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
I’ve been known to make bold statements. Tom Hardy is the greatest actor of this generation. Outlander is the best show in the history of television. Riggins should be on the cover of Dog Fancy. As you can see, my assertions are always on target, so let me add this one to the list: Judy Blume … More “In the Unlikely Event” Proves It: Judy Blume Can Do No Wrong
I haven’t slept in days and it’s all Meg Cabot’s fault. Her latest novel, Royal Wedding, is just too good. How could I let something as trivial as sleep get in the way of finishing it? Royal Wedding—the 11th Princess Diaries novel and the first for adults—reunites us with Mia Thermopolis, who many of us … More Meg Cabot’s “Royal Wedding”: RSVP for a Royally Delicious Read
As I watched the Tony Awards earlier this month, I kept thinking one thing: If only Noel Airman had won a Tony for Princess Jones! I know, I know. That’s crazy talk. Princess Jones was a flop—and Noel Airman and his musical are both fictional, only existing on the pages of Herman Wouk’s Marjorie Morningstar. … More Literary Hunk of June: Noel Airman
Civil War history, an engrossing contemporary story, dogs (!!!) and an adorable kid, all at the hands of the delightful Sarah McCoy. How could anyone not flat out love The Mapmaker’s Children? The Mapmaker’s Children ties together two equally compelling narratives to make one beautiful novel. In the mid-19th century, Sarah Brown, daughter of abolitionist … More The Mapmaker’s Children by Sarah McCoy: You’ll Love It (And So Will Your Dog)
To me, the very best historical fiction succeeds in doing three things: It makes me learn, it makes me think, and it makes me feel. The House of Hawthorne, the newest release by Erika Robuck, not only hits these points, it gets the most golden gold star all over. The House of Hawthorne follows the … More The House of Hawthorne—and Why I Adore Erika Robuck
Book Perfume 