I'm still on a bit of a love hangover from Valentine's Day, so I am quite enthusiastic about this week's Top Ten Tuesday meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. (Yes, I know it's not Tuesday; I'm just a rebel like that.) The topic this week is "favorite love stories in books," so here -- in no particular order -- is my highly subjective list. ( Read more... )

Day 15. Favorite love confession from the films.

I narrowed it down to two choices, and I'm going to share them both (because I can, damn it!), but I think this one has to be my top pick:

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This is the proposal scene from "Emma" 1996, and you have to admit, it's absolutely lovely. The music, the scenery, the Jeremy Northam...it's all good. :) Seriously ( Read more... )

"10 Things I Hate About You," anyone?

Anyway, I haven't had much to post lately because I've been plugging away at Bleak House by Charles Dickens. Don't get me wrong; this book is good, really good. I've enjoyed many of Dickens' novels, but I've never really considered myself a fan. I think this book might change my mind, though --  I'm beginning ( Read more... )

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This is my last post for today, I promise! I just had to say something about the Naomi Novik event I attended. Short version: it was great! She read us a story about unicorns that involved a non-virgin, a troll, and chocolate milk. (Intrigued? I was!) Then she read us a drabble set in the Temeraire universe, did a Q&A with the audience, and signed ( Read more... )

Inspired by catyah's recent post, here is a list of authors whom I have personally met:

- Jasper Fforde
- Haven Kimmel

Okay, so it's a short list. :) But I have gone to their readings and gotten books signed by both of them! I also plan to extend this list next month, because Naomi Novik is coming to my area on her book tour -- I can't wait! Of course, I'll ( Read more... )

Is anyone really surprised that I'm saying Pride and Prejudice? At first I actually wasn't  going to pick this, because I know Austen isn't everyone's cup of tea. But then I thought, it doesn't matter whether you love it; it's just one of those books that are essential to being an educated adult (if English is your native language, at least). The ( Read more... )

It's probably obvious by now that I have a rather severe Austen obsession. :) It's been growing since middle school, and it's caused me to read (and even buy) a LOT of sequels and fanfics. Some aren't too bad, most are completely awful, and some are downright strange (Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, anyone?). I used to buy anything with the Jane ( Read more... )

I'm about halfway through Queen of Fashion, and I had to take another break. *blush* I don't know why I'm having such trouble with this book! It's actually quite interesting, and the writing style is good and everything. But for some reason, today I just needed to kick back with some happy, feel-good reading. For me, that's Georgette Heyer.

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