Author Archives: Ciarrai

About Ciarrai

Hi. My name is Kerry but here online I tend to go by the Gaelic version of my name, Ciarrai. I am a woman in my mid-30's who lives on Long Island, NY, with my husband, Rob, several guitars, a Nikon D40, more yarn, beads and books than I care to admit to and a cat who has a million nicknames and quite a few theme songs. I have a B.A. in Psychology and have recently returned to college to pursue a teaching degree so that I can eventually get a job as a High School English teacher. In addition to my major obsessions (Reading, Beading, Knitting, Music and Photography), I also enjoy playing Board Games, going to Renaissance Faires, Museums and Broadway Musicals.

New Name / New Website

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Ciarrai

Over the course of the past month, my business, Ciarrai Studios, and I have started a new chapter with a new name and a new website / blog. I would like to take this opportunity to invite all my followers … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Mary Shelley

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Ciarrai

Please join me in wishing a happy birthday to Mary Shelley, author of the classic horror novel, Frankenstein. I recently read Frankenstein for the first time and was really impressed with the book, if not the lead character. If you … Continue reading →

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How Reading Made Me a Feminist

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Ciarrai

Today is Women’s Equality Day, a commemorating the passage of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote and a day to acknowledge the courageous women who fought (and who are still fighting) to secure the rights and … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Teachers from Books and Literature

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Ciarrai

With the Labor Day weekend just around the corner, kids are enjoying the final days of summer vacation before starting school sometime next week. But for many teachers, the school year has already (unofficially) started as they set up their … Continue reading →

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Best Bookish BFF’s and Fictional Friends Everyone Should Have

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Ciarrai

From Anne Shirley to Dr. Watson to Winnie the Pooh, our favorite fictional characters bring a special something to the relationship that makes us wish they could be our friends in real life. So in honor of Friendship Week, I … Continue reading →

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Bookish Back to School Style Guide

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Ciarrai

In my last post, I talked about how to create the ultimate book lover’s dorm room. Today, your Back to School fashion gets a shot of literary chic style with book inspired clothing, jewelry, and accessories. Bookish T-Shirts: The staple … Continue reading →

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Must – Haves for the Book Lover’s Dorm Room

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Ciarrai

Around the country, college students are packing up to head back to school and while the internet is full of blog posts and articles about what to bring with you when you head off to college, I thought I would … Continue reading →

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Having Fun Storming the Castle

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Ciarrai

Today is my mom’s birthday. (Happy Birthday Mom!) And as coincidence would have it, it is also the day that William Goldman, author of The Princess Bride, was born. I think this is so incredibly fitting because The Princess Bride … Continue reading →

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O Captain, My Captain

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Ciarrai

It’s been about a half an hour since I heard the news that Robin Williams passed away today and tears are still streaming down my face. If I, who never met the man in person, am this upset I cannot … Continue reading →

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Fictional Felines for World Cat Day

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Ciarrai

Yesterday was International Cat Day and since I am a lifelong cat lover, I couldn’t let the day go by without penning a few thoughts on the special relationship that cats have with books and literature. But where to start? … Continue reading →

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