Dearest Gentle Reader, It’s finally winter round these parts, we even got some rain at last. It’s cold enough to want to curl up with a hot beverage and a book, so I thought I would have some fun and pair mine up. (Let me know if you agree with my choices?) Gail Carriger Book […]
Dec92019
Winter Drinks + Books Pairings, Getting Cozy to Read (Miss Gail Recommends)
Dec152017
Gail Carriger’s Favorite Holiday Reads ~ Books for Kids & Adults (Miss Carriger Recommends)
I’m not a particularly jolly person, Gentle Reader, but I do have a weird love of holiday romances and stories. So if you are like me, I thought I might recommend a few that I recently found, or not so recently as the case may be… I’ve chosen for a range of ages and taste, […]
Dec232016
A Very Alexia Holiday Season (Parasol Protectorate Special Extras)
Lady Maccon, as some of you may well know, is rather fond of comestibles. Thusly, the holiday season is one of great joy to her ~ from a food standpoint if nothing else. (The shopping, it must be admitted, she could do without. Lord Akeldama, however, is overly enthusiastic on the subject.) However, she has some […]
Dec122016
12 Days Until Christmas, Finishing School Style, Plus Gift Ideas for the Gail Carriger Fan In Your Life (Miss Carriger Recommends)
12 days until Christmas, Gentle Reader, if that’s your thing. Here is a bit of fun from the Finishing School Tumblr. Something you can bake for others? Crustless White Chocolate Cheesecake. I made mine with added lemon rind. Dark Chocolate Orange Almond Cake. Both are naturally GF, which is to say the original recipe never called for […]
Dec112015
Fun & Practical Gifts for the Writer in Your Life (Miss Carriger Recommends)
The holidays are upon us. So here are some fun ideas for gifts for the writer in your life, Gentle Reader. Gifts for Writers Profession association membership: Coupon to purchase membership for your budding author in something like SFWA (if they qualify) or RWA. (You can always give a coupon for drop-in attendance at the […]
Dec72015
Gifts for People Who Love To Read ~ Including Unique DIY Ideas (Miss Carriger Recommends)
The holidays are upon us and so here are some fun ideas for gifts for the reader in your life, Gentle …erm… Reader. Gifts for People Who Love to Read A fun & unique bookmark, either one you make yourself or something a little different from etsy etc… Here’s an example Feather Metal Bookmarks ($7). […]
Feb142014
Gail Has 24 Valentines Crushes? (Miss Carriger Recommends)
I love the idea, Gentle Reader, of blogging a bit about my other valentines. Of course, there is the AB and Lilliput, but you know how much I love them. (And they do too, I suspect.) No, instead I want to tell you my other loves ~ 24 of them, to be precise. The ones […]
Dec282012
Octopus for the Holidays with Gail Carriger (Miss Carriger Recommends)
If I had time to get contemplative and nostalgic I might. Perhaps next week. Holidays are busy in the world of Gail, full of hugely trying bouts of vast food consumption, epic rivers of tea, presents, and a great deal of driving. Woe is me. Look at me, all about the sarcasm this season. I […]
Dec192012
Borderlands for the Holidays
Recently Borderlands saved me by stepping in to host my last signing of 2012. Since this event happened unexpectedly, during the holidays, I was honored that a dozen or so people made the effort to come say hi. There was even press coverage! At least half of attendees drove over from the Cow Palace after […]
Dec112012
Holiday Fun ~ Books as Gifts Part 5 Timeless Egyptian Themed (Miss Carriger Recommends)
The book basket comes to an end with one final installment. If you want to know what I’m on about the introduction to this idea is here. 1. Order signed from Borderlands (Definitely get your request in before Dec 15th, that’s the last time I’ll be able to get in to sign stock for them […]
Dec102012
Holiday Fun ~ Books as Gifts Part 4 Heartless (Miss Carriger Recommends)
The book basket ideas continue, if you want to know what I’m on about the introduction to this idea is here. Our example is the Parasol Protectorate books but you can do this with any genre book, I think. Imagine how fun it would be to theme The Eyre Affair basket! 1. Order signed from […]
Dec72012
Holiday Gift Idea The Themed Book Basket! (Miss Carriger Recommends)
As an example I’m using the Parasol Protectorate books but you can do this with any genre book. Just run with your imagination what about a Dune themed basket full of spices and spice cakes? Order a signed book (in my case the illustrated version of SOULLESS is all signed) Source a vintage looking basket, […]