Category Archives: literature
Old Person I’m Obsessed With: Peter O’Toole
Yes, yes, I’ve already obsessed over Peter O’Toole. Just be happy you don’t know me in real life, because I talk about this dude all the time. (Sorry about that. Except not really at all.) This post has been brought … Continue reading
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Old Person I’m Obsessed With: Richard Burton
Today would have been Richard Burton’s 84th birthday. He is one of my very favorite actors, and it’s a shame that his personal life has always overshadowed his talent. (Not that I’m not also fascinated with his personal life.) Perhaps … Continue reading
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Review: A Company of Swans
Title: A Company of Swans Author: Eva Ibbotson My grade: A-
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Harry Potter always turns me back into a 12 year old
Presented without comment: – carmhelga
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Review: Blue Bloods
Title: Blue Bloods Author: Melissa de la Cruz My grade: B+
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Review: Living Dead Girl
Title: Living Dead Girl Author: Elizabeth Scott My grade: A-
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And now, a vaguely perplexing follow-up
So, looking at the previously mentioned “Smell of Books” website, I came across the “Warnings” page: Please use in well ventilated area. May cause dizziness and hallucinations. May cause itching and runny nose. If symptoms persist for longer than eight … Continue reading
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Hey, isn’t “kindle” kind of a stupid name anyway? and other thoughts from a confirmed book lover.
Have you seen this? [that comes via neatorama via jezebel] Yes, that’s “The Smell of Books.” Personally, my favorite is “Eau you have cats,” which promises it will make reading your digitized book on your Kindle or whatever just like … Continue reading
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The week that was: Living up to our name
As I deal with crippling baseball-related depression, I offer up some random stories and thoughts from the week… plus a cute fluffy animal.
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