This meme is hosted by the Bookishly Boisterous and the idea is simple. It’s a round-up of your week, in and out of book world. A place to store your thoughts, and basically anything you’d like to share on your blog.
Highlights and notable findings of the last few weeks have included…
1. A Day by the Seaside: I went to Brighton and marched with some mermaids, ate the best fresh mackerel I’ve ever had and found an amazing antique bookshop. Bliss.
2. Wedding Bells: My friend’s wedding last weekend was amazing, and the reception at Brocket Hall was stunning. Way too much wine was consumed, and definitely too much dancing like an idiot happened, but that’s what it’s all about right? Also, what did people do at weddings before the photobooth craze? So brilliant!
3. Blogging Perks: When one of your favourite authors emails you…mind blown. I got an email from James Frey after he saw my rant about the Goodreads Trolls slagging off his new book before they’ve even read it. Insert fangirling here. I’m stunned that he saw my blog in the first place never mind caring so much to get in touch with me, and saying nice things, AND sending me the book. 🙂
4. Filmage: I’ve seen two awesome but very different films at the cinema so far this month. The Purge Anarchy was ridiculous and violently epic – just how I like it, and Guardians of the Galaxy was hilarious and unexpectedly my film of the year so far. When did Chris Pratt get ALL THE BITS?
5. The Cutest Thing Ever: I can't draw at all. But maybe this will help? I need to find the time to sit down and perfect my own unicorn, for if there’s one thing I should be able to draw, it should be a unicorn.
6. Book Slump: OK so being in a book slump isn’t a highlight but it does mean I’ve been watching more TV than usual. I watched both series of Hannibal in the space of two weekends. Oh man, it’s so good. I’m totally in love with Will Graham, obviously. He’s unhinged and hot – lethal combination.
7. Twitter Lolz: Inigo Montoya started toying with me on Twitter. Inconceivable!
@lipsyy You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.
— Inigo Montoya (@iaminigomontoya) August 2, 2014
@lipsyy I do not mean to pry, but you don't by any chance happen to have six fingers on your right hand?
— Inigo Montoya (@iaminigomontoya) August 2, 2014
8. To Prologue or Not to Prologue: I really enjoyed this article on prologues. I’ve always hated prologues and been told that publishers hate them too, but this article explores when it’s OK to use a prologue, as well as when it’s not.
9. Sloth Cam: I’m kind of obsessed with this. Having it open on my computer at work makes me happy. Not productive, but happy.
10. Join In!
Lipsyy Lost & Found 
There’s such a thing as too much wine? Never. 🙂
I absolutely fangirl when any of my favorite authors reach out to me on social media. It never gets old.
Haha! It definitely felt like there can be too much wine the next day…but now I’m not so sure…
Guardians was SO GOOD. I’ve like Chris Pratt since he was on Everwood. I’m so glad he’s doing so well. Plus I loved Groot! I just used my Disney points to buy a Groot bobblehead. Lol.
I loved Everwood too! So cheesy, but awesome. And seriously, if anyone sees that film and doesn’t fall in love with Groot then there must be something wrong with them. I want a Groot bobblehead! Or a dancing baby Groot in a plant pot – they have to sell them, right?
They don’t have those yet! They seriously dropped the ball on merch! But they said they will make them.
I can’t wait to watch THE PURGE 2. I enjoyed the first one even if it was not what I expected. What can be more fun that lots of senseless action 🙂
Yes! The first one wasn’t what I was expecting either, I thought it was going to be more of a horror. Loved the second one, they definitely upped the ante on the action and violence.
What a post full of wonderful thoughts. I’m thrilled for you on the James Frey book, what an accolade! I quite like prologues, they’ve definitely grown on me lately, but only when they are used properly!
Thanks 🙂 Yeah I think maybe prologues were just so overdone for a while and made my eyes roll. It seems to have eased off lately though which is good!
Chris Pratt has broken out in bumps – he must have eaten something that he’s allergic to!
You’ve had an excellent week.
Lynn 😀
Haha I know, when the hell did that happen!? Not that I’m complaining, of course!
I don’t have an opinion one way or the other on prologues. I’m off to check out the link you suggested though. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks 🙂
Looks like you had a great week! That fish dish makes me hungry, ugh
haha it was so good!
Love these posts of yours…..keep them coming 🙂
Aw thanks! 🙂