#Alice Austen Lived Here

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Alice Austen Lived Here by Alex Gino

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Sam is very in touch with their own queer identity. They're nonbinary, and their best friend, TJ, is nonbinary as well. Sam's family is very cool with it... as long as Sam remembers that nonbinary kids are also required to clean their rooms, do their homework, and try not to antagonize their teachers too much.

The teacher-respect thing is hard when it comes to Sam’s history class, because their teacher seems to believe that only Dead Straight Cis White Men are responsible for history. When Sam’s home borough of Staten Island opens up a contest for a new statue, Sam finds the perfect non-DSCWM subject: photographer Alice Austen, whose house has been turned into a museum, and who lived with a female partner for decades.

Soon, Sam's project isn't just about winning the contest. It's about discovering a rich queer history that Sam's a part of -- a queer history that no longer needs to be quiet, as long as there are kids like Sam and TJ to stand up for it.

Mod opinion: I haven't heard of this book before and I don't think I'm personally that interested in it, but I do appreciate that there is middle grade fiction featuring nonbinary characters now, could have been helpful to me during my youth.

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JOMP BPC - Jan 29 - This Month’s Favourite

Alice Austen Lived Here by Alex Gino 🏳️‍🌈💖

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Alice Austen Lived Here by Alex Gino

From the award-winning author of Melissa, a phenomenal novel about queerness past, present, and future.

Sam is very in touch with their own queer identity. They're nonbinary, and their best friend, TJ, is nonbinary as well. Sam's family is very cool with it... as long as Sam remembers that nonbinary kids are also required to clean their rooms, do their homework, and try not to antagonize their teachers too much.

The teacher-respect thing is hard when it comes to Sam’s history class, because their teacher seems to believe that only Dead Straight Cis White Men are responsible for history. When Sam’s home borough of Staten Island opens up a contest for a new statue, Sam finds the perfect non-DSCWM subject: photographer Alice Austen, whose house has been turned into a museum, and who lived with a female partner for decades.

Soon, Sam's project isn't just about winning the contest. It's about discovering a rich queer history that Sam's a part of -- a queer history that no longer needs to be quiet, as long as there are kids like Sam and TJ to stand up for it.

[lgbtqreads]

Fave Five: Contemporary Middle Grade with Nonbinary MCs, Part I

Jude Saves the World by Ronnie Riley Alice Austen Lived Here and Green by Alex Gino Jamie by L.D. Lapinski Ana on the Edge and Ellen Outside the Lines by A.J. Sass The Fabulous Zed Watson! by Kevin Sylvester and Basil Sylvester

[onebluebookworm]

30 Days of Literary Pride 2023 -June 2

Alice Austen Lived Here - Alex Gino

[fitz-higgins]

Queer gaze in art and photography of the past

Konstantin Somov, A Reclining Man, 1936. Somov was gay, and quite openly. Here he painted his lover and muse Boris Snezhkovsky

Paul Cadmus, Jerry, 1931. Cadmus painted Jared French, another artist, while they, as a couple, were travelling around Europe

Alice Austen, Gertrude Dancing, 1899. Alice Austen, a pioneering female photographer, met Gertrude Tate in 1897. They lived together, travelling, throwing tea parties, and riding automobile, until Alice's death in 1952

Wilhelm von Gloeden, Two Men Talking, c. 1895. Von Gloeden was famous for his homoerotic photography and made Italy popular among gay men and lesbians. Although this photo is likely just that, a photo, its meaning is clear

Louise Catherine Breslau, The Toilette, 1898. Breslau lived with Madeleine Zillhardt, fellow artist, for over forty years. She drew her often, like in this tender painting. There's now a street in Paris called Place Louise Catherine Breslau & Madeleine Zillhardt

Andreas Andersen, Hendrik Andersen and John Briggs Potter in Florence, 1894. Andersen depicted his brother Hendrik, a sculptor and the lover of Henry James who caled him his beautiful Henrico. Hendrik met artist John Potter before James, in 1894, through his brother Andreas. The three travelled together in Italy

[bethanydelleman]

do you have any book recommendations beyond classic lit + Jane Austen? Love your blog by the way!

Thanks! I read/have read a ton of books. My favourite genre as a child was fantasy, but I read almost everything except true crime*, thrillers, murder mysteries, self-help, and biography. But I do sometimes read those, my favourite thriller is Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney. I'm going to start with children's books because honestly, I find so much imagination in that genre.

Children's/YA Books: Gail Carson Levine, specifically The Princess Tales 1 & 2, and Ella Enchanted, among others Jean Little/Kit Pearson - these authors have the same vibe to me. Willow and Twig is a favourite from the first one, The Guests of War trilogy and Awake and Dreaming from the other. They both write coming of age novels for girls, both Canadian. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs - I loved the whole trilogy (haven't watched the movie). The story being based around real antique trick photos is my favourite part The Echorium Sequence by Katherine Roberts - a trilogy of books about magical singers with blue hair and their interactions with half-human magical creatures Margaret Peterson Haddix, specifically Running Out of Time, the Shadow Children series, and Double Identity. Margaret Buffie, who writes stories about teenage girls and ghosts. Also Canadian, which I guess isn't that surprising. The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. Re-read it last summer and it's as good as I remembered. Roald Dahl, I really loved Matilda as a child, it's been fun to read some of these novels with my kids. Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar - and it's sequels. Amazingly quirky and funny stories about a class of students in a weird school

Fantasy: Mercedes Lackey, specifically the Five Hundred Kingdoms series and The Obsidian universe. I also loved the Elvenbane series, but due to the death of Andre Norton it may never be finished. I would advise caution if sexual assault is triggering for you, the ones I like are mostly free of it but that can come up in her other works. Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien - obviously. Also loved The Hobbit, have not read further The Broken Earth trilogy by N.K. Jemisin - the book opens with the triggering of an apocalypse. The world contains people who can control earthquakes A Baroque Fable by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro - this book is so hilarious but I don't know if anyone has heard about it Once Upon a Winter's Night by Dennis L. McKiernan - and it's sequels. This is a romance retold fairy tale series

Science Fiction: Michael Crichton - who spans a bunch of genres but I'll put him here. I've read everything he's written and I recommend most of it. State of Fear has not aged well. His books are very fast-paced and Timeline has one of the best enemies to lovers. Orson Scott Card - I am aware, but Ender's Game is a masterpiece. He also has this single novel called Magic Street that is a sequel to A Midsummer Night's Dream. I also loved Memories of Earth but it's been a while since I read it. I, Robot by Issac Asimov - short stories about artificial intelligence and how it might go weird

Graphic novels: Astro City by Kurt Busiek - superhero, but more focused on how living in that world would affect normal people Y: The Last Man by Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra - every male on earth dies, except for one, and his monkey Fables by Bill Willlingham - after being attacked by an army of wooden soldiers, fairy tale characters and creatures seek refuge in a non-magical world (ours) Nimona by ND Stevenson - a villain gains a shape-shifting sidekick, but she is not what she seems Scurry by Mac Smith - post-apocalyptic earth, the main characters are all surviving mice. Best artwork I've ever seen in a graphic novel American Vampire by Scott Snyder- vampires have different traits depending on their home country, this is about the new, American species. Asterix and Obelix by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo - a small group of powerful Gauls defend themselves against the Romans using a magical potion

Non Fiction: Stephan Pinker, I've read both of his trilogies on language and the brain. Trying to get through his huge book about violence The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks - writen by a neurologist, fascinating book Doing Harm: The Truth About How Bad Medicine and Lazy Science Leave Women Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Sick by Maya Dusenbery - what it says on the tin

Toddler/Young Child Books: The Monster at the End of This Book by Jon Stone - I give you a 100% guarantee that if you read this book aloud, the kids will be fascinated. It is literally always a hit Robert Munsch - most of his books are amazing, but if you don't want to cry, DO NOT read the backstory of Love You Forever. The Paper Bag Princess was one of my favourites as a child. Little Critter - only the older ones, the new ones are religious for some reason. Just for You and I Was So Mad were favourites for my kids. Early lesson in unreliable narrators. Phoebe Gilman - Something From Nothing, the Jillian Jiggs series, The Balloon Tree... so many good ones! Really good illustrations too Little Pea by Amy Krouse Rosenthal - a book about a pea who hates eating candy. This book is fun to read and my kids loved it (I have the box set) The Book with No Pictures by B.J. Novak - kids love when adults have to do weird things I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen - perfect opportunity to do a lot of funny voices The Mitten by Jan Brett - a whole bunch of animals squeeze into a mitten. That's the whole thing. It's great. The Very Cranky Bear by Nick Bland - and the rest of the series. These are fun to read because they rhyme. Jonathan Stutzman - my kids LOVE Tiny T. Rex and the Llama series. We haven't read the others An Elephant & Piggie by Mo Willems - we have this entire series, they are a delight. An elephant and pig are very silly friends. Good drawings Dr. Seuss - be careful with him though, his books are quite long and can be hard to read, so I recommend waiting until your kids are a bit older. But The Lorax slaps and my personal favourite as a kid was The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins

Other: Still Alice by Lisa Genova - or any of her books really. She is a neuroscientist and her books are really interesting explorations of different disorders. Book is better than the movie Warm Bodies by Issac Marion - zombie Romeo and Juliet Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder - a novel that is also an intro to philosophy course Calvin and Hobbes - I own all of them, so excited for when my kids can understand them. I also love The Far Side, Zits, and the earlier Dilbert comics The Women in Black by Madeleine St. John - this book is absolutely charming. I saw the Netflix movie and then bought it right away.

*I avoid true crime because I have heard that the genre causes harassment to victim's families

General Note: I am aware that some of these authors are now considered controversial, some for more serious reasons than others. Sometimes flawed people make really good art. I mean, flawed people make all art because nobody on earth is perfect.

[francesminos-tt]

Joffron Pride and Prejudice au

part 2

A very much requested one. The plot does not follow the Jane Austen original closely! I just took some of the characteristics of Lizzy and Mr. Darcy. Hope you will like it.

“Your letters, boys.” Rhaenyra entered the room shared by her three omega sons with a stack of letters under her arms, “There is one for Jace, and two for Luke.”

“Thank you, mother.” Jacaerys took his letter from Rhaenyra, but didn’t open it. He continued telling stories to his toddler brothers, Aegon and Viserys. Rhaenyra remarried after Harwin had passed away, so Aegon and Viserys were their half-brothers.

The three omegas doted on the two little boys; Jacaerys would tell stories to the boys, both from a book or simply made up by Jace at the moment. Lucerys would gift them handmade handkerchiefs with intricate embroideries, or mend their clothing if necessary. Joffrey had neither the eloquence nor the skilled hands for needlework, so he would bring back snacks from the street, or take the boys out for an adventure into the woods.

“Thanks, mama.” Lucerys got up to give their mother a loud kiss on the cheek before taking his own letters from her, “Do you want to sit down? I can tell Elinda to make you tea.”

Elinda had been their housemaid as long as the brothers could remember. She was gentle, but very capable. The house couldn’t survive without her.

“Don’t bother. I need to return some of my own letters. I’ll be in the library, boys.” Rhaenyra walked around the room and kissed each of her son’s cheek before leaving the room.

“Who do these letters come from?” Joffrey asked his two brothers after their mother’s footsteps disappeared down the corridor, “Let me guess, Mr. Stark for Jace, and Uncle Aemond for Luke.”

“Who’s Mr. Stark?” Little Aegon asked, lifting his head from Jacaerys’s lap.

“Nobody.” Jacaerys replied before Joffrey could say anything. The eldest Velaryon shot a warning glare at his big-mouth brother.

“Aemond invites us to us to visit his estate.” Lucerys chimed in after browsing his letters, “It’s at the other side of town. We need carriage to go there. I don’t know if mother will agree to this.”

“Do you mean the mansion on Aegon’s Hill?” Joffrey looked outside their window in the direction of the famous estate, “What’s it called? The Red Keep?”

The brothers stayed in one of their stepfather father Daemon’s estate outside of town. It was more of a cottage than a mansion, but it was comfortable and spacious enough to accommodate the whole family. The cottage was located near the Kingswood, giving it an unmatched view of beautiful natural greens. Joffrey loved their family house, but he had to admit that it was located too far from the city that it was hard for stay late in a ball. If they wanted to go into the city, they would have to rent a carriage as well as a rider.

“Yes.” Lucerys replied, “Aemond says here that it will be a ball held in the Keep’s ballroom. His family will all be there, too.”

At hearing Lucerys’s words, Joffrey’s thoughts immediately went to Daeron. Aemond’s family would attend the ball, which meant Daeron would be there too. Joffrey’s last encounter with his youngest uncle was not pleasant, to say the least. Daeron might appear polite and charming, but Joffrey could feel the arrogance underneath. Daeron seemed to think omegas as nothing more than wife materials, unable to live on their own without the protection of alphas. Joffrey hated it. He hated being dismissed, especially not by his handsome uncle. He didn't know how Aemond was treating Lucerys, but he would be furious if Aemond shared Daeron’s view.

“Including Lady Alicent and Lord Otto?” Jacaerys asked.

Lady Alicent was the second wife of their grandfather Viserys, the eldest daughter of Lord Otto, a former clergyman from Old Town. Joffrey never met his step grandmother, not that he could remember, for Rhaenyra had cut off the ties to her family shortly after Joffrey was born. However, he could tell the lady was not an easygoing woman from his brothers’ looks.

“I suppose.” Lucerys shrugged and put down the letter, “I have to ask mother before I send out a reply.”

“Is Uncle Aemond in charge of grandfather’s estates now?” Jacaerys finished his storytelling and sent the boys downstairs for snacks before turning to Lucerys, “How about Uncle Aegon? I thought he’s the heir.”

“Uncle Aegon left for Lys a few years ago. Aemond wouldn't tell me the detail of Uncle Aegon’s departure, but I suspect he’s leaving the continent to avoid lawsuit.” Lucerys carefully folded the two letters sent by Aemond and flattened them on his lap, “Aemond has been taking care of the Red Keep and other estates since grandfather passed away.”

“He’s bloody rich then.” Joffrey commented, finally able to use his vulgar words since the little boys were gone.

“God, Joffrey.” Jacaerys sighed helplessly, “How many times do I have to tell you not to speak like that? You will make mother look bad for failing to educate her omega son properly.”

“Relax, Jace. Nobody talks to me, so nobody will notice my distasteful use of words.” Joffrey waved his hands dismissively, “Besides, if anyone dares to speak ill of mother, I will make them shut up.”

“Aemond is very affluent, yes.” Lucerys spoke, stopping another argument between Jacaerys and Joffrey in time, “10 thousand gold dragons per year.”

“Wicked!” Joffrey blew a whistle, “Is that why you are being friendly with him?”

“Perhaps.” Lucerys smiled, “Aemond is, well, let’s say very interesting to be around with.”

“Luke, if you don’t like Uncle Aemond in that way, better not to get yourself too involved.” Jacaerys warned, always the worrying big brother, “Mother won’t want us marrying solely for money.”

“Of course,” Lucerys agreed, “but who’s to say I don’t like Aemond? I find our uncle quite interesting, especially when he’s trying to flirt with me. You will be shocked about the number of love poems he can quote when he’s trying to compliment my hair.”

Joffrey scrunched his nose. He didn't want to picture a very serious Uncle Aemond reciting love poems to his brother with a straight face. Could you imagine? Like, the eye patch?

“I am just reminding you to put your own feelings first.” Jacaerys said, finally opening his own letter, “Oh, it’s from Cregan.”

“Mr. Stark, you mean?” Joffrey exchanged a knowing smile with Lucerys, “What did our good captain say in the letter? Or is it too private to share?”

Captain Cregan Stark had recently returned from the front line. He had spent the past three years fighting white walkers and wildlings beyond the wall, and made a good name of himself. He was the heir of House Stark, the future owner of the biggest mansion in the North, Winterfell. Despite their ancient origin, the Stark estate did not have much to offer. The North was a barren land, filled with unexplored woods, wild animals, and boring plains. No gardens, no nice little trails to take a walk in, no flowers, etc. The only thing that could be of interest was the snow. It was said that the whole land would be covered in inches-thick snow in winter, transforming the land into a fairytale place. All in all, Cregan Stark was an honorable soldier with a decent income, but he was not a desirable partner if someone was looking for a fortune. Just as Daeron said.

“We don't discuss anything inappropriate in the letter.” Jacaerys threw his thimble at Joffrey, “Actually, he mentioned the ball to be held in the Red Keep, and asked if I would attend.”

“I guess we are going to the ball after all.” Joffrey caught the thimble thrown at him in mid-air with a swift wave of his hand, “Since both of you are well anticipated. Hope you don't mind me tagging along. There had to be someone standing guard for you.”

“Don't say things like that, Joff.” Lucerys spoke, “I am sure you will be very welcomed there too.”

“I am not sure if I will go yet,” Jacaerys frowned, “I don't want to spend too much on carriages.”

“Don't worry.” Joffrey put the thimble down in the basket before getting up from his armchair, “I am sure mother will be more than happy to aid in her sons’ relationships.”

“Where are you going? It’s almost time for tea.”

“To the market. Don't wait for me!” Joffrey was out of the room before Jacaerys could stop him, “I will talk to mother after I get back.”

“Make sure to bring an umbrella with you, Joff!” Jacaerys raised his voice, “It’s about to rain!”

“Will do!” Joffrey shouted back.

It started to drizzle before Joffrey could make it to the market, but the rain was too gentle to use an umbrella, at least in Joffrey’s books. Instead, he took a sharp inhale and lifted his head, letting the rain drops hit his face. The earthy scent of grass and rain lifted Joffrey’s spirit immediately. He always loved nature, more than any luxurious ball.

Joffrey didn’t have a specific appointment. He only left the cottage because he felt somewhat left out by his two brothers, who were obviously in love. Jacaerys definitely had something going on with Cregan, and Joffrey could tell Lucerys was genuinely interested in Uncle Aemond, no matter how he pretended to be otherwise. Joffrey, however, never developed such feelings for anyone. He always tried to find other meaning of life than love.

By the time Joffrey arrived at the market, the train of his dress had already been ruined by dirt. The omega seemed to pay no mind to it, though. Joffrey walked briskly down the street, admiring the nicely decorated shop windows. He had no annual income yet, but sometimes he helped at the local bakery to get some extra coins. He had been saving to buy his mother a new bonnet.

“Hey, Joff!” A boy waved at Joffrey from a tailor shop, “What are you doing here? You are all soaked!”

“Hi, Ben!” Joffrey waved back.

Benjicot Blackwood was an apprentice at the tailor shop, a couple of years younger than Joffrey, but had already presented as an alpha. They met at the bakery where Joffrey worked. Ben would come to the bakery to get some pudding to take home, and Joffrey would make sure to save him a batch from the products.

Benjicot rushed out of the shop and dragged Joffrey in. Before the omega could realize what was happening, Benjicot had already put a dry cotton towel over his head.

“Come, dry yourself. You will get sick walking around like that.”

“I am fine. It’s just a drizzle.” Joffrey said, but he began to dry his hair nonetheless. He knew better not to argue with a worried Ben.

“I’ve heard there is a sweat sickness in the North. Better safe than sorry.” Benjicot said. He had become quite protective of Joffrey ever since the omega presented.

“Who told you that?” Joffrey squeezed his dark curls over the cotton, letting the cloth absorb the moisture, “Since when did you become a North expert?”

“It is true.” Another voice chimed in, “The sweat sickness is no joke. Perhaps you should listen to your friend’s advice, Mr. Joffrey.”

Who would call him Mr. Joffrey? The omega turned his head, only to find the newcomer was none other than Captain Cregan Stark in his army uniform.

“Mr. Stark!” Joffrey’s eyes widened in surprise, “What a lovely coincidence!”

“Good afternoon.” Cregan smiled and bowed his head politely, “I didn’t expect to see you here either. Are you shopping for something?”

Joffrey noticed the handsome captain kept looking behind him.

“No, I am just going out for a walk.” Joffrey replied in an equally polite manner, but he couldn't hide the chuckle in his voice, “It’s a shame my brother can't join me.”

“Oh.” Cregan said lamely, blushing like a boy caught in the middle of a prank, “I see.”

“Can I ask why you are here, Mr. Stark, if you don't find my question too intruding?”

“Cregan’s here to look for some new gloves as a gift.” Benjicot spoke, elbowing the other alpha, “For your lover, isn’t it?”

“Stop it, Ben.” Cregan hissed, but the deep blush on his face already told Joffrey all the omega needed to know.

“That’s very sweet of you, Mr. Stark.” Joffrey smiled, “May I offer some suggestions?”

“You will?” Cregan’s face lit up, “That’s wonderful! I have no idea which to choose.”

Joffrey tried his best to hold back the laugh. He could see why Jacaerys took a liking in the alpha. Cregan’s clumsy and awkwardness was quite cute.

“Do you know who his lover is, Joff?” Benjicot asked, clearly noticing something between the two.

“I have a pretty good idea, but I won't tell you without Mr. Stark’s consent.” Joffrey gave the towel back to his friend, “Don’t worry. I think you will know soon enough.”

Benjicot pouted, but he had no time to ask for more detail as another rush of customers entered the shop.

“Thank you so much, Mr. Joffrey.” Cregan said, offering his arm to Joffrey as per courtesy, “I will be truly lost without you.”

“No problem. I am glad to help.” Joffrey hooked his hand into Cregan’s arm as they walked to the showcase where all the gloves were, “Something moderate will be best. Maybe some subtle embroidery. As for fabric, I would say silk. Jace has small hands, so silk can accentuates his delicate bones the best.”

Cregan nodded to every word Joffrey said. The alpha seemed to be taking note in his heart about Jacaerys’s preferences. It warmed Joffrey’s heart to have someone so devoted to his brother. Jace deserved every bit of love Cregan could offer.

They were going through the third pair of silk gloves when a familiar voice came from behind.

“Nephew?”

Joffrey turned, but the alpha behind was standing too close that he nearly bumped his nose on the board chest. A strong scent of incense invaded Joffrey’s nostrils, so pungent and invasive that the omega almost choked. It didn’t take Joffrey long to realize who the alpha was. Who else could have such breathtakingly handsome face and silver hair except for his uncle Daeron?

“Good day, Uncle.” Joffrey cleared his throat, trying to get rid of the bitter taste in his mouth, “Coming down for a shopping trip?”

It was obvious that Daeron lived in the Targaryen estate, the Red Keep, up Aegon’s Hill, so he had to literally come down, if he needed to shop in the market.

“I can ask you the same question, nephew.” Daeron’s eyes laned on Joffrey’s hand, which still rested in the hook of Cregan’s arm, “What are you doing here?”

“What else can I do in a tailor’s shop?” Joffrey retorted. He didn’t mean to sound rude, but he couldn’t help it, especially with Daeron’s disapproving gaze. Joffrey didn’t need Daeron to judge him.

“What are you doing with my unmated omega nephew, Captain?” Daeron turned to Cregan, “I would say you two are on a shopping date if I didn’t know better.”

“I am just helping Mr. Stark choose a gift.” Joffrey interrupted before Cregan could speak, “I don’t appreciate what you are implying, uncle.”

“You are an unmated omega. You shouldn’t be wandering around by your own, not to mention with another alpha.” Daeron said in a low voice, as if he feared someone might find out about Joffrey’s inappropriate behavior.

“I am not a nun!” Joffrey raised his voice, caring not a bit about unmated omega shit, “I can go wherever I want and talk to whoever I like. It is none of your business.”

“You are my nephew.” Daeron said, clasping his hands together behind his back to stop himself from touching Joffrey, “As your alpha relative, I have the responsibility to protect your honor.”

“You have no right to tell me what to do.” Joffrey hissed, the initial surprise to see Daeron here now turned into fury, “I know you no better than Mr. Stark. No, you know what? I know him better than you. At least Mr. Stark doesn’t treat me like a lesser being.”

“I think I better go.” Cregan whispered, trying to calm the furious omega, “Maybe you should talk with your uncle alone, Mr. Joffrey.”

“No need.” Joffrey pulled his hand back from Cregan’s arm, “I will go, since my presence irritates my uncle so much.”

Joffrey stomped out of the tailor shop, furious and hurt. How could Daeron see him like that? He was not an emotionless doll. He had feelings. He had thoughts. He didn’t want to be stranded in a gilded house, like a pretty decoration. He would gladly stay single if marriage meant giving up his freedom.

The drizzle had become a light shower. Joffrey was so frustrated that he forgot his umbrella at the shop. He had no choice but to run in the shower, and soon he was soaked from head to toe. Joffrey kept running, mud splashing on his shoes and dress, but he couldn’t care less now. He needed to run as far away from Daeron as possible.

“Wait, Joffrey!”

Joffrey heard footsteps following him, as well as Daeron’s voice over the rain. Joffrey didn’t stop, only running faster.

“I am sorry, Joffrey! Can you at least stop and get your umbrella?”

“Fuck off!” Joffrey shouted, hurdling a wooden fence to enter a shortcut back to the cottage, “I don’t need your pity!”

Joffrey thought Daeron would follow him all the way back, but Daeron’s footsteps died down as he ran across a muddy field.

Hypocrite, Joffrey thought, pretending the burn in his eyes was caused only by the rain.

[daisychains334]

about time i did an introduction, i suppose…

hi, i’m daisy (she/her)

i am a lover of this world and the creativity within it.

after all, earth without ‘art’ would only be ‘eh.’ :)

here’s a few things about me <3

*•💿୨⎯music ⎯୧💿•*

artists/bands: lana del rey, artic monkeys, tv girl, fiona apple, mitski, smashing pumpkins, nirvana, hole, queen, chappell roan, the cure, boygenius, lorde, phoebe bridgers, foo fighters, wolf alice, oasis, taylor swift, arcade fire, ethel cain

albums: french exit, when the pawn, mtv unplugged, the rise and fall of a midwest princess, pure heroine, punisher, the record, in utero, live through this, evermore

+⭐️୨⎯media⎯୧⭐️+

books: the mysterious benedict society, the book thief, pride and prejudice, a good girl’s guide to murder, the kingkiller chronicles, enola holmes, we were liars, genuine fraud, how to be perfect, folk of the air series, humor me

authors: e. lockhart, sylvia plath, jane austen, markus zusak

movies/musicals: hamilton, little shop, enola holmes (again), wonka, the greatest showman, pride and prejudice (again), elemental (it is a BANGER ok??), 10 things i hate about you

shows: ted lasso, everything sucks!, heartstopper, i am not okay with this, cowboy bebop, mtv’s downtown

*🎀୨⎯other⎯୧🎀*

ideologies i believe strongly in: free palestine, girls protect girls, socialism or just general anti capitalism, freedom of religion without freedom of hate speech “because” of religion, black lives matter, pro-choice, feminism, love is love, trans rights are human rights.

things i love: reading, fashion history, fall, old dogs, sunshine, naps, “weird” animals, the idea that things are only worth what we’re willing to give up for them, academia type aesthetics, chanel, tea and coffee equally, thrift shopping, poetry, quiet but not quite silence, libraries, cafes, hot showers, vivienne westwood, grammar, rain puddles

things i collect: cd’s and vinyl, dice, playbills, seashells, polaroids, sweaters, rings

and here’s a little guide to my tags so you can navigate my page!!

#🪴୨⎯ tags⎯୧🪴#

#daisy’s writing things ~ shitposts i make about writing, whether that be tips, encouragement to others writers, or simply rants about how it annoys the hell out of me lol

#daisy’s random things ~ pure shitposts about no particular topic, just random things i happen to think of…

#daisy’s work ~ writing, poetry, art, etc. that is my creation :)

#daisy’s quotes ~ quotes, lyrics, or excerpts from poems or books that i really like!

#daisy’s mood boards ~ a curated vibe about a particular aesthetic or lifestyle i’m really into, expressed through quotes, writing, or pictures

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(sometimes there may be multiple of these tags on one post if the post includes multiple of these)

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[sasha4books]

List of Banned Book to Pick From

(Note: Check trigger warmings for all books)

Banned Book Club by Kim Hyun Sook et al

A Bad Kitty Christmas by Nick Bruel

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

Alice Austen Lived Here by Alex Gino

All American Boys by Jason Reynolds et al

All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson

All Because You Matter by Tami Charles et al

All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir

All The Bright Places by Jennifer Niven

Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal

Almost Perfect by Brian Katcher

American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang

Ana on the Edge by A.J. Sass

Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

Flamer by Mike Curaton

The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

Sold by Patricia McCormick

Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison

Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck

The Chocolate War, by Robert Cormier

The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger

Blood and Chocolate, by Annette Curtis Klause

Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi

Drama, by Raina Telgemeier

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, by Sherman Alexie

George by Alex Gino

I Am Jazz by Jessica Herthel and Jazz Jennings, illustrated by Shelagh McNicholas

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

Ulysses by James Joyce

Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov

The Naked Lunch by William Burroughs

Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

Something Happened in Our Town: A Child’s Story About Racial Injustice by Marianne Celano, Marietta Collins, and Ann Hazzard, illustrated by Jennifer Zivoin

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume

Before We Were Free by Julia Alvarez

Bodies Are Cook by Tyler Feder

Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire

[thereadingchallengechallenge]

Quick Review: Alice Austen Lived Here by Alex Gino Rating: 5/5

“Out of more than a hundred sculptures in New York City recognising historical figures, fewer than ten are of women, and we think that’s wrong. Alice Austen represents Staten Island, and we hope that you will choose her for your project. It’s time Ms. Liberty had someone to talk to.”

A delightful little book about two nonbinary kids learning about their local queer history for a school project - to the disgust of their fuddy-duddy History teacher. Sam and TJ were charming souls and I loved that they were surrounded by other queer people - Jess and Val, a couple living in Sam's building, and Leslie, an elder lesbian with a dog that Sam helps look after. A wonderful little read for anyone who needs reminding - or informing - that queer people have always been here.

[transbookoftheday]

Leave Trans Kids Alone

Inspired by David Tennant's "Leave Trans Kids Alone You Absolute Freaks" shirt, here are some amazing trans middle grade and picture books you should read:

Book titles:

99% Chance of Magic by Amy Eleanor Heart, Abbey Darling and Luna Merbruja

Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston by Esme Symes-Smith

Jamie by L.D. Lapinski

Camp QUILTBAG by Nicole Melleby and A. J. Sass

Dear Mothman by Robin Gow

Moonflower by Kacen Callender

Joy, to the World by Kai Shappley and Lisa Bunker

Ana on the Edge by A.J. Sass

Girl Haven by Lilah Sturges, Meaghan Carter and Joamette Gil

Obie Is Man Enough by Schuyler Bailar

Alice Austen Lived Here by Alex Gino

The House That Whispers by Lin Thompson

Both Can Be True by Jules Machias

The Tea Dragon Festival by K. O'Neill

Different Kinds of Fruit by Kyle Lukoff

Jude Saves the World by Ronnie Riley

Tiger Honor by Yoon Ha Lee

The Ship We Built by Lexie Bean

Rabbit Chase by Elizabeth Lapensee, KC Oster and Aarin Dokum

Skating on Mars by Caroline Huntoon

Tally the Witch by Molly Landgraff

The Beautiful Something Else by Ash Van Otterloo

The Deep & Dark Blue by Niki Smith

The Fabulous Zed Watson! by Basil Sylvester and Kevin Sylvester

The Ojja-Wojja by Magdalene Visaggio and Jenn St-Onge

Too Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff

The One Who Loves You the Most by medina

Me and My Dysphoria Monster by Laura Kate Dale and Hui Qing Ang

When Aidan Became A Brother by Kyle Lukoff and Kaylani Juanita

Calvin by J.R. Ford, Vanessa Ford and Kayla Harren

[lgbtqreads]

hi! i’m looking for some nonbinary/trans books. preferably middle grade, maybe younger YA. queer joy is a bonus!

You got it! There are all MG, with asterisks signifying books coming later in the year:

Trans Boys:

Obie is Man Enough by Schuyler Bailar

The Ship We Built by Lexie Bean

Dear Mothman by Robin Gow

The Other Boy by M.G. Hennessey

Too Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff

Trans Girls:

Zenobia July by Lisa Bunker

Joy, to the World by Lisa Bunker and Kai Shappley

Melissa by Alex Gino

Gracefully Grayson by Ami Polonsky

The Deep & Dark Blue by Niki Smith (Graphic Novel)

The Ojja-Wojja by Magdalene Visaggio (text) and Jenn St-Onge (illustration) (Graphic Novel)

Nonbinary MCs:

*Deephaven by Ethan M. Aldridge

Moonflower by Kacen Callender

Alice Austen Lived Here by Alex Gino

*Green by Alex Gino

*The Lonely Book by Meg Grehan

Skating on Mars by Caroline Huntoon

*Elle Campbell Saves Their Saturday by Ben Kahn

Both Can Be True by Jules Machias (Genderfluid)

The One Who Loves You Most by medina – A

Rabbit Chase by Elizabeth LaPensée and K.C. Oster (Graphic Novel)

Tiger Honor by Yoon Ha Lee

Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston by Esme Symes-Smith

The Beautiful Something Else by Ash Van Otterloo

Spin With Me by Ami Polonsky

Jude Saves the World by Ronnie Riley

Ana on the Edge by A.J. Sass

Ellen Outside the Lines by AJ Sass

Camp QUILTBAG by Nicole Melleby and AJ Sass

The Fabulous Zeb Watson! by Kevin Sylvester and Basil Sylvester

The Best Liars in Riverview by Lin Thompson

The House that Whispers by Lin Thompson (Amz)

*The Otherwoods by Justine Pucella Winans

There is also very significant nonbinary representation in Different Kinds of Fruit by Kyle Lukoff, Twelfth by Janet Key, and A Touch of Ruckus by Ash Van Otterloo.

In younger YA, there's not a ton, but I'd definitely give a shout to the genderqueer paranormal Out of Salem by Hal Schrieve, and I think the trans girl graphic novel romance Cheer Up! could work too!

(If you want all these links on one page, and/or to track ones coming up even further in the future, here's the MG page: https://lgbtqreads.com/middle-grade/)

[oldfangirl81]

I have an actual library card again. My goal is to read more this year.

I need recommendations please!

Some mix of these would be great.

• Queer romance

• Asexual romance

• Urban Fantasy

• Paranormal Romance

• Fake Dating to Real Dating

• Anything with dragons or kitsune

Below the cut are ones on the TBR list I'm creating if you also need ideas. I'll add as I get more recs. And I'll link eventually to a review post as I read them.

Conventionally Yours by Annabeth Albert

Fake Dating The Prince by Ashlyn Kane

She Drives Me Crazy by Kelly Quindlen

Alice Austen Lived Here by Alex Gino

The Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron

Melissa by Alex Gino

Your Lonely Nights Are Over by Adam Sass

Just Your Local Bisexual Disaster by Andrea Mosqueda

If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo

That Time I Got Drunk and Saved A Demon by Kimberly Lemming

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

The Last Sun by KD Edwards

Ace of Hearts by Lucy Mason

The Romance Recipe by Ruby Barrett

Jay's Gay Agenda by Jason June

A Dash of Salt and Pepper by Kosoko Jackson

The Engineer by CS Poe

After the Dragons by Cynthia Zhang

Runebinder by Alex R Kahler

Rare Vigilance by MA Grant

The Witch King by HE Edgmon

Robin Hood Vol 1 by Pat Strand

Dreidel Date by Eliana West

[amphiptere]

So there are a lot of ASMR videos of people reading the first chapter of a book but there are far fewer where people then proceed to read the entire book and as someone fond of finishing books, these appeal to me a lot more. I've made a list of Youtube playlists which read books in full, here they are below the cut. Most are public domain (as they should be) but some unfortunately are not. Titles are listed alphabetically. Please let me know if I'm missing any books here, I'd love to grow the list!

A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkkOTK0NV68&list=PLpNULLlab16ThYI89eP2pF6IWb1lht0de https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO8w5Kxnp_c&list=PLixhERGNwuH0j2BjkmEOErsV46mKx_wBv (alternative) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-0KW2M4AVs (alternative) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3JG2UGOSFI&list=PLoMHYOaXcv7iRop5Z9eF_I2BG-I5NqgYD&pp=iAQB (alternative) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBPMN6gaBnM (alternative) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnagKqzwbhk (alternative)

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co_tEU11TiI&list=PLpNULLlab16Q8uK1Gzacs46NatSm3JvgA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLbRPBgH6tA&list=PLCdPdPaGwxIuVDhkWgt1CSanEjT0DGR0j&index=1 (alternative) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCwW04boMtw&list=PLixhERGNwuH09vquZl6TwY8qAvLtCqa2s&index=1 (alternative)

A Little Princess, Frances Hodge Burnett https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxmjwYEQrEQ&list=PLCdPdPaGwxIulbWjZ5LbfJaTNbJWxztX7

Coraline, Neil Gaiman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3aw6Sb3Djk&list=PLcnoOW1ZgX4fj1oyKC3XOXhIDg7euqOjj

Emma, Jane Austen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z__sdrNrdPA&list=PL3lPIOSZjFjgZn1Yo3YpXtT_wWuHaKW2q (incomplete, but still being uploaded to)

Frankenstein, Mary Shelley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnUTfpYFgsc&list=PLCdPdPaGwxIs8lC7WRqc2tTE8Cp6r5FiZ&index=1

The Great Gatsby, F Scott Fitzgerald https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeTQBX_n_uM&list=PLpNULLlab16QAJPGfzAaJcPTATTh4zhks

Heartstopper volumes 1-5, Alice Oseman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ASfBMKvjUQ&list=PLxs4Ya8eGrnUGDBeH2UPrqtu4Ai9kctzj [Heartstopper is available to read for free, legally online on the webcomic site Tapas (https://tapas.io/episode/428109), where author Alice Oseman links her patreon www.patreon.com/aliceoseman and promotes charities. If you read along on the website while playing this video, ad revenue from having the page open will be donated to her current selected charity, or you can make a donation of your choosing. She features the Albert Kennedy Trust, The Okra Project (www.theokraproject.com/), Black Lives Matter (blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/), African Rainbow Family (africanrainbowfamily.org/), UK Black Pride (www.ukblackpride.org.uk/), Trans Women of Color Collective, Imaan LGBTQI Muslim Support (www.justgiving.com/imaan-lgbtqi), Gendered Intelligence (genderedintelligence.co.uk/), Rainbow Noir (rainbownoirmcr.com/), Black Trans Alliance (www.blacktransalliance.org/), fiveforfive (www.fiveforfive.co.uk/give), Small Trans Library Glasgow (www.paypal.com/pools/c/8nwkSOqDCS), Trans Mutual Aid Manchester (PayPal.me/TMAMCR), Lambdaistanbul (www.lambdaistanbul.org/s/), Social Policy Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Studies Association (https://spod.org.tr/destekcimiz-olun/), Ukraine Crisis Fundraiser (donate.chooselove.org/campaigns/ukraine-appeal/), Not a Phase (https://notaphase.org/), The Outside Project (https://lgbtiqoutside.org/), London Trans+ Pride 2023 (https://gofundme.com/f/london-trans-pride-2023), Trans Pride Brighton (transpridebrighton.org/donate/), Gender GP (www.gendergp.com/the-gendergp-fund/), Rainbow Migration (www.rainbowmigration.org.uk/), Háttér Society (https://en.hatter.hu/), Loving Me (linktr.ee/lovingmerefuge), TransgenderNI (https://transgenderni.org.uk/), Scottish Trans (https://www.scottishtrans.org/support-us/), Transanta (https://www.transanta.com/),

The Hobbit, J R R Tolkien https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMowhwgk-us&list=PLG_Q2teizkJWGhKu87JAyCU0MdjyloiQp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xk8kVZkPD8&list=PL0AdMHk9MvMmWtaNOfnATwZaGwta8He8x (alternative)

It Ends With Us, Colleen Hoover https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ewt1imiy7ag&list=PL8pqh8auXpxxk3tkwA26dbov5j-CpNxO3

Jane Eyre, Charlotte Brontë https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtXIOlrtpK8&list=PLCdPdPaGwxIt4ZE9hXrZOvA29YfwwTwMa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA7lcdFBcls&list=PLzk4WchLL98RlQeLT47l9sjVRt1A4IHRq (alternative, though this person didn’t finish the book)

Little Women, Louisa May Alcott https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JI4lzPOV0l4&list=PLCdPdPaGwxIvMEcN68nahcNUQgsI5P7Ui&index=1

The Locked Door, Freida McFadden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uikICxpgJdA&list=PLcnoOW1ZgX4fpY9mnR6Xwak-MVx40KLF3&index=1

The Portrait of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nXRz0fcXrQ&t=1564s (full) https://www.youtube.com/@VoxAkuma/search?query=dorian%20gray (chapters 1-10)

Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNBeqZMyBr0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dUpv2-oYC4&list=PLHnQyWRZbpKp4DYYpgnjH1G5TALyUSb0V (alternative)

The Railway Children, E Nesbit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J68qeGYUE4o&list=PLHfInBjPv6hJMDFTt47pFgNUCEdQz1UwV

Sherlock Holmes short stories, Arthur Conan Doyle (the full novels in this playlist are incomplete) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqXTBz5DzMk&list=PLixhERGNwuH17xkVj-Il7kkh6ZXyJuQYF

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Robert Louis Stevenson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UKjli-Ei-8&list=PLixhERGNwuH2vSfgNkZsNDXsIb7BvTejV

The Time Machine, H G Wells https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NGUUM4d7kc&list=PLpNULLlab16R8wtJ2wwN5IdU3xqQxYgJd&index=2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKOnV8kzYwE&list=PLyuRs8VU5XMN6C4RCPoj7lj_tY3mIvxxX (alternative)

Twilight, Stephanie Meyer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ztqh1IgLrZE&list=PLzBuApkiDv3OpM3YfJRhW-7o_lSKlMI38

The Woman In Me, Britney Spears https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7vhEWHX03g&list=PLcnoOW1ZgX4fyUp0oLA25ZMq0fxSDcGhp

[impishmisconception901]

Welcome To My Ramblings

Hi, I am ImpishMisconception.

I am 37 years old, just had my birthday on September 1st. I am single and I don't have any children. I live in Toronto Ontario Canada.

I don't work, I live on ODSP (disability) as my only source of income.

My pronouns are she/her and they/them. (These pronouns may change and I will update them if need be as I continue discovering myself.)

I am a Cis female and for now identify as Cis female (which may change or may not, I do not know right now.)

I am Asexual and Bi-romantic. (This is subject to change as I learn more about myself, I maybe Bisexual or Panromantic or Pansexual. I don't know right now.)

I have Autism, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Depression, Anxiety, and Vertigo.

I was homeschooled by Christian (Protestant) Conservative parents and indoctrinated into Christianity.

I am now an Atheist and have been for about four years now.

My hobbies are going for walks, reading, playing hidden object games, playing Mahjong, playing The Sims, listening to music, daydreaming, watching YouTube videos, watching movies, and watching reruns of the TV shows Granada's Sherlock Holmes starring Jeremy Brett, Mash, Friends, The Big Bang Theory, and Star Trek TNG.

As for what kind of books I like, well here is a list of my top ten favourite books.

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

Pride And Prejudice by Jane Austen

Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine

The Phantom Of The Opera by Gaston Leroux

Gone With The Wind by Margaret Mitchell

Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

Around The World In 80 Days by Jules Verne

Philosophy for Dummies by Tom Morris

A Tale Of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

I also love reading Shakespeare and the original Sherlock Holmes mysteries by Sir Author Conan Doyle.

(The above book list is subject to change as I read more books.)

As for what music I like, I am on Spotify so feel free to click and follow to see what music I listen to - https://open.spotify.com/user/1o69jk1m6k59cilaskhlziw19?si=7c4e116e5e274735

As for the movies I like, I love musicals, comedies and romance and romcoms are my addiction. I also am a huge fan of Disney/Pixar movies.

Here is a list of my top ten favourite movies.

The Phantom Of The Opera 1929, 1990, and 2004 versions. (Yes, I know the 1990 version is a miniseries but I am counting it as a movie for this list.)

Pride And Prejudice 2005 version.

The Princess Bride

Ever After

Gone With The Wind

The Lake House

A League Of Their Own

Monty Python's The Holy Grail and The Life Of Brian

Airplane

The Devil Wears Prada

List of my top ten favourite Disney. (All the Disney movies I list are the original versions, none of the live-action remakes.)

Dumbo

Sleeping Beauty

Beauty And The Beast

Aladdin

Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs

Mary Poppins

The Sword In The Stone

The Jungle Book

The Emporer's New Groove

Mulan

Here are my top ten favourite movies that are honourable mentions.

The Sound Of Music

Dead Poet's Society

Good Morning Vietnam

You've Got Mail

Four Weddings And A Funeral

French Kiss

The Adventures Of Robin Hood

The Cutting Edge

Titanic

Mrs.Doubtfire

Here are my top ten favourite Disney movies that are honourable mentions. (Again originals, no live-action remakes.)

The Rescuers Down Under

The Little Mermaid

The Lion King

Robin Hood

Cinderella

Pocahontas

Alice In Wonderland

Pinnochio

Tangled

The Aristocats

I am also a fan of Disney/Pixar movies and here is a list of my top five favourite Disney/Pixar movies. (All originals no live-action remakes. Sorry there aren't ten, I haven't seen that many Disney/Pixar movies. )

Toy Story

Inside Out

Wall-E

Finding Nemo

Cars

Here are some other children's movies I enjoy that aren't Disney/Pixar

The Wizard Of Oz

Madeline Lost In Paris

Hook

Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory

Shrek

Happy Feet

Jumanji

Here is a list of my top ten favourite Halloween movies.

Beetlejuice

Ghostbusters 1984 version

Hocus Pocus 1993 version

The Nightmare Before Christmas

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Young Frankenstein

Dracula 1931 version

Dr.Jekyll And Mr.Hyde 1931 version

The Addams Family 1991 version

Hotel Transylvania movie series

I also enjoy the whole Halloweentown movie series and both Twitches movies.

Here is a list of my top ten favourite Christmas movies.

A Christmas Carol 1951 version

White Christmas

Miracle On 34th Street 1947 version

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Scrooged

The Santa Clause

Polar Express

Christmas With The Kranks

It's A Wonderful Life

Mickey's Once Upon A Christmas

(The above movie lists are subject to change as I watch more movies.)

So, that's about me, which is what this blog will be about.

I will just ramble on about whatever whenever. I make no promises about how often I will update the blog. I will just ramble on about whatever I am thinking or feeling or whatever whenever the mood hits me.

I am also on Reddit so feel free to follow me there if you want to - https://www.reddit.com/user/ImpishMisconception/

I am on YouTube but I don't make videos, I just watch stuff but feel free to follow me there as well if you want to - https://www.youtube.com/@impishmisconception7762/featured

If there's anything else you want to know about me, please ask.