Mugs for Book Lovers

There are amazing mugs out there for book lovers. 'Cause there's nothing better than curling up with a good book and a hot beverage. Pets are optional, but always welcome. :P Source.

Harry Potter: The 7 Stages of Denial

We've all been there. LOL.

Digital Library at Bucharest Metro Station

Here's something nice for you guys to look at:

Nice, huh? I wonder if it's just excerpts or if the books are free. 

But it's still a great idea, regardless. Not to mention nice to look at. :)

They might be giants

Now that's just mean. 

I like the irony of the 'Horror' section being somewhat close to the 'Bibles' and 'Christian Fiction', though. :p

Dr. Seuss, more clinically

I'd read it, Ms. Rowling.

LMAO!!! OOh, there are some pretty steamy fanfics out there, Ms. Rowling. 

Dirty/Horny Harry has done it ALL... with pretty much everyone. :P

No timmy, not again!!

Mwahahaha. Haha.

Axe Bookshelf

Wouldn't my horror books look just FABULOUS on that??? *-*

Maybe I should have posted that on Halloween... ok, everybody, let's pretend today is Halloween and this a holiday-appropriate post, not in the least weird or homicidal, like me. :P

Most Honest Book Titles Ever!

A train that's made to look like a library.

That'd be lovely for those who spend hours inside a train/bus. :)

What I saw at the book fair!

What he said! It. Anyway...

Who Decided Brown Eyes/Hair Are Ugly?

After I saw this post by Renae: "Respiring Thoughts: Who Decided Brown Eyes Are Ugly?" I started getting very pissed off, right along with her.

She says:

"In portraying brown-eyed/brown-haired girls who are never okay with how they look, authors appear to tell readers that brown-eyed/brown-haired girls are not as beautiful as blond girls.

That’s not okay with me."

Well, it's not okay with me either!!!

Aren't most people on Earth now dark-haired and/or even dark-eyed? What's with the majority of characters in books being blond or red-haired? 

I mean, in real life the statistics don't lie: Blondes: As blond hair tends to turn brunette with age, natural blonde hair is rare and makes up approximately 2% of the world's population and Redheads: are only 1–2% of the human population.

Every time I open a book, the chances of reading about a light haired heroine are, well, too damn high.

I mean, all I see is:

And that bothers me. It does make me me feel ugly/self-conscious for having brown hair. Not just ugly, but unwanted. I mean, all those tall, dark heroes want is a pretty blonde/redhead? What about the rest of us? Funny about that is: most heroes are dark-haired. And even dark-eyed. Now if that's not a double standard, then I don't know what is.

And there is something that is even more confusing. Everytime I read about one of those pretty light-haired heroines, I immediately turn to the author's page. And do you know what I almost always see? A picture of a dark-haired writer there. Sure, I get it that authors should write about women different from themselves, but if they all write about the same kind of heroine... then where's the fun in that?

I admit it. I have trouble enjoying certain titles because I just can't symphatize with the poor pretty blond/reddish beauty queen sometimes. Sure, I try to focus on other things (like plot or the hero, for instance), but it still ruins quite a few stories for me. Every once in a while I just want to read about a simple brunette, ok? Is that too much to ask? 

I do have issues concerning blondness, that's for sure. LOL. I was not born one and never forgave my father for not giving me his hair and blue eyes, so I'm specially rebelious on this subject. :P I am more accepting now that I'm older, and started to learn to love the contrast of my dark hair and eyes on my paler skin, but it wasn't easy. In my country everybody seems to be coloring their hair blonde... even the African descendents (same goes for famous singers nowadays. Nicki Minaj and Beyonce get whiter and blonder everyday...). But I digress. (I do that a lot.).

What do you think? Does it bother you, too? 

John Waters' relationship advice

Oh, my. That is some deep sh*t you've said there, John Waters.

Great book. Don't judge it by its cover.

'How to screw in the dark'

So... don't judge a book by its cover. LOL.

The entrance of a bookstore (in Lyon)

What if I took one of those books on the side...? :P

Kids reacting to books in the future

I don't think we're very far from that (please disregard the high tech gadgets from the 80's, of course. LOL). 

Because who needs books when you have swag, right? YOLO... >.>



And that actually reminds me of a part of the movie High School High. Click and see if you agree. 

Great idea for sale

Don't you just love it? *evil laugh*

New bookish religion

Oh, the irony of this... do you guys remember all that ruckus some parents made over their children reading these books about evil, dark forces and the devil's magic? LOL. If reading Harry Potter is evil, then I am so going to hell.

And, yes, today I turn 21 years old, so I'm feeling pretty bold. :P
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Let me know what you think about the HP thing.

Who needs a bookshelf when you can do this?

I would rather still get a bookshelf, but... nice try, I guess. LOL. I don't think you'll be re-reading any of those from the middle and lower parts anytime soon, though. :3

Beauty and the Beast presenting an Academy Award

Beauty and the Beast presenting an Academy Award

The Original Video 

Yup, we've all read the books. :)