“God Bless Us, Every One!” – Literary Happy Hour

December 25, 2014 by Caitlin

It’s Christmas, which means we the good authors of Ladies On The Shelf are congregating in our native California, enjoying family and friends and festivities. Despite holiday distractions, I feel it would be a great shame not to share a final Literary Happy Hour of 2014 with you all. I’ll make it brief, joyful, and jolly, just as a holiday tiding should be. For inspiration, let’s visit Charles Dickens and his well-loved classic, A Christmas Carol (I bid you to […]

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Erin’s Christmas Wish List – Top 5 Books I need from 2014

December 15, 2014 by Erin

Anne of Green Gables, L.M. Montgomery Never mind that I already own three copies of Anne of Green Gables! It’s one of my favorite books ever, and this new edition with gorgeous cover art by Anna Bond of Rifle Paper Co. would make a worthy addition to my collection. The other three titles in the “Puffin in Bloom” children’s classics series are also lovely. The Oldest Living Things in the World, Rachel Sussman Stunning photography of various trees and lichen […]

Categories: Best Of • Tags: anne of green gables, christmas, gregory maguire, margaret atwood, mary poppins, rachel sussman, top 5

Jessi’s Christmas Wish List-Top Five Books I Need From 2014

December 9, 2014 by Jessi

The Storied Life of A.J. Fiery, Gabrielle Zevin A grump, a bookstore, and a toddler that opens his heart. Well, this story sounds adorable. This sap may need a tissue box or two. My hope is that the characters are just as quirky and charming as I imagine they should be. Heroes of Olympus, Book Five: The Blood of Olympus, Rick Riordan Okay, you caught me! I own this book. I have been faithfully reading Rick Riordan’s series forever. However, there’s been a bit procrastinating with […]

Categories: Best Of • Tags: 2014 books, bj novak, books, caitlin moran, gabrielle zevin, heroes of olympus, rick riordan, top 5, wish list

Caitlin’s Christmas Wish List – Top 5 Books I need from 2014

December 4, 2014 by Caitlin

Yes, Please – Amy Poehler It’s fair to say that I have a pretty big crush on this perky blonde woman. Amy Poehler is delightful, hilarious and inspiring, and I expect nothing less than embarrassingly loud belly laughs. The Secret History of Wonder Woman – Jill Lepore Wondy just doesn’t get enough limelight, in this girl’s humble opinion. Where’s her movie?? I’ll have to settle for this tome, which delves into the fascinating feminist-y story of how my favorite super […]

Categories: Best Of • Tags: Amy Poehler, book lists, gift guide, Saga, top 5, wish list, wonder woman

The Best Library Gifts for Your Favorite Book Lover

December 2, 2014 by Caitlin

Not sure what kind of books your boo likes to read? Stumped about what to get your favorite librarian? Never fear! We’ve got the most charming library-themed gifts for your Christmas giving, perfect for your favorite bibliophile (without the risk of choosing a bad book – as if a book could ever be a bad gift). Personal Library Kit. It’s like childhood “This Book Belongs to” stickers got together with the Dewey Decimal system and had an adorable nostalgia baby! For your books! Everything you need […]

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