Stephanie is a writer obsessed with her dog, pop culture, cupcakes and the smell of old books. She likes talking about these things with anyone who will listen.
October has been quite the month for Adriana Trigiani. Her new novel, All the Stars in the Heavens, has just been released, and her beautifully gorgeous adaptation of Big Stone Gap has finally reached the big screen. (Written and directed by her. It’s fantastic. You have to see it.) To keep the party going—and because … More Literary Hunk of October: Jack Mac
Some might say I’m a bit of a royal enthusiast. Like any sane person, I woke up at 3 a.m. on April 29, 2011, made my tray of tea and shortbread and watched the hours of pre-ceremony activity leading up to the wedding of the century. I have the Kate and William paper dolls (don’t … More The Royal We: Everything I Love in One Pretty Package
If you’ve ever read this blog, you’ll know that I’m a bit of a Little Women fanatic. I love the March sisters, and as a book nerd growing up in New England, Louisa May Alcott has always been one of my heroes. When I was in grad school, what started out as archival research on … More Little Woman in Blue: A Novel of May Alcott — And a Giveaway!
It’s hard to believe that we’ve already covered a full year’s worth of literary hunks. Thank God there’s a never-ending supply of gushable crushables, because I am really excited to kick off year two. We started this blog with Professor Bhaer, so it’s only fitting that we spend this September honoring Little Women’s other resident … More Literary Hunk of September: Teddy “Laurie” Laurence
There are few things in life that get me more excited than a fabulous debut novel. When I can’t put it down, almost miss my train stops, and can’t stop telling everyone I come in contact with that they have to read it, I know I’ve encountered a special new voice in fiction. Kristen Harnisch’s … More The Vintner’s Daughter: One to Savor—Plus a Giveaway!
It’s Book Perfume’s Blogiversary! Cupcakes for everyone! One year ago today, I launched Book Perfume with a post about one of my favorite literary hunks, Professor Friedrich Bhaer, and I wondered if anyone would even read it or if I would be like Brick Heck with his fontcast. In some respects, I can’t believe it’s … More Book Perfume’s 1st Blogiversary!
In going through our recent Literary Hunks of the Month, I made a discovery: a lot of our dreamboats this year have been, well, somewhat questionable characters. (Although I prefer to think of them as misunderstood and in need of hugs.) But what about those guys who are truly good, through and through? Don’t they … More Literary Hunk of August: Stephen Colly
A few weeks ago, an adorable four-year-old I know and love asked me a very weighted question: “Are you a grown-up or a kid?” While my vanity was flattered (that night cream is working?!), I had no idea how to answer him. I mean, of course I’m an adult—otherwise I’d so still be getting … More How to Be a Grown-Up: Emma and Nicola Have Done It Again!
I love ice cream. Cones, sundaes, soft serve, Fribbles—I can’t get enough. In the summers, it’s not out of the question for me to go night after night to my favorite local dairy, and I tell myself it’s because I have this face looking at me, begging for a special treat—and really, it would be … More The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street: Sinfully Delicious
We are smack dab in the middle of summer, and I don’t know about you, but I could totally go for an over-the-top, totally decadent West Egg party right about now. Okay. Not really. Those things can get crazy, and the crowd’s a bit much for me, and the thought of what to wear … More Literary Hunk of July: Jay Gatsby
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