The Game Of Thrones Drinking Game

Recently I not only got into Game of Thrones, I got ALL UP INTO Game of Thrones!  I marathoned the entire series thus far which consists of 3 complete seasons and a half of a season.
All in all I consumed 36 episodes in a little under a week.  (And that's all while also watching my regularly scheduled programs.)  So, yeah, I became slightly obsessed.  
So, of course, I totally had to make a drinking game for my latest obsession!  Thus: 

The Game of Thrones Drinking Game



This one goes out to all my homies.

 

Take a shot of your drink of choice whenever any of the following happens...... 

*A main character dies. (Take another shot if it was someone you actually liked.)
*Boobs!
*This just in: "Winter is coming."
*Daenerys says "my dragons."
*Someone makes fun of Tyrion's stature.
*Someone makes fun of Brienne's stature.
*You want to punch Joffrey in the face.
*Anytime Jon Snow "knows nothing."
*Bran has that goddamn 3-eyed raven dream.
*Hodor says "Hodor."
*Sword fight!
*Prostitute sighting!
*Someone refers to Jon Show as a "bastard."
*Someone refers to Daenerys as "Khaleesi."
*Someone refers to Jaime as "Kingslayer."
*Arya recites her shit list.
*Jorah gets friend-zoned. 
*Someone loses a body part.
*Someone takes a drink.
*"A Lannister always pays his debt."

Brace yourselves a hangover is coming, so, as always, drink responsibly. 

All The Books-Into-Movies News I've Been Neglecting

Alright.  I know what you're probably thinking: where the hell have you been!?!?  ALL OF THE THINGS have been happening!!!  YA Books-Into-Movies news has been BLOWING UP and you're nowhere to be found!!!!
I know.  I know, you guys.  I've been a VERY bad book nerd and an even worse blogger.
So let's forgive me and get all caught up, kay?

So, because so much has happened lately (and because I've been so damn neglectful,) I decided that what this post really needs is some categorization!  I'll be breaking these trailers down into three separate categories.
I'll start with the tearjerkers.  Or as they'll be known henceforth:

The Weepies:

I imagine that all of you have seen this one already as it has been viewed OVER 17 MILLION TIMES!  But in case you missed it, here is the trailer for the much-talked-about, uber-hyped The Fault in Our Stars.  Check it:  



Are the tears flowing yet?  If that sob-fest of a trailer wasn't enough for you, be sure to check out this week's issue of Entertainment Weekly because it's dominated by the stars, Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort.  (I gotta admit, the photos of the two are pretty darn adorbs.)

 
I've also gotta admit that while I'm excited to see this movie, my excitement has basically nothing to do with either of these kids.  I'm in it for the Sam Merlotte

and the Birbigs!

The movie will be hitting theaters next month.  June 6th, to be exact.  So you've got plenty of time to pick out your opening day outfit!  This shirt from Hot Topic is my current fave.  Or you can show love for your book boyfriend with this one from My Tee Spot.  Or maybe this simple little number from Barnes and Noble is more your style.

And if you thought TFIOS was the only Weepie headed your way, you were very, very wrong.  Another life-obliteratingly sad YA book has recently been made into a movie and will be making its way to a theater near you (and making you openly weep at said theater) August 22nd.  I'm talking about Gayle Forman's beautifully written masterpiece, If I Stay. 
Break out the tissues while you check out the trailer:



It's been sooooo long since I read this book that I've more or less forgotten most of the specifics, but what I DO remember is that I LOVED it!  It immediately put Gayle Forman on my insta-buy author list.  And just watching the trailer makes me want to go back and read it all over again!

And speaking of Chloe Grace Moretz, not only will she be playing Mia in If I Stay, she'll also be kicking ass and taking names as Cassie in the film adaptation of Rick Yancey's The 5th Wave!  I'm excited yet terrified that they decided to make this book into a movie.  I loved the book and can't wait to read the sequel (The Infinite Sea!  Out September 16th!  Dammit! That's too far away!) so I'm really hoping they don't fuck this one up.  Ya hear me, Sony Pictures!?   

Ok, let's move on to our second category:     

The Dystopias:

Because it's like, a law now that all YA dystopian novels MUST be made into movies.  It's called "The Hunger Games Effect."

Anyhoozle, the first trailer is for The Maze Runner, a dystopian series by James Dashner.  I've got this book TBR-ing on my bookshelf right now, so I haven't actually read it yet but, I gotta admit, the trailer has my interest piqued.  I'll have to read it soon because the movie hits theaters September 19th and a true book nerd ALWAYS reads the book FIRST!     




Next up is the trailer for The Giver, a Newbery Medal Award winning book all the way from the 90s written by Lois Lowry.  The movie doesn't come out until August 15th but already people are getting super pissy about it. 
This is another book I haven't read yet so I'm, personally, not all up in arms but other people are having all kinds of shit fits all over the internet about this movie for one reason or another.  After giving their IMDb page a gander, the only things I see wrong with the movie so far are:
A.  It has Katie Holmes in it.  And, let's be honest, homegirl hasn't been the same since Tom Cruise abducted her.
and B.  It has Taylor Swift in it.  And, let's be honest, her pie-eyed, gee-golly-willikers, bullshit REALLY gets on my nerves.
So I don't know about this one.  Give it a view and tell me what you think: 



Our final category might be the best!  And by best I of course mean the worst!  That's right! It's time for:

The Batshittery:

If you follow me on Twitter, you already know that I absolutely LOVED Lifetime's version of that completely bonkers, incest-filled mess, Flowers in the Attic!  Well The Baby Jesus has answered all of our prayers and the kooks over at Lifetime are making the sequel, Petals on the Wind!  Here is the first trailer to this insanity:  



Heather Graham is back!  And she's brought her crazy eyes!  Hooray! 
Petals on the Wind will premiere on Lifetime Monday, May 26th at 9 pm.  Just want to make sure you've got all the information.  If it's anything like the first one, you won't want to miss it!  And come hell or high water, I will be live-tweeting the shit out of it!  So follow me on Twitter @girlsleuth and we can snark like the best of friends!
P.S. Please, please, PLEASE check out the Petals on the Wind photo gallery on Lifetime's website in which Heather Graham gives you so very much crazy, 70s chic fierceness!
Here is a mere morsel:

 
Well, I feel like we got a lot done today, y'all.  Do you feel sufficiently caught up?  I know I do!  But, as you know, there's new Books-Into-Movies dirt to dish almost everyday.  So check back here soon!  

Now I'll turn it over to you guys.  Hit me up in the comments section and tell me which movies you're most excited to see!  

Be Kind Rewind: Veronica Mars Movie Edition

 

DANGER!  SUPER SPOILERS AHEAD!

IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THE VERONICA MARS MOVIE

TURN BACK 

NOW!

YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

 

 

 

In which Evil Eva fangirls whilst also pondering some ponders she couldn't help but ponder while viewing the Veronica Mars movie.

Alrighty, fellow marshmallows, the Veronica Mars movie has been out for a little over two weeks now.  I feel like that's plenty of time for all of us to be sufficiently caught up with our Neptunian pals.  Thus it is finally time to sit down and discuss the ever-loving shizz outta this movie!  So let's dive right in, shall we? 

     
A Long Time Ago We Used To Be Friends

So the very first thing I couldn't help but sqeeee over happened at the beginning of the movie.  When Veronica and Piz (!) are walking out of a building there's a guy with a guitar on the street singing We Used To Be Friends!  I LOVED THAT!  I felt like it was a total wink to faithful marshmallows everywhere!  I might have actually applauded at that moment.  Yes, that's nerdy.  Nope, I don't care.

For The Love Of Piz

Now, as most of you probably know, I'm Team Piz all the friggin' way.  So, hells yeah I was psyched that Veronica was with him living blissfully in sin in New York at the beginning of the movie!  And New York Piz seems even better than Hearst College Piz, y'all!  I mean, for one thing his hair is a major improvement.  As is his wardrobe.  Don't get me wrong, I loved Piz's cute, nerdy T-shirt and jeans combo, but his post-college look is super sexy and sophisticated.  Just check that dope trench!  And homeboy even makes that man purse look hot!

 
And even 10 years later, Piz still seems to be a major catch.  I mean, how could you NOT fall even more in love with him when he totally didn't act like a jealous prick at the mention of Logan Echols?  Or the fact that Veronica was heading back to Neptune specifically to help Logan out of a pickle?
And how amazing was it when Piz showed up at the Neptune High reunion and busted some sick dance moves whilst further bonding with V's old skool besties, Wallace and Mac?  
I mean, how can you not like this guy?!?  Well, don't ask me.  Ask Veronica. 
Because her judgment is for shit and she totally leaves Piz high and dry and doesn't go back to New York even though Piz's parents flew in to see her and even though it's totally obvious that Keith likes Piz waaaaay more than he ever liked Logan and Piz has been so great to her and FOR her but she just breaks his adorable little heart anyway and stays with Logan because she's got some serious addiction probs. 

        
I mean, look at that face.  He's so cute.  And he's sweet.  AND he's funny.  Oh Veronica! For real, what are we gonna do with you?  When will you learn, girl?

Anyway, as you can tell I'm still a little bit angry.  And sad.  And confused.  I mean, why can't Veronica look beyond the shiny Logan veneer and see the amazing Piziness that is Stosh Piznarski?!?! 
Ok.  Ok.  I'll let it go.  For now. 
Moving on.

You Give LoVe A Bad Name

So speaking of Logan, he's in the Navy now.  Yeah.  He never really struck me as the patriotic, do-for-your-country type either. But here he is in his dress whites:

I guess it's good that he's given up his past careers which were poker and bum fighting.  Anyhoo, so Logan is in the Navy and he's dating a pop star named Bonnie DeVille.  She winds up dead and obvs the police think Logan did it.  So of course Logan calls Veronica.  And of course V motors all the way back to Neptune to help Logan, subsequently leaving an adorbs Piz unattended.  *sigh*

The REAL Mystery

I have to admit, the mystery wasn't the best.  And the reveal of the baddie/reasons for the murder weren't all that great either.  
For me, the REAL mystery was who in the actual hell is Bonnie DeVille?  Oh, she used to go to high school with us, you say?  Oh, she used to be Carrie Bishop?  But wait a motherfucking minute here, who was Carrie Bishop?  Not this girl:

                
I'm sorry but who are you, madam?  NOT Carrie Bishop.  This is Carrie Bishop:

 

 

As you can see, Leighton Meester played the original Carrie Bishop.  So why then is Leighton Meester not in the movie reprising her role?  Carrie's new career is singing terrible pop music which Leighton has experience with.  And what else has Leighton Meester been doing lately (other than apparently marrying Seth Cohen) that she couldn't squeeze in a lil' cameo?

And if Leighton Meester couldn't be in the movie for whatever reasons, then why make Logan's unfortunately murdered girlfriend Carrie Bishop in the first place?  Why not make Logan's girlfriend some random chicky?  Why did it have to be someone from high school?  I get that this is exciting and we want all the cameos we can get, but if you can't get the cameo then just make up an entirely new character.  The fans won't mind.  I promise.

 

I'm Sorry. What Was Your Name Again?

 

That scene with Deputy Leo was all kinds of amazing!  I loved that he pretended not to remember Veronica and then innocently commented that whenever she needed a favor before she'd get all dolled up for him and bring him pizza.  Oh Leo, you're still so doofy but I still love ya!

 

 

 

In Memoriam

 

Um.  Was the In Memoriam portion of the reunion merely for people Logan may have murdered?  I mean, no offense but who actually cares about Felix Toombs?  Or Carrie Bishop for that matter.  What about poor Meg Manning?  And that whole bus full of kids from season 2?  And where oh where was Lilly fucking Kane?  I mean, Lilly's death is what kicked off this whole show!  I guess the snubbing is that bitch Madison Sinclair's doing.  Which makes her even more deserving of Veronica's face-punch!   

 

Whatever Happened To Duncan?

 

I know, I know.  Some of you hate Duncan Kane.  And it's not like I was a Duncan super fan back in the day either but I was a little surprised that the character wasn't in the movie at all.  I mean, I guess I kinda, sorta get why he couldn't come to the reunion but I'd still like to see where life has taken him and his baby.  Am I the only one?  Ok.     

 

Some Things Never Change

 

And by some things, I mean Dick Casablancas.  Welp, we all basically knew before this thing even started that Dick would most certainly NOT be winning Most Changed For The Better at the reunion.  And of course Dick bein' Dick, didn't disappoint.  I mean, truthfully, what would we even do with a mature, well-mannered, self-actualized Dick Casablancas anyway?    

 

        

 

 And Some Things Do (Hopefully)

 

And by some things, this time I mean Weevil.  I LOVED that Weevil was basically the only one to grow up and have a serious adult relationship.  I was so proud of him with his super hot wifey and his adobs baby.  Like Glen Coco before you, you go Eli Navarro!  

But then... oh but then.  There was that ending.  Weevil gets shot by Celeste Kane (hello random cameo!) and gets blamed for getting shot and then may perhaps rejoin the PCHers?  What?!?!  Nooooooo!  Don't rejoin your gang!  You've got a wife and a kid at home!  Think of them, Eli!  Think of them!!! 

 

In Closing

 

All in all I really liked the movie.  I don't know that you would necessarily "get" how awesome it is if you didn't have a major appreciation for the show that came before it though and that's ok.  Because there are plenty of happy marshmallows out there enjoying it for you!  Plus I think it's really cool that an "old" show could be spiffed up and made new again.  (This opens up sooo many possibilities for other cancelled-too-soon shows like Roswell, Alias, Pushing Daisies, and Dollhouse. Just to name a few.) 

I also think it's cool that it's basically rebooted the whole Veronica Mars franchise what with the after-movie-books, the Dick spin-off, and the rumblings of a sequel!  And if that sequel is more than just a myth, my suggestion would be this: more Wallace and Mac please!   

       

 

 

             



How To Fangirl: How To Make A Mandrake Baby

Awhile back on Pinterest, I found this amazing cupcake idea for Mandrake cupcakes!  It's absolutely PERFECT for my Harry Potter themed Halloween party!  So I'm really excited about it!  Hence the exclamation points!!!

I'll show you how to make the whole shebang closer to Halloween, obviously, but for right now I'm going to show you how to make the adorbs mandrake baby in the middle of the cupcake.

What You'll Need:

- 1 package of plastic baby favors (You can find these pretty much anywhere that has a baby shower section.)
- 1 sprig of foliage (this can be found at any craft store in the flower section. Just look for whatever kind you like the best.)
- a glue gun
- glue sticks (obviously)
- scissors
- a plastic box (for storage)

And, I don't need to tell you this, but USE COUPONS whenever possible. (Michael's and Hobby Lobby almost always offer coupons for at least 40% off.  Just check their websites and click on "Weekly Offers."  I even linked them for you!)

How You Do It:

Step 1:  Plug in your glue gun and let that sucker heat up.

Step 2:  While you wait on that, start cutting your foliage the desired length. It's totally up to you if you want it a little longer or a little shorter. I went with a medium length.  When you're done cutting enough for the amount of babies you have, set it aside.

Step 3:  Take your plastic babies out of their packaging and try not to get creeped out by the ones with the crazy eyes.

 I'll have your souls!!!

Step 4:  Your glue gun should be good and hot by now, so we're ready to glue our foliage on top of our plastic baby's head!  Let's do it!  Use your glue gun and apply just a tiny drop of glue on baby's head.  Quickly, before your glue dries, press your foliage into the glue.  (Careful, cos that shit's hot.)  You might want to add one more little drop of glue just to make sure your foliage is good and stuck.  Reinforce that shit!  Feel free to add a little more foliage if baby looks a little too bare for your taste.  Let it dry completely and then peel off any of those glue strings that you get when using a glue gun.  You know the ones I'm talking about.

Step 5:  Now just repeat the steps for however many mandrake cupcakes you'd like to make.  And BAM!  You got yourself a mandrake baby!

Step 6:  Put the lil' guys in your plastic storage box and store it somewhere you'll remember.  Cos there's nothing worse than making something awesome and then forgetting where you put it.

Fangirl Pro Tip #1:  You'll more than likely have some foliage left over. Keep it!  You can always reuse it next year for more mandrake cupcakes and that'll be one less thing you have to buy!

The Damage:

Like any good crafter, I already had a glue gun and glue sticks. And like any good type A, overly organized, obsessive compulsive, I already had a storage box handy too. 
So I only needed to purchase the babies and the foliage.
After using coupons, I got 40% off each item and I ended up spending a mere $2.98 for the whole project!  Holla!

And with that, I'm now officially one step closer to being prepared for my amazing Harry Potter Halloween!  Don't forget to check back often for even more ideas!

Mischief Managed!      

EvilEva's Trailer Park Dissects Divergent And Shows Veronica Mars Some LoVe

March 14th!  It's so close I can practically taste it.  And it tastes like... marshmallows!  I'm, of course, talking about the Veronica Mars movie! 
After what feels like forever, V and the gang are FINALLY headed for the big screen!!!  And if Veronica and Logan cute-ing up the cover of Entertainment Weekly wasn't enough for you, I've got even more scoop to keep your inner fangirl sqeeeing and swooning!

First of all, you can now check out the first 2 minutes of the movie!!!  Yeah!  Like, right now!  While you're just sitting around in your jammies!  In the privacy of your own home!  Go ahead!  DO IT!  I'll wait. 



Wasn't that awesome!?!  I know it's basically just a rehash of everything we already know, but who cares?!?!  It's the first moments of the movie, y'all!  It's our first moments back in Neptune since 2007!  That's 7 friggin' Veronica-less years!  We have SOOOOOO much to catch up on!  
And if that wasn't enough, check this:

 

 

It's the cover art of the first Veronica Mars book!  It's called The Thousand Dollar Tan Line and it's written by show creator, Rob Thomas and Jennifer Graham.  You can add this little bit of sass and mystery to your bookshelf March 25th for the somewhat low price of $15.95.

And that's not even all, y'all!  There's also talk of a Veronica Mars spinoff series coming to the CW Seed!  Rob Thomas will be at the helm of the project but so far no word on who will star in it.  I'm hoping for a Piz and Wallace buddy comedy!  Which, if you know me at all, has been my dream since the show went off the air.  But I'd be totally cool with a Mac spinoff too!  Either way, I'll definitely keep you posted.

So speaking of things being close, March 21st isn't that far off either.  But I find it tastes less like marshmallows and more like Dauntless chocolate cake!  ;)
Nice segue, huh?  As if you didn't already know, the movie version of Divergent will be headed to a theater near you March 21st.  And since I was in bloggy exile for quite some time, I completely shirked my duties of posting and reviewing the trailer.  Well, there's no time like the present, right?  
So, here is the official trailer for the Divergent movie. You know, in case you've also been in bloggy exile for the past few months (or just living under a rock.)


   

Ok, now let's discuss the shizz outta this!

Check out the factions, y'all. Look at all those colors! It's like a Benetton ad from the 80s!  Well except for the fact that Benetton would never have their colors all divided like that.  They were all about the unity, people!   

Um, excuse me but your faction is Abnegation. You definitely should tone it down with that makeup, girl.  I mean, how did you even apply that mascara? You can only look in a mirror four months out of the year.

Ok, I've never seen Jai Courtney in anything before but he looks sufficiently douchey enough to pull off Eric's supreme doucheyness.   

Time for simulations!  P.S. your bun is amazing!

Yay!  Maggie Q!  I'm beyond stoked that Nikita is gonna play Tori!

Soooo you wanna be Dauntless, huh?  Well alls ya got to do is jump off this here roof into that there dark hole with no knowledge of what could be down there.  Could be snakes.  Or maybe spiders.  Or maybe nothing.  Hell, maybe it's an endless hole.  Maybe you'll just keep falling forever and ever.
Or maybe there's a net and a hot guy with a number for a name.

Well, hello, Four.  "Welcome to Dauntless," indeed.

And as an introduction to your new faction, here are some knives thrown at your face.   

Ah, the ferris wheel!  I don't know about you, but this is one of the scenes that I'm looking forward to the most.  So don't fuck it up, Summit.

Uh oh.  Things are about to get bad.  REALLY bad.  Like, Dauntless-under-a-simulation bad.  So hide yo transfers, hide yo Dauntless-born cuz they shootin' everybody out here.  

I'm excited for the train jump too!  Weeeeeeee!!!

Oooh, swoony times!  I don't recall things getting quite so steamy in the book though.  But who cares!  You know we're always all for shirtlessness here at Nancy Drew Is My Homegirl headquarters.  

And then there's that bitch Jeanine.  Although in this screen grab, I'm more interested in the guy on the left.  He looks a little like Woody the coroner from Psych, does he not?  Although Woody would NEVER join Jeanine.  He would probably be a part of Amity and enjoy some silly times on that magical bread they've got!  :)       

This scene better not get fucked up either.  In fact, you know, this whole movie is basically just made up of scenes that better not get fucked up.  I guess we'll have to wait and see how Tris and Co. fare. 

But if the 21st feels too far away to you and you want your Divergent now Daddy!, well just check out this week's issue of Entertainment Weekly, Veruca.

And if you're looking for some Divergent swag so you can attend the movie premiere in true fangirl style, Hot Topic's got ya covered.  You can show off your faction devotion with this t-shirt.  Or be a little more subtle with this Dauntless symbol necklace or these faction pins.  Or go more of the badass route with these temporary tattoos.

And after the movie, if you wanna be all weird with your book love, you can get your very own Divergent Barbie dolls.  You can get Tris (whose skin tone is described as "nostalgic") or Four (whose shirt you can remove in order to marvel at his back tattoos. Cos that isn't weird at all.) and reenact your favorite scenes!  (Cos that's also not weird at all.)

Well, that's all the news for now.  Now I'll turn it over to you guys.  Hit me up in the comments section and tell me the exact amount of excited you are for both of these movies!  Which Neptunian are you the most psyched to see again?  What scene in Divergent are you most looking forward to?  Have you already got your premiere day outfits picked out?  And what do you really think of those dolls?  (Gotta admit, they kinda creep me out.)

Welp, gotta jet.  There's a Divergent T that's calling my name.  ;)     

Kisses, marshmallows!

          

Always Be Prepared For Fangirling

A fangirl's motto, much like that of the Boy Scouts of America and Scar from The Lion King, is to always Be Prepared. 

After all, what if Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles just so happened to be grocery shopping at your local supermarket?  Well, if you were a fangirl, you'd definitely have a pen at the ready for autographing purposes.  (You'd also have at least two backups just in case the first one unexpectedly ran out of ink.)
And what if your bus breaks down?  Or your train is behind schedule?  Or a layover has you stuck somewhere in Bumblefuck, Nebraska?  A fangirl wouldn't sweat that shit!  She's got a book handy!  Or a Sudoku puzzle!  Or some type of gaming device to keep her occupied!

In other words, a true fangirl is ALWAYS prepared for ANYTHING!

Now, you may be wondering why I'm harping on you to be prepared.  Well, I told you that to tell you this.

This year I plan on throwing a Super Epic Halloween Party!  How will it be both super and epic, you ask?  By being Harry Potter themed, of course!
Now you may be wondering why I'm talking to you about Halloween when it's only FEBRUARY!  Well here's how we tie everything together, so pay attention.  In order to throw an amazeballs Harry Potter Halloween party in October, you need to start early.  Like, say, in February!
So throughout this year I'll be posting lil' How To Fangirl posts in which I'll show and explain to you how exactly I'm preparing for my Harry Potter Halloween.  And after Halloween, I'll show you the entire finished product!   

I'm gonna kick things off next week with How To Make a Mandrake Baby!  So be sure to stay tuned, guys.
And if you've ever thrown a Harry Potter party and have awesome ideas to share, drop 'em off in the comments section.   

Book Resolutions For 2014

It's that time of year again!  Time for resolutions!  More specifically, BOOK resolutions!
So while thinking about what I would like to bookishly resolve to do this year, I figured it only made sense to take a look back on previous years and previous resolutions.
And you know what I found?  I really suck at keeping them!
But I shan't let that lack of achievement stop me.  Hells no!
I will learn from my past mistakes!

So this year I've resolved NOT to get all resolution crazy.  Instead I will focus all my bookish energy on keeping the mere 2 resolutions that I've come up with.  So, without further ado, here are my Book Resolutions for 2014:

1.  I will STOP obsessing about hitting that coveted "100 books read" mark and I will instead enjoy the books I do manage to read and I will review and post them promptly.  (Normally and shamefully, I put the "pro" in procrastinator.  I'd like to stop that shit and start blogging on the regular.  You know, like a blogger does.) 

2.  I will start up The Super Nostalgic Book Flashback Challenge again!  I've been wanting to do this one for a while now.  I've kinda missed the BSC, and the Sweet Valley gang, and the effed up horrors of R.L. Stine and Christopher Pike.  I've also missed being super snarky.  ;)

So, there you have it. My very short list of Book Resolutions for 2014!
What about you guys?  Got any Book Resolutions of your own that you'd like to share?  Well dish it up in the comments section or you can find me on Twitter @girlsleuth and share your rezzies by using the hashtag #BookResolutions.

Have a happy new year, y'all! And happy reading!!!

Back From The Brink... ish

Aloha bloggermuffins!  No, I'm not writing to you from the beautiful isles of Hawaii.  I wish!
But, alas, nope.  Instead I'm reporting live from the kitschy innards of Nancy Drew Is My Homegirl headquarters where there are, unfortch, no tropical drinks with tiny paper umbrellas or shirtless cabana boys to fetch them for me.  But there are shelves and shelves of books to read!
And, after all, that is what this blog is about: BOOKS!!!

I realize you may have forgotten that since I went all radio silent.  And I totally understand if you're super confused, considering I haven't written a blog post since... Holy Shit! July 21st!  Of LAST YEAR!  That's 5 months, 3 weeks and 4 days!
Just think of all the bloggy, bookish, awesome shizz that's happened since July friggin' 21st of last friggin' year! 

Ugh! I've been a very, very bad book nerd.  And that's my bad, y'all.  But, you know, sometimes life just kind of happens.  And when it does, things like books and blogging and blogging about books has to take a backseat for a sec so you can refocus and sort your shit out. 

I feel like, at this point (5 months, 3 weeks and 4 days later,) the bulk of my shit has been sorted.  Meaning I'm ready to jump right back in and blog my lil' heart out!
Sooooo, I'll be back soon!  And I hope you will too!