Yeah I’m 30…ish, and what!? I can still fall in love with a pretty YA book cover and dream about castles and princes and princesses and unicorns you know. I can still read Twilight without a hint of shame and I will never, ever accept the fact that Buffy the Vampire Slayer is no more (no, I’m sorry but the comics do not count).
I’m a creative writing graduate living in the mostly beautiful area of Kingston-Upon-Thames (UK) where I spend my days working in the madness that is a prison library, and trying to convince the masses that it’s clearly pronounced Glasss not Glars and Baff not Barth. By night I slay dragons, fall in love with vampires and hang out with my sarcastic skeleton detective friend.
I do have real adult friends too and do real adult things, such as drink too much wine, cook interesting combinations of food and watch way too much TV. I am also known to get very excited by tennis, men who love men, and films with Tom Hardy in.
I started Lipsyy Lost & Found in 2013 as a place to store reviews and rant about books and other things, and since then it’s taken on a life of its own. I’ve created a monster!
Comments make me happy, I mean, I don’t mind talking to myself but it’s nice to get into a debate once in a while you know?
xxLipsyxx
What’s in a a name!?
Lipsy is a nickname of mine which I’ve had since I was at college. The extra Y is just to keep consistent on social media as ‘Lipsy’ was already taken when I first started Tweeting and things. You know how it is. Anyway, enough of the boring….
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“By night I slay dragons, fall in love with vampires and hang out with my sarcastic skeleton detective friend.”
— Me Too!!! I will read anything with a dragon in it. I was team Edward for the first book, but switched to Team Jacob halfway through the second (I’m a sucker for wolves!) I cheated on an old boyfriend with Harry Potter for two weeks while I read through the first 6 books (& again when book 7 came out). Basically, I just wanted to say Hi and love your blog!
Aw thanks! And HI!! I will try my very best to overlook the Team Jacob part of that comment…how could you!! You know what, everyone I know expects me to be a huge HP fan but I never really got into it…that’s terrible isn’t it!? I really should try, but I guess I feel like I kind of missed the boat on that one. I blame Daniel Radcliffe.
Pretty book covers, castles, wine, cooking…what’s not to love? I’m a fan of all that and more. Thanks for stopping by – your visit helped me find you.
haha yep. all the good things in life!! Thanks for visiting too. Nice to meet you! 🙂
Thanks for following my blog! You seem like an awesome person. Glad our paths have crossed 🙂
Thanks! You too. Your blog looks great!
your blog is amazing and I share your passion for books!!!
Hi, great blog. I’ve nominated you for a Liebster Award – http://keepwatchingthewords.wordpress.com/2013/08/30/the-liebster-blog-award-2/ I’m sure you’ve already been nominated but feel free to answer my questions anyway 🙂
i love the first line of your profile.. you’re almost 30, and I am almost 35, and like you, I still YA & mid-grade books too. In reading, age really doesn’t matter 🙂
Yay! What does age mean anyway! I do get some funny looks when people see what I’m reading though. They don’t know what they’re missing!!
yes, it’s their loss, not ours.. they probably think, reading is just for kids and nerds.. well, i am proud to be a nerd & a kid at heart 🙂
Oh, and by the way, i hope it’s ok to put this here.. i have nominated you for a Liebster Award.. 🙂 http://abookwormontheloose.wordpress.com/2013/09/15/i-have-a-nomination/
Thank you! I don’t really knew what it’s all about but being nominated for something sounds nice :). I’ll look into it. Thanks again!
my pleasure 🙂
ME TOO! SOLIDARITY!
we rock! 😀
Never too old to appreciate good YA, I say! (and trust me, I’m waaaaay past the target demographic). Always nice to meet another Buffy fan!
Your blog is great! So we’ve nominated you for the One Lovely Blog award -> http://megamad4books.com/2013/09/19/one-lovely-blog-award/ 🙂
I nominated you for the Liebster Award! If you’re interested have a look at the full details on my blog 🙂 http://booklahoma.wordpress.com/2013/09/20/fun-stuff-the-liebster-award/
Hi Lipsy. Not sure if awards are your thing, but I have nominated you for a Shine On Award. You can see the post here…http://bookloversattic.wordpress.com/
~Deanna
I nominated you for the Shine On Award. http://reviewbooksandmore.com/2013/09/23/shine-on-award/
Hi! I’ve really enjoyed reading your blog so I’ve nominated you for the Liebster Award (for up and coming bloggers). Though i see you’ve already been nominated. Oh well – guess you’re good enough for two! If you would to accept it (no obligation!) the details are here: http://wisewomantraining.wordpress.com/2013/10/14/winner/
Can’t wait to see your answers 🙂
Hello!
I’m quite happy to have come across your blog, and I’m happier to be following now! Keep up the great work!
-Andrew
Excellent, hi! I just checked yours out too and your Stephen King post had me in stitches!!!
Well thanks a million!
I appreciate the support, and I’m very happy you enjoyed!
Keep in touch,
-Andrew
Hi! thank you for following my blog 🙂
I love your tagline! And the fact that you are a fellow Buffy fan. I still get sad to reach the end of the boxset, even though I know I can watch it all from the beginning again!
Thanks for the follow. I enjoy reading your blog and plan to stop by often.
Thanks Michelle, I hope to do the same on your blog too, it looks great!
Love this :). I have been following you for a while and I love this blog! Can’t wait to read more
Awww, thank you!!! 🙂
Congratulations!
I have nominated your blog for the Dragon’s Loyalty Award.
You can read more about this nomination is at:
http://michelleclementsjames.wordpress.com/2014/01/14/dragons-loyalty-award/
Hope you have a wonderful day!
Another Dragon Loyalty award – thanks for the interesting blogs. http://ftvpmac.wordpress.com/2014/02/04/the-dragon-loyalty-award-a-touch-of-spice-on-a-cold-winter-afternoon-thanks-again-don-charisma-for-your-loyalty/
Congratulations!
I have nominated your blog for The Cracking Chrispmouse Bloggywog Award.
You can read more about this nomination at:
http://michelleclementsjames.wordpress.com/2014/02/06/483/
You’ve worked arduously on your blog and are extremely worthy of this accolade.
I hope you have a wonderful day!
Only just realised you are British – have no idea how I missed that!
I always assume that most people on here are American for some reason, so I won’t hold it against you 😉
Hi, from one Brit to another 🙂 Love your blog!
Thanks Cathy, yours is great too! I’ll try and stop by more often!
🙂
Hallo missus, I’ve nominated you for a “very inspiring blogger” award because you and your reviews are pretty darn memorable! http://thebookheap.wordpress.com/2014/06/22/general-a-wedding-and-a-book-blogger-nominated-lovely/#more-886
You had me at ‘Buffy’… 😉
Other than that, I’m a bit older than you (okay, maybe a lot older…), and agree with every word you wrote in your opening paragraph.
Hey Lipsy, I love your blog. It’s quirky and fun. I have nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award. Feel free to accept or decline. For more info click on over to http://youngadultbookmadness.wordpress.com/2014/09/18/one-lovely-blog-award/. Keep writing, i’ll keep on reading.
I still love a good YA story too. One day I hope to publish a children’s book or a YA so here’s hoping.
Your blog is wonderful! I nominated it for the Versatile Blogger Award https://jetweasleybookreviews.wordpress.com/2015/02/01/versatile-blogger-award/
Thanks Jet. I don’t take part in awards, but I’m flattered for the nomination!
Hi Lipsy
I just popped by to say hello. I love your blog and look forward to reading more from you. Oh and another 30 something year old here 😉
Nicola xx
Yay, hi!! I look forward to your posts too 🙂
Thanks for the follow lipsyy 🙂
Hi, I nominated you for the Blogger Recognition Award: https://justlittlemusings.wordpress.com/2015/08/30/blogger-recognition-award/
Hi just to let you know that I’ve tagged you in this bookish tag in case you’d like to join in: https://kyrosmagica.wordpress.com/2015/10/27/the-book-courtship-book-tag/
thank you! I’ll see what I can do 😉
Oh great, 🙂
Hi! I know you’ve already been nominated, but I love your “this week in books” posts so much I had to nominate you yet again for the Liebster Award! 🙂 https://hannahbanana98.wordpress.com/2016/04/12/liebster-award-le-gasp/
I don’t take part in awards but I appreciate it nonetheless 😉
Ahh well! 🙂
This is a lovely, sarcastic, and hilarious about page. Thanks for inspiring me! I want to go rewrite mine now… 🙂
Hi Lipsy, and thanks for the follow! I too like dragons, but probably more to train than slay them. Looking forward to reading your blog, too. Pleased to meet you, Marina