Category Archives: Reading

Daily Diversion #181: Seasonal (Re)Reading

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The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum

“Claus held fast and the next moment was flying so swiftly over the snow that he could not see the trees as they whirled past. Up hill and down dale, swift as an arrow shot from a bow they dashed, and Claus shut his eyes to keep the wind out of them and left the deer to find their own way.”

Claus Discovers Humanity

Claus Discovers Humanity

[Alternative Muses] Coming and Going: Noël Coward/W. Somerset Maugham Mashup

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“I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.”-Noël Coward (born on 12-16-1899)

Noël Coward, circa 1914

Noël Coward, circa 1914

“Impropriety is the soul of wit.”-W. Somerset Maugham (died on 12-16-1965)

W. Somerset Maugham

W. Somerset Maugham

[Intermezzo] Bedridden with a Monstrous Cold

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I’m stuck in bed today, tired from coughing. Croaky-voiced. Re-reading Ansel Adams’ autobiography and dreaming of great snow-capped mountains. I catch a glimpse, through the dirty window, of a white-blanketed roof and try to make do. Persuade me that there is no difference on the scale of majesty, and I’ll be impressed.

The Sick Girl by Michael Ancher, 1882

The Sick Girl by Michael Ancher, 1882

Words to the wise: On gloomy days, imagination is the best tool of all.

[A Holiday Shopping Spree for the Bookworm] Bonus Stop: Journal of the Month

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JOURNAL OF THE MONTH

I’ve been saving this gem for last, and boy was it worth the wait! Journal of the Month is a subscription service-a literary Birchbox, if you will. Each month, you or your lucky gift recipient will receive a new (and surprise!) copy of a participating  journal. What a fabulous and thoughtful treasure for the writer in your life. There are six available plans.

GO HERE TO FIND OUT MORE

[A Holiday Shopping Spree for the Bookworm] Seventh Stop: The Unemployed Philosophers Guild

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THE UNEMPLOYED PHILOSOPHERS GUILD:

I only discovered this site a few days ago [thanks  for the intro, Acid Free Pulp], and it was instant love. Although it’s not dedicated to books, the literature section is full of fun, whimsical, affordable items!

A FEW HIGHLIGHTS:

Alice's Enchantmints

Alice’s Enchantmints. $3.00. Image from The Unemployed Philosophers Guild.

Much Ado About Nothings

Much Ado About Nothings. $6.50. Image from The Unemployed Philosophers Guild.

Zora Neale Hurston Card

Zora Neale Hurston Card. $3.50. Image from The Unemployed Philosophers Guild.

DETAILS:

  • THE UNEMPLOYED PHILOSOPHERS GUILD: GO HERE
  • PREDICTED SHOPPING TIME: 15 MINUTES
  • BEST AWESOMELY UNEXPECTED ITEM: GREAT DRINKERS SHOTS
  • PRICE POINT: GREAT
  • BOOKWORM HAPPINESS SCALE (OUT OF A POSSIBLE 10): 9

FIRST STOP: EDWARD GOREY HOUSE STORE

SECOND STOP: JANE AUSTEN GIFT SHOP

THIRD STOP: OUT OF PRINT CLOTHING

FOURTH STOP: THE READER’S CATALOG

FIFTH STOP: THE LITERARY GIFT COMPANY

SIXTH STOP: BAS BLEU