Wowza! Is it fall yet? This gnome desperately wants it to be fall! I suppose today (I’m writing this on Friday, September 1) felt a little fall-like with some regular rain showers and the fact that it was under 100F! But yeah… I’m ready for crisp mornings and evenings. All the better for book-hiding days!…
Tag: Book Giveaway
“The Changeling” by Victor LaValle
About the book, from Penguin Random House: “When Apollo Kagwa’s father disappeared, he left his son a box of books and strange recurring dreams. Now Apollo is a father himself—and as he and his wife, Emma, settle into their new lives as parents, exhaustion and anxiety start to take their toll. Apollo’s old dreams return…
Twenty-Third Tome Giveaway
Wowza! We are definitely in the full swing of summer heat in Tucson – but luckily, monsoon rains have FINALLY arrived and we are getting some (somewhat regular?!?!) rain. This gnome loves a good rainy afternoon – it’s perfect for reading! During this twenty-third Tome Giveaway, I had a wonderful day hiding tomes all over…
“All Boys Aren’t Blue” by George M. Johnson
About the book, from Macmillan Publishers: “In a series of personal essays, prominent journalist and LGBTQIA+ activist George M. Johnson’s All Boys Aren’t Blue explores his childhood, adolescence, and college years in New Jersey and Virginia. From the memories of getting his teeth kicked out by bullies at age five to flea marketing with his loving grandmother to…
Twenty-Second Tome Giveaway
Wowza! We are definitely in the full swing of summer heat in Tucson (monsoon rains… where are you???). During this twenty-second Tome Giveaway, I had a wonderful day hiding tomes all over Tucson in celebration of Pride Month! I hid 30 copies of Yerba Buena by Nina LaCour throughout the day – all at LGTBQIA+-friendly places…
“Yerba Buena” by Nina LaCour
About the book, from Macmillan Publishers: “Sara Foster runs away from home at sixteen, leaving behind the girl she once was, capable of trust and intimacy. Years later, in Los Angeles, she is a sought-after bartender, renowned as much for her brilliant cocktails as for the mystery that clings to her. Across the city, Emilie…
Recap: So many events!
Hi Folks! In the past seven days, we participated in THREE separate bookish events and had a blast at each of them! Here’s a quick photo roundup of each of the events (and so much bookish joy!): Event 1: Bookish Hide-and-Seek at The Korean Rose (Saturday, June 17) Event 2: Hiding 5 Books at the…
Upcoming Event with the Korean Rose: June 17, 2023
It’s officially summer in Tucson, and the temperature has been on the rise! I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to dive into some fun summer reading AND enjoy some tasty and refreshing drinks 🙂 So, having said that… I’m so excited to announce that this Saturday, June 17 (starting at 4pm), we’ll be…
Twenty-First Tome Giveaway
Wowza! Is it summer in Tucson yet? It sure feels like it… During this twenty-first Tome Giveaway, I had a wonderful day hiding tomes all over Tucson. I hid 30 copies of Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner throughout the day – all at murals around Tucson. If you still need a little help figuring…
“Crying in H Mart” by Michelle Zauner
About the book, from Penguin Random House: “In this exquisite story of family, food, grief, and endurance, Michelle Zauner proves herself far more than a dazzling singer, songwriter, and guitarist. With humor and heart, she tells of growing up one of the few Asian American kids at her school in Eugene, Oregon; of struggling with…
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