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Shopping for the Bookworm: Irish Writers Edition, Part Two

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Here’s part two, just for you and you and you. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

James Joyce quote leather bookmark by Mesa Dreams

James Joyce quote leather bookmark by Mesa Dreams. $20.00

George Moore print by Edouard Manet at Hilo Books

George Moore print by Edouard Manet at Hilo Books. $5.00

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Daily Diversion #109: So I Walked into a Bookstore…

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…and walked out with only 3 books!

  1. Silent Movies The Birth of Film and the Triumph of Movie Culture by Peter Kobel and the Library of Congress
  2. Gene Kelly A Life of Dance and Dreams by Alvin Yudkoff
  3. Lonelyhearts The Screwball World of Nathanael West and Eileen McKenney by Marion Meade
Silent Movies

Silent Movies

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Shopping for the Bookworm: Irish Writers Edition, Part One

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Enjoy these Irish writer-themed goodies in preparation for St. Patrick’s Day!

Samuel Beckett Tea Towel by Miss Fruitfly

Samuel Beckett Tea Towel by Miss Fruitfly. $10.00

William Butler Yeats Canvas Tote Bag by Nice Day Designs

William Butler Yeats Canvas Tote Bag by Nice Day Designs. $6.71

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[Update] Legends of Steragos Has Been Funded

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This happened last night.

Legends of Steragos

Legends of Steragos Kickstarter

Kevin’s project deserves every penny pledged by these 19 magnificent people. The book is set for a May release. If you’ll excuse me, I have a manuscript to edit.

If you missed my first Legends of Steragos post, go here.

 

[Book Nerd Nonsense] E.L. James, Writing Advisor?

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Any aspiring professional willing to take writing advice from E.L. James is an idiot. Although her bank account is inspirational, her ability is not. The opposite direction is this way. —————> You are welcome.

E.L. James’ ‘Shades of Grey: Inner Goddess’: a writer’s journal [courtesy Los Angeles Times Books]