yes hi hello! Despite finishing Harry Potter on Saturday, my internet absence went on a little longer than I intended when I forgot to pack my powerbook’s power cord in Michigan. But ahoy – it arrived in the mail today thanks to a timely mailing by my dad. I don’t want to post any spoilers… Continue reading HP7 & The Eyre Affair
Category: bookish things
Harry Potter Weekend
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) J. K. Rowling I’m headed toward home for Harry Potter weekend! Just wanted to update quickly and pledge that this Vox will stay spoiler free. I may post pictures and talk about the event itself, but will not ruin any fun for anyone else. Have a great… Continue reading Harry Potter Weekend
Vox Hunt: It’s Been With Me Forever
Show us something you’ve had for a really long time. Submitted by dee. If I were at home, I would have a lot more very old things to pick from. But after looking around my apartment, it seems clear that, besides my body, this copy of Where the Wild Things Are is the thing I’ve… Continue reading Vox Hunt: It’s Been With Me Forever
Kurt is up in heaven now.
Well, I’ve composed myself a little more since 8 am this morning. I’ve been reading a lot of wonderful things about Vonnegut online, and I’m going to compile them here in a humble little attempt at a tribute to one of my greatest heros. First, a wonderfully appropriate quote from an interview: VONNEGUT: Well, there… Continue reading Kurt is up in heaven now.
Goodbye Blue Monday
Kurt Vonnegut has passed away. I don’t have words to express how sad I am. So it goes. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Vonnegut NYT Article (This post was brought over from emilyw.vox.com.)
McSweeney’s
I’ve been very interested in McSweeney’s lately. (http://www.mcsweeneys.net/) Dave Eggers is the editor of McSweeney’s Quarterly, and his books are now published through McSweeney’s as well. I really want to get a subscription to both of their magazines – McSweeney’s and the Believer. McSweeney’s has awesome fiction, and was founded on the coolest idea…printing pieces… Continue reading McSweeney’s
Holiday Gift Guide: Part 2
I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence by Amy Sedaris A must have for anyone awesome. Amy Sedaris rocks, and this book is pure fantastic. The recipes are real (and the recipe for her famous cupcakes is included) and look delicious. The craft projects are fun, original, crazy, and easy to do. Her advice is… Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide: Part 2