On Loving a She
It works because she loves me,
Always so gentle. Yet rough.
When first we made love, her arms round me strong,
I exhaled, quivering at her every touch.
She carried me to bed, I felt so small, so frail…
Who would have thought!
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Eleanor & Park
If you’ve never heard of author Rainbow Rowell, you are missing out. But if you’ve never even heard of her book, Eleanor & Park, you have not lived! Alright. Maybe that was a bit melodramatic. But Rowell’s writing is so exquisite that it’s one of the few YA novels I can heartily recommend to ANYONE. … Continue reading
Inspiring Blog Award
Yours truly has been nominated for the Inspiring Blog Award by the Ariel Suarez Interior Design blog! The rules are apparently to state 7 fantastical facts about yourself. But I already did that in this post. And now I shall proceed to list the blogs I’d like to nominate: The Dainty Doll’s … Continue reading
7 Egotistical Facts About Me
Well, that might be a wee bit egotistical. Maybe. But in any case, I hosted a short “7 Fantastical Facts About Me” on my other blog, Parasol Dreams, and thought it might be fun to share it on here too for my other readers. 😉 I always love getting to know random, little known facts … Continue reading
Covers “I Needs Must Have”
Here are some of the latest books I’ve been coveting. 😀 Only had time to post about three of them, but a short post is better than none ! When Louisiana Rory Deveaux arrives in London, it’s the start of a new life at a London boarding school. But for many, this will be … Continue reading
Favorite Bookish Quotes from 2012
A short post, but I felt so sad that I hadn’t shared any bookish stuff lately. Continue reading
Merry Christmas, fellow book lovers!
Hello, book lovers! Just a tiny note to wish you a very Merry Christmas. While some may not be home for the holidays, I wish you much love and warmth. Remember the troops who are far from home, and those less fortunate who may have to work even on Christmas day. Take care of yourself. … Continue reading
Elegance
“What people respond to, what is such a mistake, is not that you are different, but that you are ashamed to be different.” Continue reading
Quotes & Their Covers
I’ve had a few good reads this past months and felt like sharing some memorable quotes along with the covers that grace them. Continue reading
Covers I “Needs Must Have”
Have you ever had that sensation that you simply must read a book the minute you see its cover? Yes? Glad to know I’m not the only one afflicted by the green eyed monster! 😉 Here are some covers I just ran across this past month. I work at Barnes & Noble, and as such, … Continue reading
Laura Laumont’s Life in Pictures
Laura is an inspiration for hurting women who feel it’s too late to make good in their life. She’s a reminder that there are no such things as perfect people—only people who try and those who don’t. Continue reading
The Hipster Owl's Bookshelf 