The prequel to Practical Magic, The Rules of Magic, was released last week. It is delightful, and I like it better than the original novel. But that's no surprise, because the prequel is all about the Aunts, who are the best characters of the book or movie versions of Practical Magic.
Oh, at first it was confusing. Just the idea of computers was like — whoa! I'm eleven hundred years old! I had trouble adjusting to the idea of Lutherans.
Anya ,'Get It Done'
Literary Buffistas 3: Don't Parse the Blurb, Dear.
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."
Atropa - Oct 18, 2017 6:06:23 pm PDT #24822 of 28212
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
DavidS - Oct 18, 2017 7:18:51 pm PDT #24823 of 28212
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
But that's no surprise, because the prequel is all about the Aunts, who are the best characters of the book or movie versions of Practical Magic.
Now that you say that, I wouldn't mind seeing a prequel to Pushing Daisies about the Aunts.
aurelia - Oct 19, 2017 10:29:20 am PDT #24824 of 28212
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
That would make a great YouTube series.
hippocampus - Oct 20, 2017 1:49:34 pm PDT #24825 of 28212
not your mom's socks.
Aunts, I think, are kind of the best. Thank you for the rec, Jilli!
Atropa - Oct 20, 2017 9:21:06 pm PDT #24826 of 28212
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
HIPPOCAMPUS YOU COME BACK HERE TO SEATTLE RIGHT NOW. Now? Please?
hippocampus - Oct 21, 2017 5:09:43 am PDT #24827 of 28212
not your mom's socks.
:: appears as summoned ::
I miss you guys so much.
sj - Oct 21, 2017 1:03:07 pm PDT #24828 of 28212
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
We went to the Merrimack Valley Halloween book festival today with vw. It was wonderful. vw and I went to a couple panels and I bought a ton of books and found even more authors to look into. Then we went to lunch, vw and family went home, and I waited around for Joe Hill to sign my books. His panel was booked up, but some people didn't show up, so they let me in. I don't know how these things work hippocampus, but I would love it if you were there next year.
hippocampus - Oct 22, 2017 2:43:22 am PDT #24829 of 28212
not your mom's socks.
Ah SJ that would be so much fun! If invited, I almost always say yes unless I have a prior.
sj - Oct 22, 2017 4:59:35 am PDT #24830 of 28212
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
It was lots of fun. I wish there were more opportunities around here to go to things like that. I didn't see any New England events on your events page. Are you coming this way anytime soon?
Kate P. - Oct 25, 2017 5:25:10 am PDT #24831 of 28212
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love
I just finished The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee, and had to recommend it to the Buffistas immediately. It's 18th-century historical fiction, queer romance, and YA fantasy-tinged adventure all rolled up into one extremely satisfying story. I loved it and I feel certain that many of you would love it too!