Books, Taylor Swift, and other hyperfixations
Have I mentioned my Greek mythology obsession? No? Well, I have one. Well...had one. I might have replaced that particular interest with the Chinese zodiac, but I still like a good mythical retelling or historical reimagining. Props to Zuky for creating both this tag and the graphics I'm using. I love pairing books with other interests. I'd… Continue reading The Greek Gods Book Tag
Can't stop, won't stop. I'm not cool enough to use sassy hashtags on Twitter. I will GLADLY use them for books, though. Shout-outs to creator The Orangutan Librarian and to Book Hooked Nook for inspiration. #NOTALL COVER CHANGES A COVER CHANGE YOU LIKED The original cover for this classic is one of the worst… Continue reading #NotAll Book Tag
I wanted to vent and this tag gave me an opportunity. Also, the book I just finished says disappointing others is a consequence of emotional health. So...I am NOT sorry to disappoint. (I'm still sorry. Emotional health is a process.) 1. A REALLY HYPED BOOK THAT YOU’RE NOT INTERESTED IN READING This is the exact… Continue reading Books I Will Probably Never Read Tag
Sad story: I found a lump of leftover mozzarella in my fridge. That's not the sad part. I could have SWORN I'd used all the mozzarella earlier in the week. Elated, I set about making a cheese sandwich. I reached for the bag of mozzarella. My fingers closed around a hard-edged lump. It was an… Continue reading The Cheesy Goodness Book Tag
I don't normally celebrate Halloween. My friends like to go out and party. I stay home, eat candy, and watch The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra....if I remember the holiday at all. But this year, I feel my excitement growing. My team at work plans to win our company's costume contest. (Revealing our plans would compromise the… Continue reading Hocus Pocus Book Tag
I've been avoiding the Harry Potter series for almost four years. A number of things happened in my own life and in J. K. Rowling's career that turned me off certain characters and plotlines. It's been so long that I'm afraid to go back. (I'd order a cease-and-desist on the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them films if… Continue reading Harry Potter Book Tag
Who loves music? I LOVE MUSIC. That is all the intro I have left in me. Thanks to For the Lover of Books and The Book Princess for creating and continuing this tag. Celtic Punk Favorite Obscure Book/Book with a Non-Western Setting The obscure books I like are too obscure for even ME to remember.… Continue reading The Music Genre Book Tag: Volume 2
Safeway was out of Take Fives when I went grocery shopping last week. I could buy some at the Bartell's not TWO BLOCKS from my office, but...writing and Jodi Picoult books and laundry... This is an older tag, but chocolate is eternal. Better yet, it's almost Halloween. Chocolate must be discussed. Dark Chocolate A book… Continue reading Chocolate Book Tag
I watched the film Mamma Mia once in 10th grade. I vowed never again. Friends and acquaintances list Mamma Mia as one of their favorite feel-good films. I am quick to remind them how much the movie suuuuuuuucks. I hear good things about the sequel. More importantly, the sequel resulted in an excellent book tag. That's why I'm… Continue reading Mamma Mia Book Tag
My mom and I saw Leslie Odom, Jr. perform at Benaroya Hall last week. Clad in blue plaid, Odom crooned Nat King Cole standards and Broadway favorites, accompanied by the Seattle Symphony, a non-jazz trombonist, and a stellar combo. My mom worried he wouldn't live up to the expectations I'd set for her. She had… Continue reading Hamilton Book Tag
Narrative Paradise 