Not me!

Ha. For some it's very much expected indeed.

From that angle? I wouldn't say textbook.

I'm short too. Though so is Mr. Owl so sometimes he's barefoot and I'm in my heeled boots and it's pretty hot. Most men have towered over me so I love the sensation.

Oh, fantastic! Thank you so much!

Really? Do you have other food history books you'd recommend? I would love to read more of that.

Is she taller than him when she's in heels or is that just the angle? I love that.

I really meant to get through those before the next season starts. His writing is so dense but I really like it.

The only three I know are The Virgin Suicides, Middlesex and The Marriage Plot. The movie of Virgin Suicides followed the book practically word for word but I do think the book has a little more texture. I read it before the movie came out and I liked it but I wasn't sure how strong a piece I felt it was. I definitely…

This is great! I run a book blog myself. I will plug you guys there. :)

Agreed!

Perfect sense. That's part of why I think it needs to be read more than once.

I have not. Nor have I read that Atwood though it's often recommended.

Pfft. I'm practically as old as they are. Nonetheless, forth my trusty walker and I will go.

I keep looking for it at the library but it's always out. I might just buy it from my neighborhood bookstore. Have you read this interview? http://www.guernicamag.com/interviews/red…

Burial Rites sounds incredible! Truly. I will look for it straight away. And more Mantel recommendations. No surprise there, I suppose. :)

What?? I love that.

That's the one I'd always intended to start with.

Aw. He seems like such a great guy. That makes me happy.

Oh, shit. I would faint, I think.