June 2012
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“As independent bookstores crash and burn in the United States and Britain, the...”
– The French Still Flock to Bookstores (via bookshelfporn)
Anonymous asked: As a reader with books as her obsession, I reccomend the book "The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie." There's a second one called "The Weed that String the Hangmans Bag", and if you really like it, theres "A Red Herring Without Mustard" and then "I am Half Sick of Shadows". They're a series about an eleven year old girl named Flavia in the 1950s...
Anonymous asked: Lol, I like how your "likes" are full of gay porn.
“Introverts, in contrast, may have strong social skills and enjoy parties and...”
– Susan Cain, Quiet (via inspiredbythisfeeling)
I have two modes of human interaction.
Completely totally non-confrontational to the point of being a push over.
Blunt as fuck.
It’s true, I have no middle ground. I mentioned this to somebody at work and her answer? “Yeah, I could tell.”
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INFP - Geniuses of the Heart: Rules to Dating an INFP:
“By Brit.”
(This is in no particular order) #1 You must understand that your INFP needs space sometimes. Back off and don’t pester them. If you’re an Extrovert like me, then you’ll get annoyed or confused by this need they have. But just remember, most likely your INFP will come back with a fresh mind and...
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So tonight's shift at work was really good!
[[MORE]]I got the position at a second restaurant the other day so I have my orientation soon. I’m going to work two jobs for a while because my current job (host at Cheddar’s) doesn’t quite pay as much as I’ll make at this new job (host at Chili’s), plus I’ll get better hours and less bitchy servers to work with. Since I already know half the staff.
Anyway, I...
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A Brief History on Deckle Edged/Rough Cut books.
nerdquirks:
Back in the days when books were made with handmade paper, deckled edges were regarded as an imperfection in the paper and bookmaking process, and all edges were cut cleanly.
Around the late 1800s, though, books with rough edges became popular. People appreciated the look and feel of deckled edges, and as a result, the pages of many books were left untrimmed.
Nowadays, our...
“Reading is everything. Reading makes me feel like I’ve accomplished something,...”
– Nora Ephron #RIP (via firstbook)
You know that moment when you’re reading a book and you just have to stop and bite your lip and squeal or sigh or close your eyes and wrinkle your nose and forehead and press the book against your heart and just like sit there and try to soak up the gorgeous literature
That’s my favorite part of reading.
“There are books full of great writing that don’t have very good stories. Read...”
– Stephen King (via 500daysofkissingmypillow) (via allfortheloveofbooks) (via literatureismyutopia) (via booksandghosts)
In the bookshop today....
Brain: don't buy any more books. You have too many at home to read!!!
Body: *grabs pile of books*
I'd like for someone to kiss me who wants me as...
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Thank you very much. Like I said, I need some cuddles right about now, and if I can help someone out with their need to cuddle then that’s even better. I think I’d give away 1/3 of my bookshelf to cuddle with you.
Excuse me, but unless you’re giving those books to me, you’re not allowed to just...
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kripkeskumquat replied to your post: aronamik replied to your post: aronamik replied to…
Tell me about it. So…about that cuddle?
I would totes cuddle with you. :D
…Yes Seth, I would cuddle with you too. Don’t feel left out. :P
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Tumblr has the strangest courting rituals.
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D’aww! I think somebody is a little jealous!!
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Forget that nope. I would gladly cuddle with you. :)
Awww! That’s so sweet! :D
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nope.
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heywareagle:
Someone like me deserves somebody to cuddle with.
“I feel like I’m just passing through life. But then there’s this voice in my...”
– Nick Miller Isn’t It Pretty To Think So? (via )
I want my first marriage to be my only marriage.
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Welcome!
writingspaces:
My name is Joseph, and some of you may already know me from other places. I’m a writer who decided to start this blog in order to create some kind of new community surrounding an activity that is often thought of as very lonely (and often is). I want to bring together a collection of writers from across the internet, highlighting where they work and why they do it.
But I need...
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narcissistmanifesto:
a message to all hot guys of tumblr
Pretty much this
