There was a lot of cake talk on Twitter last night, as I'm trying to find someone to make a copy of my gran's wedding cake, and the lovely Stephanie from Read in a Single Sitting and Little Wed Hen kindly helped me out by putting the call out to her followers. All the cake talk got me thinking about the bookish cakes I've seen floating around the interwebz, and I thought they'd make the perfect
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
My Book Boyfriend: Daniel Grey
Posted on 03:55 by Unknown
My Book Boyfriend is hosted by the lovely Missie at The Unread Reader. Daniel Grey, from Ann Brashares' My Name Is Memory, is kind of intense, but you can't really blame the guy when he has more than a thousand years worth of memories rattling around in his head. The strongest of those memories are those that involve the girl he loves. The boy is devoted all right, seeking her out time and
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Sunday, 27 November 2011
Mag Monday: Take a Weird Break
Posted on 22:45 by Unknown
I'm doing something a bit different for Mag Monday this week. I'm giving my love to a blog. But it's a blog about a magazine - and not just any magazine. It's Take a Break, which, as far as I can tell, is like the UK version of That's Life or Take 5... only 500 times the crazy. Take a Weird Break, meanwhile, is an amazeballs blog that catalogues all the crazy. And it's pure, rock-solid, shiny,
Friday, 25 November 2011
Reading Icons: Betty Draper Francis
Posted on 23:38 by Unknown
Poor Betty. There's not much she can control in her life, except her looks, her kids... and her reading habits. And boy, does she control them. My favourite Betty quote was when she told her son, who was complaining about being bored:
"Go bang your head against the wall. Only boring people are bored."
Classic. I hope she doesn't get cut from the Mad Men, as has been rumoured, because I love her
"Go bang your head against the wall. Only boring people are bored."
Classic. I hope she doesn't get cut from the Mad Men, as has been rumoured, because I love her
Review: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
Posted on 03:57 by Unknown
I feel like I'm the last person in the world to have read this book.
I put it off for a long time because (I'm embarrassed to admit) of the size. I love big books, don't get me wrong, but I love new books more, and tend to prefer to speed through three shorter ones in the time it takes to get through one massive tome. You might say I'm a tad impatient. But the other week, when I was trying to
I put it off for a long time because (I'm embarrassed to admit) of the size. I love big books, don't get me wrong, but I love new books more, and tend to prefer to speed through three shorter ones in the time it takes to get through one massive tome. You might say I'm a tad impatient. But the other week, when I was trying to
Tuesday, 22 November 2011
My Book Boyfriend: Roger Sullivan
Posted on 23:45 by Unknown
My Book Boyfriend is hosted by the lovely Missie at The Unread Reader. This week I'm a bit obsessed with Roger from Amy and Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson, coz:
He's super hot: "The guy coming toward me was shockingly good-looking. He had broad shoulders, light brown hair, dark eyes, and he was already smiling at me." I pictured him as Zac Efron.
He's confident and friendly, never lies
Sunday, 20 November 2011
Mag Monday: Some GIF Equations
Posted on 22:52 by Unknown
Chloe Moretz + Teen Vogue =
Dakota + Elle + W =
Michael Fassbender + GQ =
Dakota + Elle + W =
Michael Fassbender + GQ =
Posted in chloe moretz, dakota fanning, elle fanning, gq, magazine, michael fassbender, teen vogue, w
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Saturday, 19 November 2011
On My Wishlist
Posted on 01:17 by Unknown
On My Wishlist, hosted by Book Chick City, is a weekly meme that keeps track of the books we want! Here's what I'm currently coveting...
Summary: Heiress of one empire and prisoner of another, it is up to the daughter of Cleopatra to save her brothers and reclaim what is rightfully hers...
To Isis worshippers, Princess Selene and her twin brother Helios embody the divine celestial
Thursday, 17 November 2011
Review: Amy and Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson
Posted on 09:17 by Unknown
There are some books that are so lovely, they actually make you do a happy sigh and smile as you close them. This is one of them.
That's not to say it's all fairy floss, sunshine and unicorns. Quite the opposite - Amy and Roger's Epic Detour tackles some pretty serious issues - like heartbreak, death and grief - but it does so in such a tender, realistic way that it's not morbid or depressing
That's not to say it's all fairy floss, sunshine and unicorns. Quite the opposite - Amy and Roger's Epic Detour tackles some pretty serious issues - like heartbreak, death and grief - but it does so in such a tender, realistic way that it's not morbid or depressing
Posted in amy and roger's epic detour, emma stone, four stars, morgan matson, review, young adult, zac efron
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Wednesday, 16 November 2011
Bookish Buys: Twilight Edition
Posted on 22:42 by Unknown
As you might expect with the massive Twi fandom, there is a ridonkulous amount of merch out there. Unfortunately, most of it is really daggy/creepy/weird/hilariously lame. But I sifted through all the crapola to find the most unfugly items I could...
Edward necklace by Pretty Little Charms
Twilight pencils by Bouncing Ball Creation
Twilight ornaments by In From The Rains
Team Jacob
Edward necklace by Pretty Little Charms
Twilight pencils by Bouncing Ball Creation
Twilight ornaments by In From The Rains
Team Jacob
The Movie Was Better: Breaking Dawn Part 1
Posted on 04:05 by Unknown
So. I just got back from watching Breaking Dawn Part 1. As I've mentioned a few times this week, I haven't been that excited about watching it - I especially haven't felt the anxious excitement that I experienced with the first film (and, to a lesser extent, the second and third). Part of this I think is because it's been so long between movies, and my interest has naturally subsided. Another
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
My Book Boyfriend: Edward Cullen
Posted on 22:45 by Unknown
My Book Boyfriend, hosted by the lovely Missie at The Unread Reader, is a weekly meme that allows book bloggers to showcase our fictional crushes (and drool over each other's). I've avoided featuring Edward Cullen for a long time because it seemed like such an obvious choice, and now the time has come when I'd planned to feature him in honour of the release of Breaking Dawn... and I have to
Bookish Fun: The Hunger Games and Snow White
Posted on 03:13 by Unknown
You've probably seen The Hunger Games trailer a million times by now. I know I have (well, at least 11 times, anyway). How freaking awesome does it look?! Here's what I love about it:
Jennifer Mother Loving Lawrence as Katniss Mother Effing Everdeen. Amazeballs. Perfect in every way. The moment when she volunteers... that is Katniss!
Liam Hemsworth as Gale. He doesn't have to do much other than
Monday, 14 November 2011
Pash, Pick or Pass: TwiGuys
Posted on 22:35 by Unknown
Time to play Pash, Pick or Pass - a game where we pick from a random book trio and say who we'd pash (and dash), who we'd pick for a relationship and who we'd pass on all together.
The Contenders
It's perhaps the most famous love triangle of all (or at least of the past ten years)... yep, I'm talking Twilight. I've been sitting on this one for awhile in anticipation of the release
The Contenders
It's perhaps the most famous love triangle of all (or at least of the past ten years)... yep, I'm talking Twilight. I've been sitting on this one for awhile in anticipation of the release
Sunday, 13 November 2011
Manip Madness: Breaking Dawn
Posted on 23:00 by Unknown
Your regularly scheduled Mag Monday post is interrupted today because a) Nothing in magazines this week particularly caught my fancy, and b) Breaking Dawn Part 1 is released on Thursday, and I thought I should kick off Monday with something Twilight-related to generate some excitement (coz I gotta be honest, I'm weirdly not feeling any). I was going to feature my favourite Twilight magazine
Friday, 11 November 2011
Top 5: Characters I Love To Hate
Posted on 00:03 by Unknown
For TGIF this week, Ginger at GReads asks: "Love-hate relationships: Which characters do you love to hate?"
1. Voldemort from the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling: Voldemort is one sexy villain. Not literally, of course. He's pretty scary-ugly, in that case. But he's got charm, charisma, intelligence and power that are totally attractive. Shame he's crazy.
2. Soames Forsyte from The
1. Voldemort from the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling: Voldemort is one sexy villain. Not literally, of course. He's pretty scary-ugly, in that case. But he's got charm, charisma, intelligence and power that are totally attractive. Shame he's crazy.
2. Soames Forsyte from The
Wednesday, 9 November 2011
Bookish Fun: Cubee Craft
Posted on 22:39 by Unknown
I love these pop culture paper figures from Cubee Craft. They're pretty easy to assemble, so even an unco person like me can do it. I made Fezzik from The Princess Bride awhile ago, and he sat on my desk for a long time, until we moved offices and he got crushed in the process (the downside of being made of paper). I need a replacement, I just have to pick which one...
The Princess Bride crew...
The Princess Bride crew...
Posted in bookish fun, dexter, diy, frankenstein, harry potter, le petite prince, ryan gosling, sesame st, the it crowd, the princess bride
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My Book Boyfriend: Luis Fuentes
Posted on 02:00 by Unknown
My Book Boyfriend, hosted by the lovely Missie at The Unread Reader, is a weekly meme that allows book bloggers to showcase our fictional crushes (and drool over each other's). This week I'm rounding out the Fuentes trifecta with Luis, who follows his brothers Alex and Carlos in Simone Elkeles' Perfect Chemistry series. Luis is the youngest, most sensitive and innocent Fuentes brother, but
Monday, 7 November 2011
Pash, Pick or Pass: V.C. Andrews, a.k.a. The Best of the Worst
Posted on 11:15 by Unknown
Time to play Pash, Pick or Pass - a game where we pick from a random book trio and say who we'd pash (and dash), who we'd pick for a relationship and who we'd pass on all together.
The Contenders
This week, for a bit of craziness fun, I'm going back to my tween reading years and revisiting some of V.C. Andrews' heroes (I use the term loosely). For pictures, I'm using the actors I
The Contenders
This week, for a bit of craziness fun, I'm going back to my tween reading years and revisiting some of V.C. Andrews' heroes (I use the term loosely). For pictures, I'm using the actors I
Sunday, 6 November 2011
Mag Monday: Much Excitement
Posted on 22:57 by Unknown
I let out a little squee when I saw these shots of The Hunger Games cast on Vanity Fair's website last week. If you haven't checked it out already, the group shot is especially worth a click through - its boring beigeness is jazzed up with profiles of each star that appear as you roll your mouse over them. Fun! I'm still not convinced by Josh Hutcherson as Peeta (is it just me or is he way too
Saturday, 5 November 2011
Reading Icons: Paul Newman
Posted on 03:23 by Unknown
"Every time I get a script it's a matter of trying to know what I could do with it. I see colors, imagery. It has to have a smell. It's like falling in love. You can't give a reason why." - Paul Newman
Friday, 4 November 2011
Top 5: Gateway Books (Plus Follow Friday)
Posted on 05:32 by Unknown
This week for TGIF, Ginger asks "Gateway books: Which particular books opened you up to a new genre?" Here are my top five...
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. My gran gave me a copy of this book when I was little, because I was so obsessed with the musical Oliver! Obviously it went way over my head, but it was the first classic I remember attempting to read. Later, my grandad bought me a
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
Bookish Buys: Everything Old Is New Again
Posted on 23:49 by Unknown
I love seeing the creative things people do with old books. But I feel like some of these need to come with the disclaimer; "No books were harmed during the making of this product".
Little Women Sketch Book from Sleepy Mouse Design
Decorative Birdhouse from Domestic Papers
Flower Garland from Dragonflies
Custom Letters from Little White Dog
Paper Flower from Book Craft
Pride
Little Women Sketch Book from Sleepy Mouse Design
Decorative Birdhouse from Domestic Papers
Flower Garland from Dragonflies
Custom Letters from Little White Dog
Paper Flower from Book Craft
Pride
Review: My Name Is Memory By Ann Brashares
Posted on 05:08 by Unknown
"I have fallen in love, and she is the one who endures. I killed her once and died for her many times and I still have nothing to show for it. I always search for her; I always remember her. I carry the hope that someday she will remember me."
OK, how is that for powerful?! Seeing that quote on the cover, together with the fact that it was written by Ann Brashares, author of the Sisterhood
Posted in ann brashares, lily collins, my name is memory, paul wesley, review, three stars
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My Book Boyfriend: Carlos Fuentes
Posted on 00:14 by Unknown
My Book Boyfriend, hosted by the lovely Missie at The Unread Reader, is a weekly meme that allows book bloggers to showcase our fictional crushes (and drool over each other's). After giving a lot of love to Alex Fuentes a few weeks ago, I'm now devoting my attention to his younger brother, Carlos (don't worry, Alex is still MINE too). Carlos is one of the main characters in Simone Elkeles'
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