All posts in: Ann Brashares

15 Jun 2011

Sisterhood Everlasting

Every summer, I try to make it my goal to finish one book. Previous summer reading books have included Blink! The Tipping Point, and The Time Traveler’s Wife. Unfortunately, I’ve never been able to finish any of these books. Now, I don’t want you to get the idea that I’m not capable of finishing things I start, but with books it’s just tough. I get distracted, things come up, trips get planned, etc etc. I think the main issue is that I’m used to reading blogs everyday and since the length is much smaller in comparison to a book, I can’t seem to stay hooked.

When I learned last night that Ann Brashares had released a fifth book to the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series, I contemplated whether or not I would buy the book. Would it be worth $25 if I bought the book only to leave it lying around on my coffee table with only one chapter being read? Would I actually man-up and finish it? Maybe this time would be different. It did used to be one of my favorite series. I decided to take that chance and break that book curse. I WILL learn how to read BOTH blogs and books. So I walked myself down to Elliott Bay and bought the hardback, but surprised to find that the cover did not feature the pair of pants that the rest of the series had.

Wish me luck!

15 Jun 2011

In the News…

– Happy 23rd birthday to my favorite Gleek Kevin McHale!

Forever 21 is threatening to sue WTForever21.com blogger Rachel Kane for defamation and trademark infringement. [Source]

Pantone has released 175 new colors since 2003 bringing their current color roster to 2,100. [Source]

Anna Wintour accepted her Webby Award last night with a five-word speech: Sometimes, geek can be chic.

Watch the video of her acceptance here.

Natalie Portman has given birth to a boy! [Source]

Hugh Hefner and Crystal Harris called off their wedding slash she became runaway bride. [Source]

Tobey Maguire is featured in Prada’s menswear fall/winter ad campaign. [Source]

Ina Garten of Barefoot Contessa has trademarked “How easy is that?” [Source]

Victoria and David Beckham have asked Eva Longoria to be the godmother of their unborn child. [Source]

Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants author Ann Brashares has written a fifth book in the series to be released as the girls go through adulthood. The book came out today. [Source]

Aritzia’s flagship store located in Soho will open tomorrow!

– The Nordstrom half yearly sale for men begins Friday!

– The St. Regis Hotel has debuted their 1,700 square foot Tiffany and Co. themed suite on the 14th floor. [Source]

The Foo Fighters are poking fun at tour riders by releasing a coloring book about their needs. [Source]

– Could Ben and Jerry’s possibly have a new flavor in the works called “Schweddy Balls?” [Source]

– There’s a new issue surrounding expecting mom’s to be called Mommyrexia for women who attempt at staying skinny while being pregnant. WOW… that sounds like the a terrible idea. [Source]

Facebook lost 6M users last month. Could the social networking website be at its peak? [Source]

– Can anyone explain why the windows of Seattle businesses and restaurants keep getting smashed? [Source]

– Two people died this past weekend at Bonnaroo. [Source]

– Come see the Friendly Fires on tour this summer and fall. [Source]

Atmosphere has announced the Family Vacation tour. [Source]

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– Watch these kids react to Lady Gaga.