“To wish was to hope, and to hope was to expect.” – Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility When done well, there’s nothing better than a smart spin on a Jane Austen classic, and Sonali Dev is a master at this craft. I gobbled up every morsel of Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors and Recipe for … More Incense and Sensibility by Sonali Dev: A Perfect Blend in Every Way
The first round polls have closed and the results are in! Our Terrific 27 battled hard. There were a couple of really close calls and a couple of blowouts (poor Bhaer), but in the end, 13 literary hunks reigned victorious and are moving on to round two in Book Perfume’s first ever March Hunkness. (Silly … More March Hunkness Round Two: The Thrilling Thirteen
My regularly scheduled episodes of Jeopardy! have been bumped to the middle of the night and every time I turn on the TV I hear the tell-tale sound of sneakers squeaking on a basketball court, which can only mean one thing: It’s March Madness! I’ve refrained from any kind of bracket-mania ever since I won … More March Hunkness Round One: The Terrific 27
I’m lucky. I have some really amazing friends, and I wouldn’t trade them for anything in the world. (Even cupcakes. And there are few things I love more than cupcakes.) They humor me while I talk about my dog to no end, share jokes that no one else would understand, and only sometimes bring up … More Literary Squad Goals: Galentine’s Day Edition
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
Earlier this month, I shared my ranking of Jane Austen’s heroes—a tough task, since they’re all pretty wonderful. If you really think about it, though, part of the appeal of the Darcys and the Wentworths of the world is that we can wipe our brows at the end of the day and think, “Thank God our … More Jane Austen’s Rascals: Ranked
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