Friday, November 12, 2010

Novel Week - I Am Charlotte Simmons


What it is:  I Am Charlotte Simmons by Tom Wolfe ($10)
Who it’s for:  People who love super soapy trashy wonderfulness.  
Where to get it:  Amazon
Why it's yay:  Charlotte Simmons, the smartest girl from the sticks, goes to elite, super sexy, sports-obsessed Dupont college –drama ensues.  It’s smart and trashy and sucks you in completely.  

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Novel Week - Galapagos



What it is:  Galapagos by Kurt Vonnegut ($10)
Who it’s for:  People who like Vonnegut but only know the famous stuff, People who like weird, apocalyptic, sci fi stories.      
Where to get it:  Amazon
Why it's yay:  A ghost narrator tells the weirdly epic story of how humans evolved on the Galapagos Islands after disease wiped out everyone on the mainland in 1986.  Not the obvious Vonnegut choice but one of my favorites. 

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Novel Week - Time Traveler's Wife



What it is:  The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger ($16)
Who it’s for:  People who love a smart love story.  
Where to get it:  Amazon
Why it's yay:  Henry time travels without warning in and out of Claire’s life – it’s interesting, heartbreaking, and perfect.  

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Novel Week - Shantaram



What it is:  Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts ($10)
Who it’s for:  People who travel, People who like epic stories,  People who aren't afraid of a challenge, People who like to read the book before the inevitable movie comes out.  
Where to get it:  Amazon
Why it's yay:  It’s the mostly true story of an escaped Australian convict who fled to Bombay to start a new life there – fascinating, easy to read, and so compelling you forget how long it actually is (944 pages!!!)

Monday, November 8, 2010

Novel Week!


I love giving books as gifts.  In honor of National Novel Writing Month - which is going on right now, I want to post up a few of my giftable favorites.  Yay!   


Reading is Cool print ($20) via Dazey Chic on Etsy

Friday, November 5, 2010

Knit Picks - sweater



What it is:  Cocoon Cardigan ($175)
Who it’s for:  People who are always cold.  
Where to get it:  Calypso St. Barth
Why it's yay:  It's sweater weather!  

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Knit Picks - hot water bottle



What it is:  Hot Water Bottle ($9) + Hot Water Bottle Cover ($30)
Who it’s for:  People who like to stay warm. 
Where to get it: Amazon + Biscuit Scout on Etsy  
Why it's yay:  Hot Water + Cozy Buffer = Just Right


Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Knit Picks - footstool



What it is:  Knitted Pouf ($79)
Who it’s for:  People who put their feet up. 
Where to get it:  CB2
Why it's yay:  Soften up your living room. 


Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Knit Picks - blanket



What it is:   Handknit Throw ($47 on sale!)
Who it’s for:   People who like to snuggle up! 
Where to get it:  West Elm
Why it's yay:  You can never have too many blankets.  


Monday, November 1, 2010

Knit Picks - scarf



What it is:  Marled snood ($49.50)
Who it’s for:  People who like to keep cozy. 
Where to get it:  J. Crew
Why it's yay: “marled snood” is the ugly way to say "adorable scarf"