Like I discussed last week in my Plans for January post, the time has come for me to take a break from posting. I will continue to plague you all with likes and comments, so no rest for you, you evil doers.
Normal posting services will resume on Sunday, February 1st, 2026.
These last few months it has become obvious to me that I need to take a blogging break. Not to go offline mind you, but to just stop writing posts for a bit. So January is going to be my break time.
I plan on blogging every day next week and then not post again until February 1st. I do plan on still visiting every one and hopefully comment, but even those might have to go on the back burner for a bit. I'm still going to read and I plan on doing a mini-review post for when I come back. One post with one paragraph for every book I read. That way if I am ever feeling extra wordy with no good outlet, I can always put those books into their own posts and call it a day.
However, I in no way plan to disappear permanently or for good. This is not one of those "I'm taking a break" that turns into a "hiatus" that turns into stopping blogging. I've seen that happen enough times that I've come to fear those "I'm taking a break" posts because I know what it usually presages. I will buck that trend and I will return.
So prepare for an onslaught starting on Sunday and then I'll do a See You in February post to remind you all (or the people who didn't see this post) of this on the following Saturday. Then it will be radio silence until February.
Cheers!
Ok Folks, it is that time of the year again. That time of the year when Bookstooge, and anyone brave enough to join him, reads a Barbara Cartland romance. Cartland was known as the Queen of Romance during her life time, so we as readers know we're getting quality, classic, romantical stuff here! Just what the doctor ordered.
Last year I had some unique artwork for the chapter posts. Sadly, that is not the case this year so if anyone is interested in creating some, I'd be happy to look it over and if it works for me, give you full credit for the art work. Sadly, your only reward will be that warm feeling knowing you contributed to this beloved and cherished tradition here at Bookstooge's Reviews on the Road ;-)
This year we will be reading "A Rainbow to Heaven" originally published in 1934. The following is the schedule:
While you don't have to use that exact schedule, it will help if you at least keep to the week in question for each set of chapters. Also, please use the tag "Barbara Cartland Buddy Read" on each post (including the review) to make it easier for anyone to find your posts on the WP Reader. If you would like, I can include a link to your post each week. Just let me know what it is and I'll edit my chapter discussion post to link to yours. If you have any questions or concerns, let me know in the comments and I'll do my best to answer them.
This gives you a month to prepare. If you are like me, that is barely enough time ;-) But it should be enough. You can also schedule your posts ahead of time if that makes life easier for you. Finally, if you are having a hard time finding the book, email me and I'll see what I can do.
Peace out, Wuv Warriors!
Like I discussed last week in my Plans for January post, the time has come for me to take a break from posting. I will continue to p...
