I have a confession to make. Remember I mentioned I was waiting for a box from Amazon? Well what I haven’t told you is that originally I went on Amazon for a gift for my mom but it was late on Sunday when I was doing my shopping. My husband was telling me about the book he wanted, I was browsing and trying to remember some books I wanted and by the end of the evening I had bought the items in my cart but no present for my mom!
It wasn’t until the next day that I got my email confirmation and I realized her gift wasn’t a part of the order. My husband thinks this was just my little conspiracy so that I would have to go back and make another purchase and of course maybe throw in something else for myself. Well, he may be on to something there. haha…
I’m not worried about my mom’s present. I know what I want to get her and actually now that I had a couple of days to think I’ve come up with a better idea so overall a good thing.
What did I get? I read a review of The Leavenworth Case by Anna Katharine Green on NPR a couple of weeks ago and am so curious to read this book. Even though I’m a big fan of mysteries I hadn’t heard of Anna Katherine Green and she’s considered to be the mother of the detective novel. Did you know that?
The other reason why this blog post is titled “Oops” is because I have forgotten to direct you over to Estella’s Revenge E-Zine. Andi, Heather and Melissa have brought back the wonderful zine filled with reviews, author interviews and other bookish columns. I know I’ve missed reading this and I’m excited it’s back. If you haven’t checked it out, go visit.
I’m off to check it out!
I haven’t heard of Anna Katherine Green either! I’m curious to heard what you think.
My husband also feels that I participate in conspiracies frequently when it comes to bookshops and online purchases…! 🙂
Off to the e-zine!
Thanks for the reminder about Estella’s Revenge. I checked it out yesterday and really loved all of the articles. I can’t wait for the next issue. And while it might have been a “conspiracy” to forget your mom’s gift, it sounds like it worked out for the best!
Ha ha, I pull that trick on Amazon all the time. And I really don’t think it’s fair to be ordering a present for someone and not adding a little something for yourself!
That’s funny how you “forgot” to order your Mom’s present 😉 I have never heard of Anna Katherine Green. I hope the book turns out to be really good!
Sandy – Enjoy the zine. Really good stuff!
jenn – The description of the book sounds great so I have high hopes.
Natalie – hee,hee.. Well, maybe they are on to us but we won’t tell 🙂
Kathleen – I’ve only gotten a chance to take a quick peek but I’m planning to catch up on it over the weekend. I just got part of her bday gift and I’m excited. I think she’ll like it.
Joanna – I totally agree. Which of course it’s terrible when it comes to Christmas shopping and I’m doing mine at the last minute because I’ve bought my presents first! haha
Stefanie – I just won’t tell her so I don’t get a guilt trip 😉
I’m heading over to check out the zine. Amazon can be dangerous like that. Yet, don’t you love to see your Amazon box arrive at your front door. Love that feeling.
I havent heard of Anna Katharine, but I do enjoy a good mystery.
Good luck with your e-zine!
ahhhh…amazon…I could shop every day for books there 🙂
Oh, I also bought the Anna Katherine Green book–when I was still book-buying. Haven’t read it yet of course.
Nice little confession. I think we’ve all done this; I know I have.