So you’re trying to figure out what to get the Stephen King fan in your life. Sure, you could go the traditional route and get a book, but what happens if they own all of them? Even Rage (in which case, they could probably afford the pricey concert t-shirt I’m pining over)? Here’s a list featuringContinue reading “Stephen King: A Literary Gift Guide”
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Mosquitoland by David Arnold
This is a novel of substance and despair. It is a collection of oddities, and strange ones at that. It is the story of a displaced epiglottis and partial blindness and willful dissidence (read: teenage angst). It is the story of being miles from okay and learning to actually be okay with that. Mary IrisContinue reading “Mosquitoland by David Arnold”
The Marauders by Tom Cooper
What do you do when a book can make you sympathetic to a drug addicted man who neglects his estranged wife and daughter and hunts for treasure when he should be working? You love it. To quote Esquire Tom Cooper’s The Marauders is “more fun that a book about the aftermath of an ecological disasterContinue reading “The Marauders by Tom Cooper”
I’ve Got 99 Problems, but a Book…Is One?
1. Too many books. There’s no such thing… Except there kind of is. Though, to be fair, it’s more of a not enough time or space issue. 2. Book pushing. Other readers don’t mind my book pushing ways, but everyone else gets a little irritated. But honestly, who doesn’t think Rex Libris: I, Librarian isContinue reading “I’ve Got 99 Problems, but a Book…Is One?”
Get in Trouble by Kelly Link
I use my lunch break at work for a variety of things unrelated to work – because that’s what it’s for. This includes things like reading NPR. Educational AND fun, right? Well, we can add envy inducing to that list. For what it’s worth, I eat lunch at 1pm MST (which is 3pm EST, ifContinue reading “Get in Trouble by Kelly Link”
Lately.
Making: Lemon Orzo Chicken Soup. Drinking: Tea.Reading: Mosquitoland by David Arnold. IT’s YA and I’m actually enjoying it.Coveting: Frye Harness 12R. Who doesn’t love Frye boots?Listening: Losing My Religion // REM Watching: The Americans.Smelling: Triple Chocolate Brownies baking in the oven.Wishing: For summer! I have big plans for vacation.Enjoying: The weather. It was 65 degrees today. I may seem a bit obsessedContinue reading “Lately.”
Movie Adaptations: The Unknown Edition
I make an honest attempt to read the book before seeing the movie, but sometimes I see a movie (or watch a show) that I had NO IDEA was based on a book. From the ‘book to film adaptation’ genre, which I made up solely for today’s list, I’ve somehow missed reading these staples: 10.Continue reading “Movie Adaptations: The Unknown Edition”
Prisoner 489 by Joe R. Lansdale
Almost without fail, when being chased in a horror movie, the characters run up the stairs*. I’ve never understood this. They must know that they’re trapping themselves. Or if they are running in the woods, the crazed killer is strolling behind them like he has all the time in the world, and he always catchesContinue reading “Prisoner 489 by Joe R. Lansdale”
The Stephen King Book Club
The Stephen King Book Club? That should be a thing. And I want to be a member. My guess? It’s already a thing somewhere, I just haven’t found it (or been invited) yet. Soon. This week’s top ten list is book club picks. There are so many books, both old and new, that would makeContinue reading “The Stephen King Book Club”
January Mini-Reviews
1. Against the Country // Ben Metcalf. I tried to read this. Twice. I didn’t finish. Quite honestly, I’ve got nothing on this one. Except suicidal chickens. (I’m serious.) Notable quote: “Town for me will forever remain a place where one put a bag of questionable design on one’s head for Halloween, and acquired what candyContinue reading “January Mini-Reviews”
flannel and folklore 