The stuff I ordered from Amazon on April 20 has finally arrived. So I am now in posession of the other two Yarn Harlot books. Woot! I shall report back after they're read ( Read more... )

Calling all bibliophiles/nerds:

I've an extra (brand spankin new) paperback copy of Eragon by Christopher Paolini. I accidentally bought it awhile back forgetting that I had just previously picked up a used HC copy. It didn't cost much since I got the extra discount at BN (yes, I've been holding on to it since before Christmas) and I really ( Read more... )

I put in my two weeks at BN. Yay. They were sad and said I could come back anytime, so yay again ( Read more... )

Because I feel like being spamtastic, guess what?

Elizabeth Kostova (who is from Ann Arbor, btw), she is the author of The Historian for those who don't know, is doing a book-reading/signing at the Rochester Public Library next Tuesday night. It's a VERY limited entry event, and boy oh boy, guess who gets to go? MOI. I'm SO excited! I've ( Read more... )

So a few random things that have been plaguing me.

Does anyone read Margaret Atwood? The few books/poetry I have read of hers I have loved and I think she is a phenominal writer. She has a new book out The Penelopiad that sounds immensely intriguing. Its a retelling of Homer's Odyssey from Penelope and the 12 maids' povs. If anyone reads it, ( Read more... )

So typical me has let something creep up on me and didn't notice it with all of the other hullaballoo in life. A couple of you had asked me if I would pick up a copy of an autographed Nora Roberts when she came to my store for a booksigning. Well...guess what?! That's tonight! So if you want a copy and can send me the money by the end of the ( Read more... )

For those that haven't already heard my bragging, here ya go. Last night was an award ceremony for Jim's work. Check that. Its something his work enters. Specifically, the creative services department that he works in submits their pieces. Its a local award (Target awards) but its a pretty big deal locally. His company is the only one that ( Read more... )

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