Since my ’24 Literary Character Costumes’ post from last year has been so popular, I decided to expand on it! This year, thirteen more literary costumes for your nerdy Halloween delight. What is your Halloween costume this year? I admit, I’m not going literary myself: I’m going Amy Pond… Phryne Fisher, Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries … More 13 MORE Literary Character Costumes
This time of year, I’m an utter nerd about baking, to the point that I have a favorite spice: cardamom. I always think it sounds so pretentious of me, albeit unintentionally. Not there’s anything wrong with cinnamon, nutmeg or even allspice. But given the chance, I almost always replace with cardamom. It’s such a wonderfully … More Orange Cardamom Chocolate Chip Cookies
Happy Halloween, lovely ghouls!! A quick and Pinteresting roundup today of some very clever Halloween crafts made from our favorite material: recycled book pages. It’s amazing what you can do with some scraps, string and tape so if you’re frantically trying to find some easy, last-minute decorations for tonight’s party, look no further than these … More Friday Faves: Roundup of Clever Halloween Book Page Crafts
Welcome to my epic roundup of literary character Halloween costumes! Everyone from Alice to Valjean to Tom Sawyer, these are some intriguing, original inspirations. What literary character do you plan to be this Halloween? (And please share if you tackle any of these costumes – I want to see pictures!) Alice, Alice in Wonderland (Karine … More 24 Literary Character Halloween Costume Ideas
Etsy is a haven for holiday goods and Halloween is no exception. From jewelry to costumes to elaborate masks, you’ll find whatever spooky thing you’re looking for on there. But what if you’re just looking for some quieter accessories to dress up for the season without going all out? Here are a few great Etsy … More Friday Faves: Halloween Accessories on Etsy
It’s almost All Hallows and you know what that means: snazzy Halloween parties! Even better, Halloween themed book club parties. This one revolves around the ever-classic Dracula, by Bram Stoker, and is an elegant, grown-up kind of Halloween night. Full of frights but never tacky! Keep the decorations to a minimum, opting for mixed metals … More The Ultimate Guide to an Unconventional Book Club: Dracula Halloween Party
It’s officially the spookiest time of the year and no author, living or otherwise, is spookier than Edgar Allan Poe. With an impressive collection of short stories and poems and a gruesome, disturbing life story, Poe is the quintessential horror writer. His classic works have inspired many artists in the 150 odd years since his … More Friday Faves: 5 Edgar Allan Poe Book Covers
Happy Labor Day and first day of September! Though it won’t officially be fall for another couple of weeks, for me, the first of September means I can finally justify fall cooking: namely, mixing pumpkin in to all of the baking. This is one of those seasonal recipes I look forward to making all year … More Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe (+ My Handwriting)
It may still be in the 90s here in Northern California but I am eagerly looking ahead to fall! As early in September as I can justify it, out come the fall decorations and into the oven goes something spiced and pumpkin. Nothing goes with a good book better than a cup of Earl Grey … More Pumpkin Spice Bread
