Lots of good stuff has been arriving at Casa Bookgirl over the past couple of weeks so let me tell you all about it.
First up, is the wonderful prize package I got from Dolce Bellezza for participating and completing the Japanese Reading challenge. I got a pretty journal, some lovely notecards and even a froggie origami kit. Look at all of this, and didn’t my little froggie turn out cute? He’ll have to keep me company in the studio.
My friend Isabel is always sending me the coolest packages with postcards, articles of interest and all sorts of things. This time she sent me a vintage book by H.G. Wells, which my husband took over because it’s in German. She also sent me a chapbook of poetry, Como Un Paraguayou Ebrio Y Celoso de su Hermana by Washington Cucurto.
One of the poems, Los Libros del Centro Editor, is about a writer who loves his books by the Centro Editor publishing house above all and asks to be buried with them. It made me curious if there was a Centro Editor. I’ve jumped around from site to site on the net and have found some interesting articles on the writer but not on that publishing house. I did find out about Proyecto Vox, which put together this book, and they have an interesting web site on contemporary latin american art and literature.
I’ve also done a bit of mooching recently and have received A Wedding in December by Anita Shreve, Women of the Silk by Gail Tsukiyama and Fraud by Anita Brookner. I’m excited to read something else by Gail Tsukiyama and you know I love Anita Brookner so these were great mooches.
Finally, Postcard Journals. Okay these didn’t arrive at Casa Bookgirl but they’ve arrived in my shop. I had a fun time making these and definitely plan to use my collection of postcards to come up with more of these.
Okay, I really like your postcard journals! I am going to have to get myself one of those in the not so distant future… (Meaning when I have money to spend on things that I don’t really need!)
I love the postcard journals, too. Keep making them because I’m probably going to order some soon also. As soon as I can justify it to my hubs. 🙂
I subscribed to your Etsy shop and have been seeing your latest additions coming in. It’s been hard not to hurry on over and buy them up! I’m trying to be good right now though–just for a little while anyway. 🙂
Oh, I love your postcard journals! They’re so pretty! And seeing those Nancy Drew covers brings back all the fond memories of my primary school days!
Thanks so much for sharing them with us, Iliana! 🙂
I have such great memories of Nancy Drew…I read them all! The Anita Shreve is an exciting find. She always manages to rip you out of your seat!
What a lucky bookgirl you are! Lots of wonderful things you talked about.
Oh, and I love those new postcards journals!
Iliana….Smiles to you for giving me a great memory seeing Nancy Drew again. I don’t think I missed one of them. In fact probably read several twice. Thanks. Have a great week.
Great arrivals! I will be interested to hear what you think of the Anita Shreve book – I haven’t read that one but I have enjoyed most of her others. I have her latest one, Testimony, waiting to be read at the moment.
yay for getting goodies in the mail 😀
I love your postcard journals.
Kailana – Thank you and I know exactly what you mean about the extra funds 🙂
nik – Don’t worry I’ve got a big stash of postcards to use up and by the time I get more done maybe you’ll have convinced your hubs! haha…
Anon – Thank you. And, no problem. I’ve got more postcards to use!
Melody – I was a big fan of Nancy Drew too. Now if only I could find some postcards using Trixie Belden covers then I’d be jumping up & down 🙂
Sandy – I don’t think I got to read all the Nancy books but I did read my fair share. I’m looking forward to the Anita Shreve book. It’s been a long time since I’ve read anything by her.
christine – I am a bit spoiled aren’t I? 🙂
Wisteria – Nancy was just too cool wasn’t she. I still have some of my books and maybe I should re-read them and see what I think as an adult!
Karen – I’ll keep you posted on the Shreve book. Unfortunately I read one of her books and didn’t quite like it but her novels sound interesting to me so I’m going to give her another try. Maybe I just wasn’t in the right mood the first time around!
Nymeth – I agree.. I’m actually waiting on another mooch and a little Amazon box so yay 🙂
These are adorable! I’ve favorite-ed them on Etsy and will be sure to tell my readers about them.
This is not my shop…but saw it and thought of you.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5203166
Isabel is such a generous and kind soul! 🙂 And I love your postcard journals, they are very chic and cute.
Those packages sound awesome! 🙂 Love the postcard journals-what a brilliant idea.
I’m going to sound like a parrot: those journals are so cute! I love those!
Mindy Withrow – Aw, thank you! 🙂
Kristy – I’ve seen her shop – it’s so cool. I know another seller who makes those cassette tape books and think they are pretty nifty. I should have kept mine 🙂
Matt – She’s great isn’t she? We met through a book group about 10 years ago? Wow, maybe more now that I think about it.
Eva – I love those kind of mail days. I wonder if I can stop getting bills and such 🙂
priscilla – Aw, thanks a bunch! I’ve been using one for my bookstore notes. Make sure it holds up and all that 🙂
Sounds like you’ve been keeping your local postal workers busy! Go you! Love the journals.
I’m envious. I have nothing coming for me in the mail anytime soon (except one mooch…). Enjoy your goodies.
Very cute froggie! Looks like you had all kinds of neat stuff coming your way 🙂
What wonderful goodies! And your postcard journals are great fun!
I got you the German book so you could participate in one of your foreign reading challenges. I am pleased that Michael likes it. Tell us whether he agrees with Well’s views, since the view of history can vary depending from which country you come from.
I love your new journals. I read Nancy during my summer of childhood!
I love your prizes for the Japanese Reading Challenge. I am hoping to participate, if Dolce B holds it later in the year.
Bookfool, aka Nancy – Gotta give them something to do right? 🙂
Danielle – I’m waiting on a little amazon box too! First one in a long time it feels like.
Ladytink – He didn’t come out quite right but I’ve got lots more paper to practice 🙂
Stefanie – Thank you! 🙂
Isabel – I don’t think my German is up to that speed girl! I’ll keep you posted. I hope Dolce B. runs the challenge again. I’m thinking of maybe an all Murakami experience 🙂
I LOVED Nancy Drew when I was younger. I’ve been meaning to reread these for awhile now but just haven’t gotten around to it yet. These bring back great memories!
I love your little frog! I’ve tried origami several times (even the kid versions) and I can never get the folds right. I am really impaired when it comes to following origami directions!
I love frogs and your postcard journals. Awesome!
ooo froggie oragami! I love froggies! Have fun!