Despite how all consuming BEA 2014 was, I managed to do quite a bit of sightseeing. On the top of my list? 4th Street*, and Greenwich Village in general (I can’t imagine why…). Anyway, my favorite stop: Bleecker Street Records. I was happy to visit, and even happier that they were open until 11pm (which madeContinue reading “Bleecker Street Records”
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The Best Books of 2014: The Halfway Point
Apparently we are halfway through the year already, as we’re practically through June – how did that happen? Anyway, this means it’s officially far enough into the year to start taking a guess at what will be my favorite reads of the year (as hosted by The Broke and The Bookish). Of course, this listContinue reading “The Best Books of 2014: The Halfway Point”
Tony Hogan Bought Me an Ice Cream Float Before He Stole My Ma by Kerry Hudson
“Get out, you cunting, shitting, little fucking fucker!’ were the first words I ever heard.” And so opens the brilliant, funny debut novel* by Kerry Hudson. Not only is the opening line memorable, it serves as a litmus test. If a reader were to find it overwhelmingly offensive, then they should stop there. If youContinue reading “Tony Hogan Bought Me an Ice Cream Float Before He Stole My Ma by Kerry Hudson”
Beach Reading 2014: A Top Ten List
It’s that time of year again – beach reading – for those of us lucky enough not to be landlocked. Personally, I am landlocked in the very dry, very un-swimmable Colorado. So I’ll just call It summer reading. That doesn’t mean I don’t daydream of lounging on the beach with a good book. If IContinue reading “Beach Reading 2014: A Top Ten List”
Nolite te Bastardes Carborundorum: A Top Ten List
There might be no better way to start a Tuesday than by bastardizing some Latin. This week’s topic (as hosted by The Broke and the Bookish) is whatever I feel like writing about and that means fictional women who do not let the bastards grind them down. In no particular order, expect number one is number one (would you expectContinue reading “Nolite te Bastardes Carborundorum: A Top Ten List”
Happy Towel Day
“Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.” Douglas Adams. There are several things you can do in honor of towel day, starting with carrying a towel (I am not, for what it’s worth). My personalContinue reading “Happy Towel Day”
The Dylanologists by David Kinney
Should you read The Dylanologists? (The obvious answer is YES.) For those who are on the fence, you should seriously consider picking up David Kinney’s new book if the following opening paragraph rings true: “It starts with the voice. One day we hear its strange, broken glory, and before long everyone else in our livesContinue reading “The Dylanologists by David Kinney”
Just Friends, Right? A Top Ten List
I had the best of intentions to challenge myself this week, but when I started thinking about my favorite books that feature friendships (as hosted by The Broke and the Bookish), the first books that came to mind were all by Stephen King. Who am I to go against instinct? I did manage to limitContinue reading “Just Friends, Right? A Top Ten List”
Young God by Katherine Faw Morris
Nikki is thirteen years old. She has big plans. Starting with the unexpected death of her mother, Nikki begins to pursue her father’s faltering drug empire – as under no circumstances does she intend to end up back in the group home. As she fumbles and falters through the maze of drugs in North CarolinaContinue reading “Young God by Katherine Faw Morris”
Committed: A Top Ten List
I am a committed reader. It’s really rare that I do not finish what I start, so it’s not a surprise that I can come up with ten books that I really should have given up on (as hosted by The Broke and the Bookish). They added nothing to my reading history except for loathingContinue reading “Committed: A Top Ten List”
flannel and folklore 