Happy Monday, Bookworms!
I trust you all had excellent weekends. I know I did. ADVENTURE was in the air. I drove up to the Chicago Suburbs to attend a little BEA buddies reunion with three of my favorite ladies- Julie, Marisa, and Stacey. Since I live in the middle of Illinois (more or less) this shindig necessitated a bit of a road trip, which necessitated an audio book, which is easily the biggest perk of the solo road trip. Don’t worry, I’ll fill you in on the audio book when I finish it. But let’s talk about the main event, shall we?
Photo Credit: Hubs of Julie AKA Shortman, AKA “Mr. Internet Anonymous”. Thank you so very much for being an excellent sport as we invaded your home.
FIRST: Julie’s house is impossibly bookish. She’s got a room dedicated to non fiction that makes me want to sip scotch and binge read F. Scott Fitzgerald. But she’s also got AN ACTUAL FREAKING LIBRARY. And her guest room is dedicated to Alice in Wonderland which is the epitome of whimsy. Of course, should I ever stay the night, I’ve already called dibs on sleeping in the bathtub in the Harry Potter bathroom. THAT IS A THING AND IT IS GLORIOUS! (If you click on those links you can creep on pics of Julie’s house via her blog posts. You won’t be sorry.)
SECOND: Julie makes delicious cocktails that do not taste alcoholic. It was fine because, you know, it was mid afternoon and I am a responsible adult, but I could have drained that punch bowl. Which ALSO would have been fine, probably, seeing as I already plan to sleep in the bathroom should I stay the night. Next time, perhaps.
THIRD: Stacey recently took a trip to Iceland. ICELAND! And she came back raving about how great skyr is, which caused me to demand that she read Burial Rites
FOURTH: During BEA, Marisa had been talking about wanting to get back into teaching, and SHE DID! She’s now changing lives and molding minds. I’m exhausted just thinking about it. She’s a good egg, that one.
FIFTH: There is a limit to how often one should mention Lin-Manuel Miranda in casual conversation, and I exceeded it. Also, I shouldn’t rap. Ever.
SIXTH: Apparently I’ve been remiss in not yet having tackled Amor Towles’s A Gentleman in Moscow
SEVENTH: I almost cried laughing when we discussed David Bowie’s costume in Labyrinth
As you can tell from the highlight reel, I had a blast hanging out with these ladies. I mean, I have people in my day to day life with whom I can discuss books and things, but there’s something magical about hanging out with book bloggers. There’s just this warm fuzzy feeling of knowing THESE ARE MY PEOPLE. Sigh. What a wonderful day. Huge thanks to Julie for hosting. Let’s do it again soon!
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Lisa G
I exceed the Lin-limit nearly daily. Pleased to know I’m in good company.
jmillwanders
Yay! So glad you were all able to get together. Sounds like a wonderful time. <3
Unruly Reader
The rapping was seriously impressive. Such a fun time!
Monika @ Lovely Bookshelf
This is wonderful! So glad you all got to hang out!
Kristen M.
Aww, I really want to get together with bloggy friends again soon!
Jenny @ Reading the End
Aw it sounds wonderful! Book bloggers are the BEST, I have had occasion to rate just about every single one that I’ve ever met five stars. We will meet someday Katie! My eyes are hearts just thinking about it! <3
ThatAshGirl
I’m having serious library envy although at this point, my living room is practically a library that just happens to have a TV in it as well.
Rory
I’m so jealous! That is a great group you have located in Illinois!
Julie Merilatt
You must join us. You would fit in seamlessly!
Unruly Reader
I’m partway through “Burial Rites,” and every time skyr is mentioned: super excited!
wordsfor
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS! I’m so happy! Also, I checked my local Target for skyr. We don’t have it. Sad face.