Helen says: Hmmm…I would have to say American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis. That was probably the most disturbing book I have ever read. The movie did not do it justice! I would run for the hills and change my number on that one… Holly says: This one is a toss-up between Mexican Gothic and […]
Category: Tidbits
March 2023 Tidbit
Our tidbit this month is a mash-up of our two favorite things – food and reading! We found the perfect website for the next time you are hosting book club. Click on the link below to find a menu to serve while discussing your favorite reads. We thought about menus for the weirdo books we […]
February 2023 Tidbit
What are our current obsessions right now? Not that you asked…but we will tell you. Helen says: I love Sumo Oranges- They are seasonal and delicious! Follow up to my New Year’s resolutions. New Year’s resolution update!! I feel like I got a firm grasp on The Iliad from reading The Song of Achilles. Steve […]
Tidbit- January 2023
New Year’s resolutions? We both agree that “I want to lose 10 lbs” is trite. Let’s do something positive that adds to our lives instead of creating undue stress and pressure. Helen says: Lifelong learner here! I want to reacquaint myself with Greek Mythology (Hence The Song of Achilles for next month) and I am […]
Tidbit- Our top 5 list for 2022!
Helen says: #1 A masterpiece! #2 Dysfunction junction. #3 All of his books are so different and equally great. #4 You should probably read The Glass Hotel first…This is a follow up. It blew my mind! #5 Wonderful historical fiction. WORST/ MOST DISTURBING BOOK I READ THIS YEAR: I love all of her other books- […]
October 2022 Tidbit
We often say, “this would make a great movie” when reviewing books. What is the best book to fill adaptation in your opinion? What films were you most disappointed by? This was hard to list off the top of our heads so we asked friends that are up on “pop culture” to weigh in. This […]
September 2022 Tidbit
In last month’s Tidbit, we asked our readers to submit their favorite literary joke. We have ranked our top 3 in order of our preference. Thanks for participating and being loyal readers! And the winner is…Madison Carlos! We will drop your prize off this week… #1: Joke submission! As an English major…I gotta go with […]
July/August Tidbit 2022
Hey Wilmington Folks and Visitors to the area! Do you know about Spruced at Barclay Commons? Helen and Holly each have side hustles there. Come visit our booths – Elvis Shopped Here and Gourmet Gals. And Spruced has so much more to offer – wonderful booths filled with unique and fun finds! Decorate your home, […]
June 2022 Tidbit
In addition to being Pulitzer prize winning journalists, Helen and Holly are also Master Gardeners- not! Our brown thumbs are getting some work this season. What do we like to grow you may ask? Helen says: I like to grow Zinnias every summer. I have a grave like flower bed by my front door. I […]
May/June 2022 Tidbit
We LOVE Wordle- Do you? If you are unfamiliar, click here to play this New York Times phenomenon. There are some great spinoffs of Wordle now. Here are our favorites: Helen says: I love Food- can you tell by my svelte physique? Phoodle is so much fun. Click here to play. Holly says: Try Worldle! […]
Helen and Holly Hit the Books 