I was so excited to see that Ana and Amy had organized an All Hallow’s Read book swap this year. Spoiler alert: I have a…weakness for any and all surprise book swaps. It just so happened that my giftee for this swap was Kelly from The Well-Read Redhead, the winner of my Banned Books Giveaway. (In case you’re curious, I sent her a copy of Coraline.)
Kai from Fiction State of Mind sent me an adorable package containing a Frankenweenie tote bag, Zombies Hate Stuff
In other news, I’m trying to not get freaked out about the impending doom of a storm that’s hitting the East coast. Last hurricane, my family in Connecticut lost power for days and it had trees fall on their house and all sorts of other fun things that I’m totally not worried about happening here. Ahem.
There’s probably some kind of battery charger for iPads, huh? Obviously I don’t have enough time to find one of those, but I am really glad I have so many print books to choose from so I’ll never be without reading material.
Yes, that concern comes vaguely before food.
PS I still haven’t bought myself a single book for my birthday. But I DID buy a new dress, wallet, and purse. I guess dresses come vaguely before books which come vaguely before food. 
We are ready for the storm. I have plenty of books and candles and flashlights and three of those booklight things so I will still be able to read. i keep hoping they will call off school for tomorrow…
I have a few flash lights but thanks for the reminder to dig out my book light! Hope you and yours stay safe during the DUN DUN DUN.
I hope both of you ladies stay safe and dry!!
You got an awesome package! And yay, Coraline! Good choice
So glad you had fun with the swap. Stay safe from the storm! Thinking of you and everyone else in the area.
Here is my useful hurricane tip: If you have a portable mirror to shine your flashlight at, that gives more light than just the flashlight by itself. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that everything goes okay for everyone in this hurricane!
Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on Blink Once!!!
Aw, no books yet? I guess clothes are a necessity…
Started Coraline yesterday, thanks again! And hope all is well with your family in CT. Mine is there too (on the coastline…ughhhh) so I am pretty much glued to my news coverage.
Dresses and wallets and purses are very important, as one must be stylish while shopping for books!!