Do you know what Helen and Holly love to do when we are not reading books? WE LOVE TO PLAY TRIVIA!! Wilmingtonians, if you have not heard about legendary stand-up comic and trivia announcer MT Bottles (aka Travis), consider yourself now informed….He is all over town at a different spot each night of the week. […]
Category: Tidbits
December 2024 Tidbit- Top 5 Books of the Year
Helen says: Dysfunction Junction- My favorite kind of book! 2. The most original storyline I have come across lately. 3. The cream of the crop of psychological thrillers! 4. JHK- I love you! You are my favorite contemporary author. 5. Gritty and un-put-down-able! Least Favorite Book- Terrible to listen to on audible… Holly says: 1. […]
November 2024 Tidbit
Helen and Holly have differing opinions when it comes to Thanksgiving preferences…Here’s what we think! Comment and tell us what you think, too! Ham or Turkey? Helen says: Honestly, I much prefer ham to turkey, but I am very much a purist. I feel that It is imperative to eat turkey on Thanksgiving, though it’s […]
Tidbit- October 2024
It’s spooky season. Have you noticed that everyone on the block has a giant skeleton? They are all doing bizarre tasks like mowing the lawn or eating at a picnic table. What would Stefon from SNL have to say about it? Helen says: Here is my favorite skeleton pose thus far…Cue the Righteous Brothers. Holly […]
August 2024 Tidbit
Helen says: I am hot on two cookbooks right now. My friend, Marilyn (sandwich lady), turned me onto to NY Times cooking phenom Lidey Heuck and my friend, Brooks, turned me onto Caro Chambers. Caro Chambers is a North Carolina native to boot… Check out their instagram sites @lideylikes and @carochambers to get some fun […]
Tidbit- July 2024
Helen and Holly are moving in two different directions this summer. Helen’s television is broken in her bedroom. This calls for extra reading- but only fluff! Holly is on some European adventures and has a little homework reading on the side. Here are the books we are enjoying on our own. Helen says: I picked […]
July 2024 Tidbit
What is the meaning of Tidbit? According to the Oxford English Dictionary: Our two favorite things! And not to be forgotten…. Nabisco- Please bring them back!!! We look forward to bringing you more tidbits in the future.
May 2024 Tidbit:
Helen says: May is a doozy for me. Have you watched the Holderness family spoof on Maycember and the end of the school year? I really identify with it. Click here to watch. Have you watched Baby Reindeer on Netflix? It is so crazy and creepy. I can’t say that I suggest it, but I […]
Tidbit- April 2024
What are we digging this month? Helen says: I have been a manic reader this month! I only liked 2 out of 4 of our assigned books. I decided to read and listen to a few others. As I have already mentioned, I started The Court of Thorns and Roses series- very enjoyable and entertaining. […]
February 2024 Tidbit
Dear Reader- Are you at home with bated breath wondering what we have been up to? We have been “wintering” in New Hanover County, NC….and watching a lot stories on TV. Helen says: Besides my usual reading for our blog, I have been enjoying some other books and shows. My friend Jean turned me on the […]
Helen and Holly Hit the Books 