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There's more to life than watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer! No. Really, there is! Honestly! Here's a place for Buffistas to come and discuss what it is they're reading, their favorite authors and poets. "Geez. Crack a book sometime."

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Strix - May 16, 2010 9:25:00 am PDT #11468 of 28371
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger

Guy Gavriel Kay has a new book out. I read it, it was ok. But I really haven't liked anything he's done since "Lions of Al-Rassan." Or, wait, did the Sarantium books come out after that? I liked those, too.

I though "Ysabel" was eminently forgettable.

Steph L. - May 16, 2010 9:30:13 am PDT #11469 of 28371
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

Anne Lamott's new novel -- Imperfect Birds -- is...I don't know. I keep whipsawing between hating all the characters and identifying with them entirely. (I realize it's possible to do both simultaneously, but I'm not.)

And the thing is, I liked these characters in the previous books. I don't know if it's me, if I'm just no longer in a place in my life where I click with them, or if it's this particular book, and they're written this way.

Grumble.

Typo Boy - May 16, 2010 9:34:59 am PDT #11470 of 28371
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.

Any thoughts for good short story or column for Father's day. So far I have a Sholom Alecheim short story , and two Dave Barry columns. Quite a difference in quality there: I'm looking for funny stuff for a Father's day theatrical reading, but a bit better than Barry's. (Heck I'd consider fanfic if it is high quality, not too sex focused, and you don't need to know the fandom.)Any recs appreciated.

Strix - May 16, 2010 9:37:12 am PDT #11471 of 28371
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger

It's old school, but what about Bill Cosby? He wrote a book called "Fatherhood" that I remember giving to my dad one year. It's pretty funny.

Typo Boy - May 16, 2010 9:39:42 am PDT #11472 of 28371
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.

Not older school that Sholom Aleichem. Old school is great. Thanks

DavidS - May 16, 2010 11:14:27 am PDT #11473 of 28371
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

My appreciation of Margaret Rey (Curious George) is up at Hilobrow.

Atropa - May 16, 2010 4:13:15 pm PDT #11474 of 28371
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

Eeee! The magical shipping elves at Amazon reminded me that the 7th Vampire Kisses book is coming out on Tuesday! I love when I pre-order things and then forget. Happy new vampire book, soon to be mine!

Steph L. - May 16, 2010 6:43:39 pm PDT #11475 of 28371
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

the 7th Vampire Kisses book is coming out on Tuesday!

Yay fun! Those are so cute, and I love that the author is from Cincy! (I still think Raven is ultimately going to end up with Trevor.)

Atropa - May 16, 2010 7:00:13 pm PDT #11476 of 28371
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

(I still think Raven is ultimately going to end up with Trevor.)

BITE YOUR TONGUE. I am in complete denial about that possibility.

Steph L. - May 16, 2010 7:03:09 pm PDT #11477 of 28371
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

Hee! But the storyline keeps dropping hints! Dropping ANVILS!

I like Alexander, don't get me wrong. And I love his mother. But I don't think they are Meant To Be.

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