Shirts for Book Nerds

I think book nerds rock! But of course I do because I unabashedly proclaim myself to be one. I'm on the fence about whether I should delve into my obsessive love of books so as to better explain myself... But I believe I shall spare you today and save it for another time.

Suffice it to say in addition to books I'm a sucker for anything to do with them: Bookmarks, tote bags, jewelry that in some way represents books or reading, action figures (oh, yes, they're out there and I do own one) finger puppets, magnets, mugs... you get the idea, I hope. I love it and want it all. I just can't help myself. A stack of books is a thing of beauty. Ah, but see, I am already starting to sound like a nut. My apologies.

Moving on! I just found out about this place: Out Of Print Clothing and thought I'd share, which is exactly why I'm posting it on a blog no one reads! Eh, maybe one day some one will.

I don't know how long they've been around but they don't seem to have too many options just yet. I'm hoping for some Jane Austen, Edith Wharton or something along those lines.In the meantime, the ones they do have are great!

Lastly, I thought I'd note this from their mission statement:  For each shirt we sell, one book is donated to a community in need through our partner Books For Africa.  

As if I needed more incentive to buy!

Rain and a Little Persuasion

Ah, once again yesterday it was gray and wet here in L.A. and all my friends were updating their Facebook status updates with hatred for the weather and exclamations of being "over" it. I, on the other hand, had gotten my heater fixed (thank god! It makes all the difference!) had finished running errands and decided it was the perfect time for some Jane Austen, and more to the point: Persuasion.

I watched the 2007 version for the first time last year and loved it. Admittedly, I feel they really messed up the end, with the letter and Sally Hawkins (who plays Anne Elliot) running around town chasing after Captain Wentworth like a mad woman. Then I thought about it and decided if Wentworth looked as Rupert Penry-Jones does, I guess I'd be running all about town chasing after him as well, so it almost doesn't bother me anymore.

 

I made myself a cup of hot chocolate, curled up with a blanket on the couch and while the rain continued coming down outside, I transported myself to Regency England for a short while indoors. Don't you just love Austen?