BPAL has concocted an exclusive fragrance for the Mütter Museum? That *might* just be enough to finally get me to set foot in the place...

[EDIT] Additional 'Oh dears' (good ones!) Upcoming author events at the Free Library of Philadelphia:

10/12 A.S. Byatt
11/3 Lady Antonia Fraser

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Haven't done any bookspotting in ages, but this one definitely warrants it! The synopsis sounds really promising. Unfortunately, the U.S. release isn't until October :( And I don't really feel up to paying $40 for an import copy. But it's something to look forward to for the fall. I believe there are a few other good things coming out around ( Read more... )

"The sinuous muscle of her monster tail ( Read more... )

No. Dear Gods, NO. NO. NO.

From The Leaky Cauldron:In conjunction with the launch of The Book Magazine, a new "quarterly national consumer magazine," they are conducting a vote to ask the public who they believe is the greatest living British writer. Along with such writers listed as Ian Rankin, John LeCarre, Terry Pratchett, Helen Fielding, ( Read more... )