I loved this series. So good with such depth of characterization.

I'm throwing out my rec for Emma Jane Holloway's The Baskerville Affair Trilogy. I've been lucky enough to get ARCs of these books and they are fucking fabulous (I'm currently reading A Study In Ashes). I'm just going to CAPS OUT all the reasons why they are wonderful:

I know, it's just he looks so young! And he's so sexy! I don't find any real world leaders sexy. I mean, JFK was handsome, but not SEXYSEXY. Although, I'm sure a lot of people will vehemently disagree with me.

That is awesome! Does he also sing the songs to you, like in the kitchen, or when you're trying to sleep?

I think he's got a portrait in an attic. Or he moisturizes with the blood of virgins. Or something.

IS HE GOING TO PUT YOU IN A CORNER AND THEN TAKE YOU OUT OF IT? ARE YOU GOING TO TAKE A FLYING LEAP INTO HIS ARMS? CAN WE HAVE PICTURES?

It's the shoes for me.

No Effie Trinket? Shit, y'all. If I had the money, I would be doing full on Trinket. She's made for costume parties.

That's true. I only forget Dexter's weekly slide people, not Laura Palmer!

Yeah, I uh, think we need to verify the Presidentiality of those balls. For science. And America.

I SING IN A BARBERSHOP QUARTET.

Also, he's like Hollywood royalty. Good genes, there.

I can't believe he's had no 'presence' in my head before 'Scandal'. I blame it on the fact that he's done a lot of directing work and has had memorable but one-off type roles in the past - like on Dexter. Sam from True Blood was also on Dexter (which I never remember). I think once you're wrapped in plastic, I forget…

How is Fitz 53? HOW ARE THOSE PRESIDENTIAL BALLS 53? I thought he was mid 40s, tops.

Yeah, I'd be good in the Capitol as a lounge singer. That's pretty much it.

Yes! I fear the Hunger Games/Zombie apocalypse because I WILL DIE FIRST. I really need to work out and get me some skills.

I love you and I like you.

JEZEBEL EMERGENCY:

No. I can't have sugar. But I'm sure they are tasty! I'm just thankful there are enough sugar-free pumpkin spice products and recipes on the market to satisfy my cravings.

It really is! Autumn is my favourite season. The best colours, the best flavours, cozy sweaters and cardigans and cords! *swoon*