Throwback Thursday - Reminiscing on Some of My 2018 Blog Posts!!

 It's been fun reminiscing with regards to the blog posts I've made over the years!! I try to pick some of the most unique posts I've shared to my blog from 2018. Click on the links below to read what I've written.

1. 112 Fabulous Russian Writers!!

During my college years, I was a Russian language major and took quite a few Russian literature courses as electives. I eventually graduated with a BA in Russian. I have a special place in my heart for Russian literature and Russian writers. I wasn't surprised to find that Alexander Pushkin took the top spot at #1... He's the cream of crop as far as writers go and it would be difficult to top him as a literary master!

2. Why We Can't Wait by Martin Luther King, Jr.

I read Why We Can't Wait for Black History Month in 2018. 2018 also marked the 50th anniversary od Martin Luther King Jr's assassination. Why We Can't Wait is written in King's own words and is an important work written one of the central figurines of the Civil Rights Movement. I thoroughly enjoyed reading Why We Can't Wait and highly recommend it!

3. The 10 Most Well-Read Cities In The United States

Before viewing the list of the most well-read cities in the USA, I tried guesiing which cities made the list.

4. 2018 Bay Area Book Festival in downtown Berkeley, California!

I have attended the Bay Area Book Festival 5 times and have had an amazing experience each time attending this 2 day event!! Checkout which authors I saw in 2018 by clicking on the link above!

5. My Favorite Author Meeting Experience To Date!

I've been blessed to meet several authors in person at either author signing events at independent bookstores or at book festivals. However, briefly meeting Thomas Steinbeck (eldest son of John Steinbeck) twice in person happens to be one of my most memorable and favorite author meeting experiences ever!

6. American Bookbinders Museum in San Francisco, California

Until 2018, I never knew that San Francisco, California had a bookbinders museum!! It wasn't until I discovered that the American Bookbinders Museum was hosting a literary event, that I first learned about this place. The American Bookbinders Museum is a small museum and fun to visit. Check out the link above for photographs from my visit with my hubby.

7. SF In SF - Science Fiction in San Francisco. - The Perfect Fit!

I'm not a huge science fiction fan, but I am a fan of attending literary and author signing events at local venues within theSan Francisco Bay Area where I reside. 

The SF In SF event is a spectacular event to attend, where science fiction authors gather to give readings of their work and sign books. SF In SF is an ongoing monthly event.

8. Quirky Berkeley by Tom Dalzell

Occasionally, I enjoy reading about local history. 'Quirky Berkeley' is a short, nonfiction book about the very quirky artwork found in the yards of those who reside in Berkeley, California... And let me tell you that the 'quirky artwork' isn't your run of the mill quirky stuff you might expect to find in your average neighborhood yard. No Way! This is full frontal UNIQUE and very QUIRKY artwork that one would come to expect from only those living in Berkeley, California.

I live about 45 minutes away from Berkeley, California. In 2018, my husband and I decided to seek out some of the quirky artwork mentioned in the book. Oh, what fun we had finding four of the works of art mentioned in 'Quirky Berkeley'. Click on the link above to see my post and view the photos of the artwork we saw.

9. 13 Libraries For Book Lovers To Follow On Instagram!!

Do you have an Instagram account? Are you a library and a book lover? Then you may want to follow the 13 libraries for book lovers via Instagram!

10. 12 Literary Nonprofits to Support This Holiday!!

It's a great idea to support literary nonprofits year round. Not just on the holidays!