Two things always seem to call me to a place: Irish anything and books. Combine the two and you’ve got an AJ-shaped beacon- my own Batsignal. So when my Tulsa guide sent me a picture of the door of McHuston Booksellers, he did so knowing I would demand he show me where I could find … Continue reading
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Friday Links Roundup: Week 7
Happy Friday, everyone! I hope the weather is treating you as well as it is here in the Midwest (when the temperatures drop again, it’s going to be miserable, of course). As well, I hope you’re taking advantage of it and enjoying a hike or perhaps an impromptu road trip. Regardless, here’s some fun links … Continue reading
Friday Links Roundup: Week 4
It’s my last Friday in the Muggle world. By that, I mean to say that my Renaissance Festival season starts this weekend with academies. So, before I get too caught up with paperwork and character building, how about some links from the week? (If you’d like to get involved with the Oklahoma Renaissance Festival, head … Continue reading
The Phoenix Cafe: A Bookish Base in Tulsa, Oklahoma
On one of my first trips to Tulsa proper, my local guide suggested a trip over to one of many coffeehouses he visits. I don’t think he necessarily thought about his suggestion other than for convenience, but I fell in love the moment I stepped in- I was greeted with a counter made entirely of books. … Continue reading
Friday Links Roundup: Week 3
It’s hard to believe, but it’s already Friday. I know, I know, thank goodness, right? Well, honestly, I’m just in awe of the way the year has already begun to fly by. Speaking of fly-bys, though, British astronaut Tim Peake has begun photography lessons in space and shared some gorgeous shots of the Aurora Borealis … Continue reading
Gardner’s: A Bibliophile Haven in Tulsa, Oklahoma
There’s a little piece of heaven in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I’d been teased about this place before, but nothing my local guide could say would prepare me for the wonderland that is Gardner’s Used Books. Of course, it also couldn’t prepare me for their outlet behind the store, but I’ll get to there in a minute. … Continue reading