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.  

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. 

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.  

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!!!)

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

Eat Pray Love

What it is:  Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert ($8.80)

Who it’s for:  People who like to read the book before the movie.  

Where to get it: See link above!  

Why it's yay:  Don't worry if you don't like Italian food, spiritual gurus, or travel - this book is about finding out what you truly love doing - and then doing exactly that.   

Yā (interjection) Tuh-dey (noun)

What it is:  Gold Leather Dictionary ($172)
Who it’s for:  People who like looking up words like “sparkly” and “awesome”
Where to get it: Jayson Home & Garden
Why it's yay:  Gold. Leather. Dictionary. It’s the definition of cool (look it up, in your sweet ass dictionary)

Week of Weird - Gritty Kitty

What it is:  Blacksad by Juan Diaz Canales ($19.79)
Who it’s for:  People who like noir weirdness.
Where to get it:  See link above!
Why it's yay:  It’s a noir-style graphic novel starring a cat detective. You either want it (badly) or you don’t.

Via Boing Boing

The Girl Who Was Blind, But Still Could Read

What it is:  Audiobook - The Millennium Trilogy by Stieg Larsson ($67/70)
Who it’s for:  People who can’t read the traditional way.
Where to get it:  See link above!
Why it's yay:  Whether it’s car trips or long sightless afternoons after LASIK surgery – they’ll all go faster if you’re engrossed in these 3 crazy awesome books.

Father's Day Gifts!

What it is:  Geek Dad by Ken Denmead ($8.79)
Who it’s for:  Geek Dads!
Where to get it:  See Link Above!
Why it's yay:  Make sure the Geek tradition is passed down through all generations.

Father's Day Gifts!

What it is:  Shit My Dad Says book ($8.79)
Who it’s for:  Dads who talk shit.
Where to get it:  Click on Link Above!
Why it's yay:  See below:

"I didn't say you were ugly. I said your girlfriend is better looking than you, and standing next to her, you look ugly."

"The baby will talk when he talks, relax. It ain't like he knows the cure for cancer and he just ain't spitting it out."

"Happy birthday, I didn't get you a present...Oh, mom got you one? Well, that's from me then too, unless it's shitty."

"Who is this woman?....Kate Beckinsale? Well, you can tell Kate Beckinsale she sucks."

Graduation Gifts!

What it is: Personal Library Kit ($15)
Who it’s for: Grads who share!
Where to get it: Uncommon Goods
Why it's yay: It’s easy to lend them out – make it easy to get them back!

Graduation Gifts!

What it is: Oh the Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss ($8.99)
Who it’s for: Anybody moving on to new and exciting things!
Where to get it: Amazon
Why it's yay: "You'll be on your way up! / You'll be seeing great sights! / You'll join the high fliers / who soar to high heights."

Mother's Day Gifts!

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Mother's Day Gifts!

What it is: Julie & Julia Movie ($22) + The Art of French Cooking ($56)
Who it’s for: Moms who love Julia Child!
Where to get it: Amazon + >Amazon
Why it's yay: Watching the Movie + Reading the Cookbook = Food Inspiration!

APlus Thursdays!

What it is: Kindle ($259) + Kindle Cover ($34.99)
Who it’s for: People who love to read! People who are sick of packing 4+ books in their carry-on baggage!
Where to get it: Amazon + Amazon
Why it's yay: It makes packing for a trip so much easier, and it's amazing. Plus, how cute are their commercials?

Travel Week!

What it is: Luxe City Guide (multiple cities to choose from) ($10)
Who it’s for: People who are going on a trip!
Where to get it: Luxe City Guide
Why it's yay: Small enough to pack, full of cool stuff, awesome looking - Trifecta of vacation gifts!

APlus Thursdays!

What it is: Stitch N Bitch Book ($10) + A handknitted Creation (varied, yarn and needles)
Who it’s for: People who are worth the time and effort!
Where to get it: Amazon + Yarn and Hard Work
Why it's yay: Learning + Doing = Treasured Keepsakes!

Easter Week!

What it is: The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes ($10.08)
Who it’s for: Kids who Read!
Where to get it: Amazon
Why it's yay: It's the story of how Cottontail, a mother of 21 little bunnies, overcomes the odds to become the Easter Bunny. It's the cutest book ever, especially for tiny little feminists.

Play the Game!

What it is: Pick-ups and Come-ons for all Occasions ($7.95)
Who it’s for: People who need to break the ice.
Where to get it: Urban Outfitters
Why it's yay: Pocket-sized hints for your favorite Player