This is a good month to Attack the Stacks. Here in usually-dry Colorado, we can no longer boast that although it's cold, ..."it's a DRY cold...." .....cause it's NOT. Not this year. It's humid and the wind is raging. The next day it's back up to 60. People are sneezing and staggering as they try to regain their climatic equilibrium. Pull out the down jacket. Put it away. Oy. In the meantime, let's curl up and read while we dream about that NEXT project. The one on the art table, or outside (maybe not) or the manuscript waiting on the Mac. The stack that you see above is what I'm reading NOW....
Above^ This is what's simmering on my coffee table.
The stack above is one that you might trip over pretty much ANYWHERE in my house. I found a great site that's probably old news to you: GoodReads. It's an on-line community (yes, ANOTHER one) that allows you to post & rate books that you've read, are currently reading, intend to read, and your review if you so desire. You connect with friends and look at THEIR info. I've only posted some artbooks so far. Lazy. I need to get ON it.
Hey, while I have your attention (do I?), I have to mention that I have a brand-spanking-new banner finished and waiting to be Blasted Up There. Maybe around the end of the week. The fabulous Matt Wood once again makes my crazy ideas a reality. Stay tuned.
I have that book, Century Girl! Found it at the dollar store! It's so arty and fun. Cool to see that you have it too.
Posted by: Leslie | January 17, 2012 at 04:12 PM
Leslie...Century Girl was a gift from my good friend Erin in Morro Bay CA.....a librarian and wonderful artist. I love it. Thanks for dropping by!!!
Posted by: Lisa Hoffman | January 17, 2012 at 04:35 PM
Oh man, look at all that book LOVE. Jotting down the titles and skipping over to Amazon to take a peek! Thanks Leese...making a pot of tea and curling up to the sound of the....WIND...enough already. Thanks for the big, fat escape stack!!xo
Posted by: Fran Meneley | January 20, 2012 at 06:45 PM
As your personal librarian I whole-heartedly approve of all your stacks. I love that this is just the tip of the iceberg of books in your home!
Erin in Morro Bay
Posted by: Erin Perry | January 20, 2012 at 08:05 PM
Marie Claire Idees - have not found one in ages. Our two sources in Pasadena closed. And stacks of books, well, is there anything better? Received the Edward Gorey for Christmas, the most amazing mail art. xo P.S. I love your current banner. Can't imagine what will be even better.
Posted by: Marylinn Kelly | January 21, 2012 at 09:00 AM
CENTURY GIRL AT THE DOLLAR STORE?!?! I WISH!!
Posted by: sarah | January 22, 2012 at 09:33 AM
PS Hey Lise where do you get Marie Claire Idees? I always look for it at Al's and B&N but they never have...
Posted by: sarah | January 22, 2012 at 09:36 AM
Sarah....I get Marie Clare Ideés at Tattered Cover in Denver but I just saw it at Barnes and Nobel in Boulder...WAAAYYY closer!
Posted by: Lisa Hoffman | January 22, 2012 at 10:12 AM
New banner and stacks of books. Definitely something to celebrate!
Posted by: Seth | January 23, 2012 at 09:13 PM
Hang on a sec....how do those books float on the wall like that? And the new banner? Super fun You never told us about being a Planker ;)
Posted by: michelle ward | January 24, 2012 at 05:22 AM
Ha! Michelle, I was wondering if anyone would notice that!...it's one of those "L" shaped bookshelves that disappear when they're full. I love 'em. Got it at Barnes & Nobel. Keeps the nightstand clear. Super cheap...like 12 bucks! Happy Booking!
Posted by: Lisa Hoffman | January 24, 2012 at 08:41 AM
You are better than the Brooklyn Art Library....
Posted by: stephanie | January 26, 2012 at 08:57 PM