My name is Farah and I’m a young professional living in the Toronto area. I used to spend too many hours commuting and began ravaging through a lot of books on the commuter train. I wanted to blog about the books I read but I had always wanted a blog full of beautiful photos. So, I made a blog about books with all the beautiful images the words bring to mind. Enjoy!
Broken Penguins: My university bookstore used to have “Broken Penguin” sales. It was never advertised by that name but I found it written on the receipt. The sale was full of lightly damaged books published by Penguin. I thought it was such a sad and romantic name (are they heart-broken penguins?).
Photo credit: flickr.com
I love the premise of this blog: a book blog, but with beautiful images.
Thanks Jillian! I love finding beautiful pictures for reviews.
Thanks for the follow! Have you ever read anything by Jodi Picoult? She’s my favorite author
I have, lol.
I absolutely love the name for your blog (as well as the banner)! And such a fantastic story behind the name as well.
Aw! Glad you like it. Thanks for following.
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I have nominated you for a Kreativ Blogger award. I really enjoy your blog.
Hi! Thank you so much! This is so exciting. I’m super flattered that you enjoy Broken Penguins.
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Farah! I really like the story of how you got the name for your blog, (though damaged books are sad!) Love your posts so I nominated you for the “One Lovely Blog” award http://megsays.wordpress.com/2012/08/03/one-lovely-blog-award/ hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Hi Meg! I’m so flattered that you like my blog – especially coming from someone who runs a pretty awesome blog herself. Thanks so much for the award.
Hi Farah! I was caught by the name of your blog. I’m a penguin lover and a stuffed penguin collector. They each have their own personalities. They tell me “broken” ones are just looking for a loving home. (Really — I’m not crazy!
) They send their thanks for your attention to them.
What if they are damaged because too many reads?
Glad to meet you, Farah. Thanks for the kinds words you dropped in my box yesterday!
Hi! I love your reviews and your penguin is to-die-for! I nominated you on my blog for the Sunshine Award. Congrats!
Thanks Sarah!! I’m so glad you enjoy the reviews. Hope I give you ideas for your next great read.
I’m going to visit Toronto next June for a conference. Tell me more about it.
Hi Emily! That’s awesome – how long are you here for? Have you been before? The weather should be nice in June.
I’ve never been before. I’ll probably be there 4 or 5 days. Not sure yet! Do you know any good hotels?
Dear Farah,
Thanks so much for your lovely review of my novel, Parlor Games. I love the photo of the Parlour Dog on the review page. Is this photo in the public domain or is it something you created? May I use it on my website?
With appreciation,
Maryka Biaggio
I’ve nominated you for the blog award: http://theculturereviewclub.com/2013/01/09/winner-winner-chicken-dinner/
Farrah,
A big congratulation on your well- deserved nomination!
Maryka
Forgive the shorthand–sent from my iPod
Thank you!! I’m flattered and I’m so glad you enjoy Broken Penguins.