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Best of the Bay 2024 Appreciation Post

September 30, 2024 MEOWhearthis

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

America needs more books and less candidates.

October 17, 2015October 18, 2015 MEOWhearthis

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

September 22, 2015 MEOWhearthis

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?

July 25, 2015 MEOWhearthis

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?

When your “books to read” pile becomes dangerous.

June 28, 2015June 29, 2015 MEOWhearthis

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.

June 20, 2015 MEOWhearthis

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.