The best gift I've ever recieved was a copy of the 1887 book "Gretchen." I hadn't ever heard of it before, in fact, I'm pretty sure Dad picked it up at a thrift store. See, what makes it so rad is that it was published exactly one hundred years before my birth and it's an old book. I have this thing for old books--the uneven type, the yellowed pages, the fabric binding, and gold-embossed titling. They just don't make 'em like that anymore. New books are super awesome, too. They have the advantage of glossy covers, new book smell (is there anything better?), and precise design. I rarely actually buy books. Instead, I'm a library regular, but I would not mind adding these to my collection.
1. The Host, Stephenie Meyer, $14.29
I can't wait to see how she handles sci-fi.
2. 125 Best Cupcake Recipes, Julie Hasson, $12.89
OM NOM NOM.
3. I Am America (And So Can You!), Stephen Colbert, $17.81
Please come back to the presidential race?
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I'll warn you, I have not heart great things about The Host and the mild paraphrasing of the plot that was thrown my way was terrible. Let me know how you find it though...
Ben said...
May 21, 2008 at 9:23 AM
Ben--I know, I've been hearing mixed reviews as well. Even still, there's this part of me that adores bad sci-fi, so I'm pretty excited to give it a shot. I'll definitely let you know how I like it.
Gretchen Alice said...
May 21, 2008 at 10:51 AM
Even just looking at the cover for the Stephen Colbert book, I hear his voice echoing in my brain, "I am America and so can you!!!" over and over again, like that commercial at the end of every show. I so want that book.
Megan said...
May 21, 2008 at 11:01 AM
Cupcake recipes! Everyone is going through a cupcake phase this week.
Anonymous said...
May 21, 2008 at 11:53 AM
That is awesome! A massive room all to yourself! What did you guys do to scare them all away?
Elise said...
May 21, 2008 at 11:55 AM
I definitely want the Stephen Colbert book! The cupcake book would be way too much temptation for me to handle.
Anonymous said...
May 21, 2008 at 12:43 PM
I think we need to write in Stephen Colbert for president.
Q said...
May 21, 2008 at 2:44 PM
Gretchen!
1. 'The Host' was actually waaay better than I was anticipating. 'Course I expecting utter crap so that wouldn't have been hard to beat. However, she should have ended it about 15 pages sooner. You'll see.
2. I didn't get your email. My email address is j.m.a.u.d.y@gmail.com (without all the dots in between - I just don't want the spambots to find me). Try again!
Pixie said...
May 21, 2008 at 5:42 PM