

What I Bought
Fire Storm, Andrew Lane- Book Four in the Young Sherlock Holmes Series

What I posted
This Week:
Tuesday- I discussed Book Problems
Wednesday-  My Waiting on Wednesday  contains steam-punk and an alternate London
Thursday- I reviewed Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Therese Anne Fowler  and handed out some recommendations for historical fiction novels with authors as characters.  

Last Week:
Monday- I did a Short Story Round-Up of what I've been reading in my American Lit class.
Wednesday- Waiting on Wednesday- The Uninvited 


What's Next
I'll be reviewing Love in the Time of Global Warming on Monday, and I hope to put up a discussion post sometime this week as well- but I'm not sure what I want to discuss yet- I have a few options. I have lots of posts I would love to put up, I just need to find the time to get around to putting them together.

What's new with you guys? What's your favorite post you have done lately? I'd love to check it out!

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14 comments:

  1. AndieFebruary 21, 2015 at 5:34 PM

    I completely understand how hard it is to find time to read and blog. I have a hard time setting a schedule myself so I blog whenever I can as well.
    I haven't read Uncle Tom's Children by Richard Wright, but I did read his novel Native Son. I found it to be a very intense read and I really enjoyed it.
    Here's my StS post.

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    1. Mallory @ The Local MuseFebruary 21, 2015 at 6:25 PM

      I am finding Uncle Tom's Children to be rather intense too- more so than I was expecting it to be. I haven't read Native Son, but I know that is one of his more well known works.
      Thanks for stopping by Andrea!

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  2. CelineFebruary 22, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    I struggled with the same problem of trying to find a way to blog regularly while also keeping up with school for a very long time. It really is tough.

    Emma might be my favourite Jane Austen. Glad to hear you're enjoying it!

    Hope you have a lovely week! And I really like the look of your blog, by the way (:

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    1. Mallory @ The Local MuseFebruary 22, 2015 at 3:12 PM

      I've heard lots of great things about Emma, plus I love Clueless so I already know I'll love this one. Austen is so witty and funny!
      Thanks for stopping by!

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  3. Steph from fangswandsandfairydust.comFebruary 22, 2015 at 9:08 AM

    Reading and blogging are time consuming. And, it's your blog so you can do as much as you can, or as little as you want (or the other way around).
    You can always post something really short on a day you haven't read -- maybe a quote and why you like it. My post is http://fangswandsandfairydust.com/2015/02/home-improvement.html

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    1. Mallory @ The Local MuseFebruary 22, 2015 at 3:13 PM

      So true! I'm starting to learn that this is just my place to express my thoughts and not something that should stress me out! I love sharing quotes on here, maybe I will get into doing that again!
      Thanks for stopping by!

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  4. Nerdy ProcrastinatorFebruary 22, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    Ah, enjoy the new book! Love in the Time of Global Warming sounds interesting! I'll have to check it out :)

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    1. Mallory @ The Local MuseFebruary 22, 2015 at 3:14 PM

      It was a pretty fun read! Have a good week!
      Thanks for stopping by!

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  5. Red IzaFebruary 23, 2015 at 5:02 AM

    I also have a hard time blogging and working and having a family life, there is just not enough time for all ! Days should last 48h instead of 24. Have a great week, keep warm !

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    1. Mallory @ The Local MuseFebruary 24, 2015 at 12:54 AM

      Totally agree! I would love more time in the day!
      Thanks for stopping by!

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  6. sherry fundinFebruary 23, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    This is all supposed to be fun, so keep that in mind. :-) Sometimes we put too much pressure on ourselves, forgetting to just enjoy. Happy reading.

    sherry @ fundinmental Sherry's Shelves

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    1. Mallory @ The Local MuseFebruary 24, 2015 at 12:55 AM

      So true! I'm really starting to become more relaxed with my posting schedule; I'm just letting it happen when it can.
      Thanks for stopping by!

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  7. Katherine PFebruary 23, 2015 at 10:56 PM

    I can imagine how challenging blogging is with school! With work your schedule is a little more consistent at least. Don't worry about it too much though. It seems like those that get too stressed about it tend to burn out.

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