I found myself mesmerized by this book even though it does not pass the Bechdel test and I was often frustrated by Stoner's unwillingness to stand up for himself. It was an unexpectedly moving look at an ordinary life and I left the book feeling lucky to have read it.

Charles Burns: always the right amount of terrifyingly weird.

Some dudes on the subway have been giving me weird looks and I think they are confused as to why a book called STONER has a scholarly man on the cover.

This might be my favorite 2016 release. A page-turner, a history lesson and a beautiful story.

I tried to fight sleep but I am human and sleep is not.

Excited that my Paperback Paradise postcards have arrived!

Reading a nonfiction manga about Hitler because in today's political climate I need to feel more disturbed?

I do not always read YA vampire novels, but when I do I prefer they involve cinnamon rolls and sorcery.

This book was so charming and wonderful, like reading a smart teen movie. Looks like the ebook is available for $2.99 today

This struck a cord given the events of this week.

"Where do wigs go when they die?"

I've never been pregnant but I think this is a beautiful description of the mystery of waiting to meet your child

While Monstress has a bit too much world-building for my taste (not typically a fantasy reader for this reason) the art is breathtaking

This seems like a fun way to learn about Japan.

A must for anyone who loves a good pop psychology book mixed with good stories. In the end Konnikova makes the case that con artists are successful because we want so badly to believe in them. Also a great reminder of how us humans are suckers for a great story.

What an ending! I can't stop talking about it.

Can't wait to check this out.

The art of parenting when your child is bff with a unicorn

One of the best parts of my job is getting to discover authors I may not have come across on my own. We're launching ebook editions of Beryl Bainbridge's backlist on Tuesday and I'm finding her absolutely fascinating. Off to have a Bainbridge binge!

I became an Aunt today! Can't wait to meet my nephew and give him the first of many bookish gifts I will give him over the years

A little chilly this morning but I'm hoodied up and reading in the courtyard.

I was enthralled by this book, and that is to say I was equal parts moved, appalled, horrified and entertained. The author admits that although she is in her mid 30s she has the heart of a 16 year old and getting inside her mind was like experiencing what it would be like to be emotionally 16 forever, to feel that intensely about crushes the way you did when you were a teenager. It both horrified and enthralled me.

I discovered this book on Comixology unlimited and loved it. Very bleak and minimal. I'd love to read more by Jason. Has anyone else read him? What should I read next?

I love that this book was published in 1958, pre-women's lib and features a young unmarried female protagonist who has casual sex and does not feel bad about it. A Lively and delightful read.

My #bookhaul from Brooklyn Book festival!

My #bookhaul from Brooklyn Book festival!

Having a fantastic Sunday at the BK Book Festival! #bkloveslitsy

"I always expect people to behave much better than I do. When they actually behave worse, I am frankly incredulous."

There is a story in this collection where a journalist must put on a panda suit and simulate panda sex with her ex-lover in virtual reality in order to save the pandas. Enough said.

If you've ever had a friend like Lacey, a girl gorgeously damaged who makes you believe she can save you from your own boringness, then you will find this book as heartbreaking as it is compelling. A teenage gothic fairytale. I'm going to go listen to Nirvana now.

If you've ever had a friend like Lacey, a girl gorgeously damaged who makes you believe she can save you from your own boringness, then you will find this book as heartbreaking as it is compelling. A teenage gothic fairytale. I'm going to go listen to Nirvana now.

Some morning reading in the courtyard.

I feel like the target reader for this book is a Cathy cartoon.

A moving story, made more powerful through Ward's choice to start one thread of the narrative at the end, one at the beginning, meeting in the middle.

I wish this really existed

My "Better Book Title" for this would be "Love in the Time of Gentrification."

Hell's something you carry around with you. Not somewhere you go.

Can't get enough of reading outside.

This book mimics the experience of those deep, personal conversations you have with people you meet in passing, be it on a plane, a car ride, an airport bar, where you learn intimate things about a person and then perhaps never see them again. I relish these rare experiences and for this reason I loved Outline. Cusk shares amazing insights about people just by listening.

I'm basically obsessed with Mamaw and if you love badass foul-mouthed ladies then you will be, too.

Love Nell Zink for her originality and offbeat humor. Mislaid is delightful and it looks like Amazon has the ebook for $2.99 today for those of you who want to snatch this up!

I was excited to read this but 60 pages in I have to bail. It feels very trivial and superficial. I know plenty of boring people like this in New York so I don't need to read about them. I've read female friendships done better.

I'm not invested in Batman and probably wouldn't have chosen this but my husband picked it to listen to on our road trip. It was a lot of fun and I loved the history, the perspective on fandom as well as storytelling and who truly owns a hero. The author is also a fantastic reader.

A lovely Sunday afternoon, reading this fun page turner while my pedicure dries

Book haul from today's small press flea at the Brooklyn Public Library. Can't wait to check out Peplum an "hallucinatory epic of Ancient Rome."