words that describe ________

beautiful lovely
anticipation taste touch
hunger sweetness smile

scent of N'awlins

unmistakeable
stench of drunkenness. it will
permeate nostrils

off I go

first stop: New Orleans
Cafe Du Monde, Bourbon Street,
a nerd convention

just a little stress

traveling three states
in one week. will she make it?
stay tuned to find out...

Book #26: Before I Go to Sleep

First, let me preface this by saying I think I'm going through reader's block. It's kinda like writer's block but not an officially coined term.
I just made it up.
But I'm having difficulty reading and am not sure if it's because the literature itself is lacking or some other blockage yet to be determined.
Enough about me though...

There's a promotional quote about this book: "like Memento on crystal meth".  This may come as a shock, but I've never done crystal meth. I have however seen Memento and was looking forward to the comparison of being on crystal meth because I'm a librarian and we research these kinds of things.
Sounds like fun.
I would probably say it's more like Memento with milk and honey though.
Poor woman has amnesia and wakes up every day not knowing what's going on.
Sucks, right?
So she starts to write it all down to help her remember, and the process of the writing makes the story a bit redundant. The whole book has this flatline quality to it with a predictable (for me at least) twist at the end that ties it all up in a nice, neat package.
Yeah, sorry, didn't care for it much, however I hear it's the "psychological thriller of the year!" about to be made into a movie.
There's a shocker.

kinda like camping, but not really

I drink Newcastle
while they sleep on trampoline
the house is quiet

and he's only 3

he left the playground
because he'd rather check out
the hip, cool jazz band

is he breathing?

he's so exhausted
that when he fell out of bed
he did not wake up

good taste

out of all the shows
available on Netflix
they choose Mr. Bean

trash talking

dearest pilates,
I'm back, bitch. bring on the planks.
soon, I will own you.

Book #25: After Ever After

Sweet story that plays up the ridiculousness of standardized testing in public schools and shows the bonds of friendship. However predictable, the characters, particularly Tad, are strong and powerful to carry this story along. Well worth the read.

Book #24: Eleventh Plague

Suzanne Collins (Hunger Games) gave this her seal of approval. I however, think it pales in comparison. Another dystopian YA novel with a bleak and depressing future in store for us. Can't say this book particularly stood out for me, and it would fall at the bottom of my recommendation list. There are a few moments of depth and originality, but not enough to make this book stand alone.

Book #23: I'll Be There

Truly touching. This book actually made me cry. I can't think of any other book that's ever made me cry (heart of stone and all...) and this sweet piece of literature managed to do just that. Not cry in a heartbreaking way with gobs of sadness, but cry because you are swept up in the joy and wonder of the moment. Go read.