Category Archives: Personal

Well hello there, friends. November Round Up & more

  Total Books Read: 13 Audio: 11 Print: 2 Ebooks: 0 Fiction — 6 When She Woke by Hillary Jordan: I’ve had really bad luck with books that tell me they are going to be a cross between BOOK I REALLY … Continue reading

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Scenes from a Reading Life (with cats)

Idgie doesn’t appreciate it when I try to read the paper.

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It’s My Birthday (Week) and I’ll Watch Lots of TV If I Want To

The third annual Boston Book Festival was on October 15th, and it was a great day. I attended a panel about Graphic Novels, featuring panelists Allison Bechdel, Daniel Clowes, and Seth, which was great, and I also got to meet … Continue reading

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This Cold Has Got to Go: Pop Culture Is the Best Medicine

I usually only get sick about once a year, usually around Christmas, and it is never a pleasant occasion. I hate being sick, I’m a terrible patient, and I’m not one to stay in bed all day so I get a … Continue reading

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The Post That Isn’t A Post

This is a beautiful cover…especially on a day like today.

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Bookish Thoughts: Hurricane Irene Edition

Although my family in southern Connecticut and my best friend in New Hampshire lost power due to Hurricane/Tropical Storm Irene, Boston seems to have lucked out. Thankfully. I may or may not have stayed for all two hours of Maureen Johnson’s … Continue reading

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It’s Friday! AKA Gratuitous Cat Picture Day

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Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are: A Call to Queer-Identified Book Bloggers

I had a wonderful time while I was in New York for Book Expo America. I got to hang out with some of my favorite bloggers, talk to folks who work for some of my favorite presses, and find out … Continue reading

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GIVEAWAY: Bonjour, Cass! Is Two Years Old Today!

Bonjour, Cass! is officially two years old today! I can’t believe it. I also can’t believe that I remembered that it was my blogaversary ON THE ACTUAL DAY. It’s kind of a miracle. In celebration of being two, I’ve decided … Continue reading

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Book Expo America 2011: Superlatives

Best Spur of the Moment Idea: I accompanied Reagan on a quick shopping trip to a store on Broadway that sells merchandise from all the shows, and since we didn’t have anything else planned, she suggested we see Phantom of … Continue reading

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