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
Is anyone tired of April showers yet? Well, I know one guy who is all about that rain because it allows him to swoop in, looking all dashing and heroic, saving young maidens and their twisted ankles when they stumble down mud-soaked hills. Is he a bit of a devil? Absolutely, but I’ve always had … More Literary Hunk of April: Willoughby of Allenham
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day, my Irish and honorary Irish friends! On a day when everyone is demanding to be kissed on account of their heritage, I can’t help but think of my favorite Irish-American lass, Katie Scarlett O’Hara, and the charming rascal who told her that she should be kissed and often, and by someone … More Literary Hunk of March: Rhett Butler
If you’ve ever read this blog, you’ll know that I have no shortage of literary crushes. Why else would we have a Literary Hunk of the Month? Still, the decision of who to crown reigning Hunk of February started to feel somehow more important, what with the hearts and flowers and reminders from Hallmark about … More Literary Hunk of February: Edward Fairfax Rochester
It’s freezing outside, people. When it’s like this, all I want to do is make some tea, curl up with my dog and my electric blanket, and escape into one of my favorite books. This makes a huge difference from the fall when I want to curl up with my dog, a regular blanket and … More Literary Hunk of January: Captain Frederick Wentworth
The holidays are finally here! That means Christmas parties, family gatherings, turkey curry buffets… Er…okay. Maybe most of us have only experienced that last one through Bridget Jones’s Diary. And sure, Bridget describes Una Alconbury’s annual gathering as a pretty painful experience, but anyone who has followed the adventures of Helen Fielding’s groundbreaking heroine will … More Literary Hunk of December: Mark Darcy
If you want nothing more than to be called “Sassenach” or “Mo nighean donn”… If the words Mac Dubh and Dunbonnet mean anything to you… If you refuse to play blackjack on principle… If you look at the autumn leaves and wonder which ones most resemble Jamie Fraser’s hair… You may be afflicted with Jamie … More Literary Hunk of November: Jamie Fraser
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