This is slightly overdue, because as we all know, Helene disrupted quite a bit last week but… Sam’s Books made the top 3 for Best Bookstore. After 30+ years of business, we (and by we I mean the sole proprietor and the daughter of said proprietor) haven’t ever even made the list. Granted, the marketing… Continue reading Best of the Bay 2024 Appreciation Post
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Emergency Book Stashes
While reading a local news report about an accident, my mom noticed that the gentleman involved in the accident commented on his own news story. From the hospital. Where he claimed to be in severe pain. Why then, she asked, was he commenting on his own news story? Wouldn’t he be in too much pain?… Continue reading Emergency Book Stashes
Adventures in Babysitting (Club) – Re-reading Old Books
I read a book. Yes, a book. It didn't take me very long to finish, since it was only 143 pages long, and it had fairly big print. Why is this interesting? Well, to be frank, it's probably not to a lot of people. Hopefully, you, dear reader, will find this, if not interesting, perhaps… Continue reading Adventures in Babysitting (Club) – Re-reading Old Books
America needs more books and less candidates.
There’s one thing that no one can agree on, and that’s politics. Before you stop reading, afraid that this is some sort of propaganda, it’s not. In fact, this post is about one thing I think we all can agree on (at least, I’m going to assume that because you’re reading this post you have… Continue reading America needs more books and less candidates.
Without a Book: A State of Panic
I found myself in my car yesterday on the way to a doctor’s appointment in a panic when I realized I DIDN’T HAVE A BOOK WITH ME. This is kind of a lie. I found two books in my car, but they were both coffee table books, and I couldn’t see myself sitting in the… Continue reading Without a Book: A State of Panic
What’s the point of book reviews?
I ask this because I know my personal taste in most things is vastly different from other people. I assume this holds true for everyone. So why would you let someone else who likes different things than you tell you how good a book is?
Used bookstores are better than 100 lotto tickets.
I'll start with this: I’m not gonna lie. I’m not a fan of eBooks. “Of course,” you say, “you make you living off selling paper books.” While this is very true, and a good reason for me to dislike eBooks, I have other reasons. You can’t flip through an eBook. You can, but shouldn’t, take… Continue reading Used bookstores are better than 100 lotto tickets.
When your “books to read” pile becomes dangerous.
I'm going to take a wild guess and assume that, if you're reading this blog (which clearly you are or wouldn't know I was saying this), you like to read books. Yeah, I'm a genius. And maybe, just maybe, you have a "to be read" pile (hereafter referred to only as TBR). And maybe a… Continue reading When your “books to read” pile becomes dangerous.
I’m a book addict, and it makes my life difficult.
Disclaimer: This is all very tongue-in-cheek and not meant to make light of real addictions. All in fun! Being a devourer of books can make for a hard, hard life. Here's why. 1. For a true book addict, reading before bed won't help one fall asleep. In fact, they'll stay up later. The motto for… Continue reading I’m a book addict, and it makes my life difficult.
Books as decoration: look smarter while making things pretty.
Pinterest makes you feel like you, too, can be an interior decorator. Those carefully crafted posts make it look SO easy to have a Homes & Garden-type house, right? Yeah, right. That's why there are entire pages dedicated to pinterest fails. So here's what I suggest. Decorate with books. There are a bazillion blog posts… Continue reading Books as decoration: look smarter while making things pretty.
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