Okay so normally I don’t talk about television but I was over at Dark Orpheus’ blog and I saw that she posted about the new book Who’s Your TV Alter Ego? by Noah Lusky. I got an ARC of this book so I had to share what my quiz said. I went to the web site and checked out the Scooby Doo Quiz. I’m Velma: curious, analytical and maybe a little smug. Zoinks!

The book has 52 personality tests that include shows from long ago to today’s favorites. And, who doesn’t like to take a personality test right? Heh.

Speaking of television, I just found out about Book Videos TV where you can get the scoop on the story behind the story! There are a couple of videos that I’ll have to watch when I get more time but I did check out Philippa Gregory’s video. She talked a bit about the research involved for her novels and what it’s like to find someone reading one of her novels when she travels. Very neat. Of course this reminds me that I want to read another of her books.

Well enough about television for now because books are calling my name.

I didn’t even tell you about one of the best things about the weekend. I got together with Christine on Friday and we were supposed to go to the Xocolatl Room for an evening of chocolate sampling and poetry. They host an open mic after 10 p.m. Seriously what could be better than that right? Unfortunately there was an event going on so there was nowhere to sit and we had to find another spot to hang out at. At least in Dallas there are lots of good places to eat so we found another good place for dessert.

So our big plans didn’t quite work out but I was one lucky girl anyway because Christine gave me a Poet-Tree, poetry on a t-shirt. Totally cute. Thanks Chica, and maybe when we finally go to the Xocolatl Room I can wear my Poet-Tree tee and fit right in. Heh.

In other Dallas related news, I just heard that the Dallas Public Library is hosting the Second International Book Fair in early July. I scanned the list of authors and don’t recognize any names but if I’m free I may just have to venture out there. What I am planning to go check out one of these days though is the Guild of Bookworkers’ 100th Anniversary Exhibition. I just know I’ll have to be pulled away from the exhibit. Oh to learn how to make some of those fabulous book structures. I cannot wait to see it.

So anyway if you are in the Dallas area there are several bookish things going on this summer. Yay.