Holiday wish list

[rachelmanija]

In case anyone feels like doing something to make my winter that much cheerier, here are some possibilities:

1. Donate to my beloved Virginia Avenue Project, a mentoring-via-arts organization which I've volunteered with for the last fifteen years. They do great work, and are strapped for funds due to the recession. Feel free to say I sent you if you do so!

2. Donate money or used books (if they're in good condition) to Reader to Reader, an organization which gives books to needy libraries, including on Native American reservations. They are particularly looking for manga for the latter, and also books by and/or about Indians.

3. Mail me baked goods, mix CDs, used books, or other goodies you think I might appreciate. In case you already own any books you're looking to unload and I'm looking to acquire, here is my Bookmooch wish list. I'm also including my Amazon wish list just in case because it has some older stuff on it, but that's mostly new stuff and I'm not actually asking anyone to buy me new stuff.

I'll put up my own "up for grabs" list later, in case I have anything anyone might want.

Finally, in the category of "not actually a gift but feels like one," an enthusiastic review of Steam-Powered: Lesbian Steampunk (forthcoming on January 25), right here.

Comments

Cherry Ames

[libraryfrog.blogspot.com]

I wasn't a member of book mooch, but I have an extra copy of Cherry Ames at Spencer, which I can send you.

I have copies of Mountaineer Nurse and Visiting Nurse, but they are part of my gloating collection. I can lend them to you, but I'd want them back eventually. I mean, someday I might convince my two boys of the joys of Cherry Ames, career woman and detective! And nurse. With a mightily strange career path.

I joined book mooch to look over your list, but there are two people asking for Spencer, so I thought I'd ask here first in case I accidentally send it to the wrong person.

Re: Cherry Ames

[rachelmanija]

That's very kind of you... but I coincidentally just obtained it! I need to update my list. Again.

[tool-of-satan.livejournal.com]

Is the BookMooch list up to date? I think I sent you my ancient copy of Aiken's The Kingdom and the Cave, which is on it. Unless you want a copy which is not stained and falling apart, for which I could not blame you. :)

Given the presence on your lists of several books about Jews in the California gold rush, I have to ask if you have ever seen this movie?

[rachelmanija.livejournal.com]

Well, I did update it, but I apparently missed a few. I'll fix that.

No, I never have. Is it good?

[tool-of-satan.livejournal.com]

It's not a wonderful piece of cinema, but it has its moments. If you like 1970s Gene Wilder, you might like it. If you have ever wanted to hear Harrison Ford yell "Oy, gevalt!" then this is probably your only chance.

[athenejen]

Oddly enough, I was going to ask if you'd read Hereville! I didn't include it in the list of potentials to send you because I haven't read it yet, but it looks pretty amazing.