I promise that not all of the questions have to do with Harry Potter. That said, I am so far not spoiled, and will kill anyone who tries to spoil me. I have also read the first three books in three days (this may be the first time I've said, "I'm going to reread the entire series before the new book comes out," and actually succeeded. Though ( Read more... )

I hate people who go see the film adaptation of a book and proceed to pick apart every single thing that was different. Maybe not HATE, as sometimes I join in, but if you aren't going to enjoy it, why bother? This is totally unrelated, but I don't want Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows to come out ( Read more... )

My mom's birthday is Friday. She told me she needs something new to read. She likes to read Dan Brown, and she's all caught up on Harry Potter. I'd buy her something I've read recently and enjoyed, but I own all the books I've read recently, and why should I buy another copy when I could just lend her mine?

Help? (She also liked My Sister's ( Read more... )

Today I met Anne Fadiman. I am so happy that I chose to walk past Harvard Book Store to go to the CVS that was technically out of my way to get home from work. (And then something funky was going on in Central Square, so the bus was delayed, but the wait wasn't as bad as it was made out to be and it was kind of funny to think of everyone who got ( Read more... )

I'm kind of obsessed with Goodreads.com but only have three friends. So, join and/or friend me? I want to know what you're reading!

Why has my heater suddenly decided to become so freaking loud? I've gone six months without it being this annoying. Suddenly it's below normal temperatures and it starts to act up.

Speaking of that, why is it so damn cold outside?

And why is it that everytime I think my cold is completely gone, I wake up with a sore throat?

Has everyone seen Barack Obama's announcement yet?


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How do you make yourself do homework?

High School Musical Wins Gay Subtext Emmy.

This made my day. From the presenters, to the runners-up, to the award itself.

I've seen this meme before, but saw it on sonjamillicent's journal recently and decided to fill it out myself.

1. Post a list of 10 books/movies/TV shows that you've had a fannish love of at some time in your life ( Read more... )