Tag Archives: Bookish Chatter

Chatter about books, reading and anything related to either one.

Let’s Pretend a Bit

I signed-up for Plinky some time ago but have never answered any of the questions on this blog. If you are not familiar with Plinky, check it out. New bloggers might find it useful in creating content for their blog. I know that when I was brand new to blogging, I often felt like I had very little to say or that I was talking to the ether (well, I was). Anyway, today’s question, which I just had to answer is:

If you could be a character from any book you’ve read, who would you be?

Honestly, there are so many characters out there that I have fantasized about at one time or another, but being? That’s an entirely different game. The one that easily comes to mind is Lisbeth Salander. I know, you can’t picture me in dark make-up and leather but let’s forget about the clothes for a moment and the unpleasant things that she has had to endure. She kicks ass. Hands down. The ability to “take care of business” and to do it in such a dramatic fashion. Wow. Plus, she’s smart but  not in an obvious way and lately, she’s rather well off.

Lisbeth Salander

Who would you be?

The Sunday Salon: Another Year Older

As much as I fight it, time DOES march on (as evidenced by the tiny lines I see in the mirror). But, they are laugh lines for the most part so at least I had a good time making them. To celebrate another year, I had a lovely, lovely lunch at Maggiano’s and then spent the day roaming shopping around The Grove(LA).

Me!
My older face... see, you can't see any lines...cause the pic is so small. Haha!
Linguine w/white clam sauce
Linguini with White Clam Sauce - YUM!
Happy Bday Cookies
Lemon Cookies with a Birthday Wish!

Oh, and when have I ever left the house without visiting a bookstore? I FINALLY hit Book Soup in Hollywood. Yes, yes…the my world is now complete.

Book Soup
Book Soup - Hollywood, Ca.
Book Soup 2
Book Soup - Look at all the books!!

The Goods
What I Bought

The Sunday Salon Button

As for reading, I just finished Fever Dream by Lincoln Child and Douglas Preston. Not my typical fare but a guilty pleasure held over from my youth. I started reading their books when I was in my twenties and every now and then, I’ll pick one up. The review should post early this week.

I am about to start I’d Know You Anywhere by Laura Lippman for a book tour. I’ve heard some good things about it so I am looking forward to it. Before I start this one though, I want to finish The Unit. I am almost done with it.

Since I’ve spent the day eating and shopping, I feel sort of guilty about spending the rest of it on the couch reading but I can’t think of a better way to wrap-up this birthday. Happy Sunday!