Silly Things Like Text Format And Paper Quality Bug Me

I actually dislike the edition of Leaves of Grass that I have to the point that it makes me irritated every time that I see it.

Hook, Line, And Sinker (But Now I'm Mixing Metaphors)

It has been awhile since a book has taken me into its maw and steadfastly refused to release me.

If Anyone Asks, My Name Is Marilyn

The magic of customer service has allowed me to acquire a free messenger bag with my textbook order, even though I didn't get the offer until sixteen hours after I placed my order.

Perhaps He Awaits Me At The Top Of The Tower

I feel that due to the massive amounts of drama in my life right now, I have unintentionally denied him in the experience of discussing his favorite book series with me.

Pan's Labyrinth And Ahab's Wife (Or The Star Gazer)

There is a certain undeniable element of joy and satisfaction that is found in sharing something that you love with someone that you love and having them love it as you do.

Don't Carry The (In/Mid/End) World Upon Your Shoulders

Forever more, Hey Jude will make me think of a certain gunslinger.

"Real People Pay Real Money To Hang Out With My Imagination"

Stephen King should be proud of his ability to hit the proverbial nail on the metaphorical head.

My Kingdom For A Library!

Pretty soon I will be forced to make bookshelves out of books so that I will have somewhere to store my books.

Now I'm So Far Away From You, I'm Naming A Star For You

Running across lyrics jotted down on band flyers tucked into the back of Candide takes me back to a time in my life I'd rather not visit.

There Are Other Worlds Than These

The Gunslinger has infiltrated my dreams.

With A Smile From Ear To Ear

Watching a small child walk up to my register with an armload of books almost as tall as she is gives me hope for the future.

Pick Your Reading Materials Carefully

Gene Wilder comes to me in a dream, surrounded by produce, and filled with questions for me about his auto-biography.

Sometimes Dreams Do Come True

Laying together on the couch - nestled against one another, fingers gently, ever so slightly, touching - we read.

I Yearn For Beauty

Flipping through 'how to paint flowers with watercolors' books for inspiration and references for Micah makes me wish that I had room in my tiny house for a studio.

Yeah, I Was That Kid

It has always bothered me that in the story of Goldilocks three identical bowls of porridge cool at remarkably different rates.

More Than Simply Ink On Paper

There is a particularly delightful rush of emotion that occurs when you realize that you are passing on one of your favorite childhood books to someone who may one day feel the same way about it as you do.

First Editions Of My Favorite Format Are Well Worth The Wait

The book that I have been waiting to be released for over a year has finally made its way into my outstretched hands.

A Handful Of Hopeful Words

Having a mound of books just waiting for me to read them gives me a feeling of deep happiness and stability.

I Haven't The Words

I was nearly moved to tears tonight when my boyfriend's mother (and the mother of my heart) gave me her first edition of Rainer Maria Rilke's Letters To A Young Poet.

My Own Brand Of Religion

I am a firm believer in the magic of books.