I read, therefore I am.

I have been blogging at WordPress for well over fifteen years, originally under the header “Read ’em and Eat”. When I started I was trying to make a site that might be a useful resource for book club novices; a place to select a book, find some questions and even get a recipe or two.  Sadly, I didn’t have the time to do it properly and, truthfully, there are already sites that do it way better than I ever could.

In December 2009, I went to a panel discussion about reading and was introduced to the term ‘ludic reader’. Turns out, that’s just what I am: I read for pleasure. I decided then and there that I wanted to rethink/redesign my blog and really focus in on what I most enjoy: chatting about the books. That’s when I rebranded and I have been The Ludic Reader ever since.

My name is Christie. I live in Atlantic Canada.  I teach high school English, but have had (it seems) a hundred other jobs. I love to travel. I love to cook. And I love to read.

I’d love to get to know you.

Updated May 27, 2016 to add: My new header was handpainted by my talented friend (and member of my book club!), Marianne. She does sell her work. Shoot me a note if you’re interested.

Updated July 1, 2024: I finally changed my photo because it was way past time. This new photo was taken by my bff Michelle of Bite by Michelle.

19 thoughts on “I read, therefore I am.”

      • I found your blog quite by accident, when I was searching for something else. But wanted to thank you for kind words for my books, and for bringing attention to so many worthy writers. I think you would be enjoy my latest, which are tiny true stories. It’s called Notes From the porch. Keep up all the good work!

        Tom

      • I doubt you will see this – but thanks for your comment. I will definitely check out your new book as I am a big fan of your novels. ( I have now read four.)

  2. i love your blog too miss christie—maybe i will learn to read again!!! i am reading ‘the bishop’s man’ right now and hope to have it finished for bookclub!! i am having trouble reading OTHER PEOPLE’S pics,but i will struggle on!!! I again had to wait for one hundred pages to pass before i struck up any interest!! wish me luck!!

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  3. Hi Christie! I just discovered your blog through CBC Books Featured Reader. I love that you’re not afraid to say when and why a book doesn’t work for you. I’ve read too many book blogs that only review books they liked. Kudos on the fresh and honest approach!! I too will be bookmarking you.
    Cheers!
    L 🙂

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      • Well, if you travel here (and if I do not move to Canada!) don’t forget me. I live in the North East of Italy, about 50 minutes from Venice (by train):-)

      • Oh, here there is not plenty of book lover… Italy in my opinion is a book-lovers-poor country. This is why I am here in the web, to look for book lovers from all over the world!

      • I love the Internet for that very reason – so may opportunities to meet people from all over the world. We are way more alike than we are different, really. 🙂

  6. Hi Christie,
    I like your site, and would be so happy should you care to consider my new novel This Is All He Asks Of You to review, and as a possibility for your book club!

    ‘If you liked Where The crawdads Sing, you will love This Is All He Asks Of You. It is incredibly unique in its storytelling, and captivates you from the start.’ The Glitterguide Magazine.

    All The Best
    Anne

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