Category Archives: Books
Merry Bookmas!
Sometimes, I blog about books.
from Buy Olympia
In case you are interested, I just posted a book-themed holiday gift guide on my book blog.
A Tiny Announcement
I’ve realized my posts about books don’t appeal to some of you, so I’m starting a new blog just for my book related chatter. You can now read this blog with the assurance that I will no longer try to foist YA books upon you! But if you’re into that sort of thing, you can come check out The Bibliotherapist. That’s: http://thebibliotherapist.wordpress.com/
I’ll continues posting my reviews there, but I’m also going to attempt posting book related news that appeals to me and some more creative endeavors. Check it out if you’re curious.
Holy WOW.
So, someone was kind enough to comment else where on this blog that Meg Cabot twittered about my Allie Finkle review, which would explain the over 700 hits on my blog today. Usually, I just assume people are stopping by because they’re looking for a picture of Darth Vader since that’s usually my hottest search term. Those people are usually disappointed, I’m sure.
Due to my long standing and well-documented girl crush on Meg Cabot, I more or less choked on my drink when I read this comment. I figuratively dashed to her Twitter and saw this:
Zombie Update
Are you, like me, counting down the days to the glorious release of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies?
To whet your appetite, an interview with the genius author:
I like that the zombies are the “unmentionable menace.” I’m going to start using this in everyday conversation. For example, when I see the over-zealous neighbor lady who patrols the dog path with her incessently barking sheltie while hunting for people who don’t pick up their dog waste , I will lean to my own dog and whisper, “Run, Heidi! It’s the unmentionable menace!”
The release date is April 1, and this better not be a cruel April Fool’s joke.
The Rainbow Bookcase
Things I could have done tonight:
– Cook an actual meal instead of eating sliced apples with cheese
– Fold all of my laundry instead of letting it languish in the dryer
– Watch one of the Netflix movies gathering dust on my TV stand
– Curl up with one of the 3 books I am currently reading
– Wash all of the dishes that are becoming unsanitary in my sink
– Train my schnauzer not to bark at herself in the mirror
But here’s what I actually did…
Sweet Valley Twins Recap– facebook style!
We interrupt your regularly scheduled blog to bring you this piece of extreme genius.
Thank you, and we now return to your regular programming.
How to Date a Vampire
I have finished reading the Twilight series. To be fair, I finished reading it a couple of weeks ago, but I’ve been ruminating since then. I have some thoughts specific to the novels, but I think that some of the basic truths can be appreciated even if you have not read the books. In fact, I don’t think there are many of us who have not encountered the Vampire Boyfriend at some point in our pop culture pursuits- most notably in the honorable Buffy the Vampire Slayer (but there are other, newer examples such as CBS’s weak Moonlight and just about every book series for young women at Barnes & Noble). What we seem to be learning is that it is becoming increasingly acceptable to date a vampire– and to that I say, “Finally!”
But it’s a new wilderness, kids. For years, nay centuries, it’s been taboo to date a vampire, so there’s a bit of gray area. There are some special concerns when your boyfriend’s main goal in existence is to consume the very force that keeps you in existence. I have compiled some points of consideration to assist you on your way. Let’s call this an early Valentine’s Day present from me to you
And now I present….The Girl’s Guide to Dating a Vampire!
M. Dabski 