Friday we headed out to the bookstore to chill out and I came across some stuff to share.
- If you want to use your books to decorate a room, check out the February issue of Real Simple magazine. There’s an article on making photo frames from old books, using books as shelving and even tips on starting your own lending library at work. I don’t know that I’d trust any of my co-workers with my books but thought that was kind of neat. Granted I think lots and lots of books on shelves decorate a room just fine but I did like the idea of using book covers in photo frames.
- I also found the January/February edition of Pages Magazine. I am curious, are they still publishing? I haven’t received this edition even though we are almost in February and the emails I’ve sent to them have gone unanswered. One look at their web site and the current issue listed is last year’s. Then I found out that they filed Chapter 11. Any one have any idea what’s going on?
- In Pages I found an ad for Literatease. Cute t-shirts with literary quotes.
I didn’t buy any books but I was tempted to “save” a child. While I was browsing I heard a little boy ask his mom if she would buy him a book. She wasn’t paying much attention to him and he started begging her. She told him she’d take him to the library to get the book and he asked if he could buy it there. She explained that the library was for borrowing and the little boy continued to ask for the book. Finally he told her that if she bought him the book she wouldn’t have to buy him another book for five months! I swear that was so cute and sad. I had to walk away quickly before I stepped in and intervened.
We also went to see Pan’s Labyrinth. Wow. I loved this movie although I wasn’t expecting some of the violence. Another thing that was interesting for me was that I typically read along with Spanish subtitles, I guess I’m curious about the translation, but with this movie I stopped doing that after about 15-20 minutes. I know a movie translation can’t be word for word, as there’s not enough time for the audience to read along, but I think that because this movie deals with a fairy tale the beauty of telling such a story is a bit lost in translation. Anyway, a great movie and one I’ll be adding to the DVD collection.
WHAT? Pages filed a Chapter 11? My heart is breaking here! They are my all time fav book magazine. I never got a January/February issue. I just sent them a darn check for TWO YEARS subscription! AHHHHHHH. I hope they are still in business.
Poor little boy. I have never gone into a bookstore without buying my kids a book. Whether they are with me or not!
Have a good week,
Kay
I have gone into a bookstore without buying my kids a book; mostly becasue what they really want to buy — Dora books, or Disney books — I refuse to spend my money on.
However, my 3-year-old asks if we can “buy” the books at the library. She means “go to the checkout counter and hand them a piece of plastic”. It’s all the same to her: we get to take the books home!
Those t-shirts are so cool!
And I know what you mean about little kids in book stores. My poor nephews only get books from me as gifts. I think it might be time to throw in a racecar or something. But I’m hoping that they will get my love for reading. The 6-year-old nephew was reading when he was 4! So I think I’m brain-washing him just right.
Oh, that poor boy! It’s wonderful that he wants a book — he should be indulged!
I am getting really mad at the movies here. Every movie that I have wanted to see lately has not came to my town! This is another one of those movies that I will have to wait for the DVD for. It’s not fair. I don’t want to see that many movies at theatres, it would be nice if they came here. 🙁
I did see “Catch and Release” with some friends on Friday. That wasn’t that bad, I was surprised. Not my kind of movie generally.
I really like those tees! Cute story. I am glad to hear you liked Pan’s Labyrinth…and I am extra sorry we didn’t make it up there to see it with you! Anyway — it is added to our list and hopefully we can catch it soon….
I hope that the child saves up his b-day money and buys a book in the future.
Kids need to be indulged sometimes. One day, I bought a family pack of Popeye’s chicken. I told the clerk not to give me any biscuits, but she did anyway. I saw a mom with 5 kiddies and asked the mom if I could give her the biscuits. The kids said, “YES!” before the mom had a chance to say anything. They eating them before I left the store.
When I watch dubbed Spanish movies, I read the subtitles. I giggle because sometimes they don’t translate the curse words; the rest of the audience stares at me, wondering what I am laughing about.
I have heard the Pan’s Labryrinth is good – I didn’t even realize that it was out yet. Thanks for the heads up!
Sounds like you had a nice time at the bookstore. I feel sorry for the little boy. Love the literatease!
Kay – I know, I hope they get sorted and continue publishing. I like them a lot.
Melissa – That’s too cute about your three year old.
Nik – I want one of those too.
Dorothy – My thoughts exactly 🙂
Kailana – Good to hear about Catch & Release. I wasn’t too sure if it would be “too” cute you know.
Christine – You guys have to go see it. And, yes let’s try to make it to another movie soon.
Isabel – Ah, yes, I giggle at the translation of curse words too 🙂
Stephanie – Here in Dallas it’s only been out for 2 weeks. Maybe now that it’s gotten Oscar nominations it will start showing up at more theaters.
Stefanie – I knew my fellow bookworms would feel bad for the little boy 🙂
Great links! Too bad that shirt site doesn’t have more of a selection.
Heather sent me the link for Literatease because my favvvvorite Estella quote (the one on the header of my blog) is on a tee. Who’d have thought! Must have one. 🙂
Yikes, after your post I ran to check out the date on my last Pages. It is Nov./Dec. so I guess I am with you on not getting the Jan/Feb issue….if there is one…:(
Michael bought me a subscription to Pages for Christmas, but I haven’t gotten a copy yet. I bought the Jan/Feb issue and the bookstore, because I was tired of waiting. Now I know why.
SciFiChick – I haven’t look at the site very closely yet. Do you mean quotes or styles of shirts?
Andi – I didn’t realize that! I’ll check it 🙂
Sheri- There is a Jan/Feb issue out. I’m thinking they just didn’t mail it to the subscribers.
Adrienne – That would really suck if you just got that and they don’t come through. I think I need to call them and investigate!
After reading your post I stopped by the bookstore and looked at that issue of Real Simple. I liked the idea of using books as shelves. The way they did it didn’t damage the books at all. Some really interesting ideas.
Glad you enjoyed Pan’s Labyrinth, it was such an amazing movie.
Saw Catch and Release this weekend. Wasn’t impressed. It was okay…Kevin Smith was funny…but it was kind of a meandering, pointless movie.
I bought the Jan/Feb issue of PAGES (the one with Martin Amis on the cover) at the bookstore, because I don’t have a subscription, although it was one I was thinking of getting. How sad that they may be no more!
Carl V. – I know, I thought they did a great job with the decoration. I especially liked the shelves too.
Lesley – I hope they won’t give up on the magazine. I really did like that one a lot. I like Bookmarks too but I thought Pages offered a bit more in-depth interviews & articles.