Merely a Whim

Fangirl and Tumblarian. Need I say more?

[zeciex]

On a scale of Poe Dameron to Max Rockatansky, how well do you handle someone taking  your jacket.

[samcaarter]

Jack O'Neill + dogs

[cracked]

12 Times Han Solo Used The Force Without Knowing It

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I need Han to accidentally be force strong, mostly because HE WOULD HATE THAT SO MUCH “Wow so you’re basically a self-taught Jedi” “WHAT–ARE YOU–I’M THE BEST PILOT IN–” “That’s force shit” “I’M AN EXCELLENT SHOT” “Yeah, because of the force” “I’M INCREDIBLY PERSUASIVE” “That’s the force making people believe your terrible lies against all reason ” “I’LL SEE YOU IN HELL”

[chocolatequeennk]

I can picture his reaction now…

Originally posted by gameraboy

No, but this is:

Originally posted by sterkiller

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Oh heck

[silentstephi]

George Lucas can pry Force Sensitive Han from my cold dead hands.

[moonblossom]

I love everything about this theory, but my favourite part of it by far is now utterly offended he’d be by the suggestion.

[galathea-snb]

SG-1 + dress like the locals

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[katieshanahan-art]

“Buttons and Jim” published in the comic anthology “Flight” volume 8 in 2011. Written by Steven “Shaggy” Shanahan, art by Katie Shanahan (thats-a-me!) colour assistance by Jason Caffoe and Gerry Duchemin.

[shingworks]

I loved/ still love this comic! The expressions make me laugh every time

You should read Katie’s webcomic too!

[lawrencepubliclibrary]

Today, June 27th, 2016, marks the 30th anniversary of the theatrical release of Labyrinth, the magical Jim Hensen movie starring David Bowie and produced by George Lucas. 

It’s a fantastical story of a teenage girl’s nightmare’s come to life, in which Sarah wishes for the Goblin King to take away her annoying baby brother who she is always forced to babysit - but of course when it happens, realizes she didn’t want that outcome at all and must go rescue him by journeying to the center of the labyrinth. 

Of course readers should definitely check out many of the books on Sarah’s bookshelves and other classics that inspired the movie - Maurice Sendak, Alice in Wonderland, The Wizard of Oz, The Grimm fairy tales, The Nutcracker - but here are some more recent books that fans of Labyrinth might also enjoy! 

Lips Touch Three Times by Laini Taylor

These illustrated stories all feature life-altering (though not exactly swoon-worthy) kisses. Drawing inspiration from Rossetti’s The Goblin Market and other folklore to create three delicious stories, Laini Taylor creates three romantic and atmospheric tales.

The Hollow Kingdom by Clare B Dunkle

Feisty orphan Kate is taken to be the bride of The Goblin King in this fantasy set during the 19th century, perfect for fans of magic and adventure.

The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett

Readers who love the mischievous goblin characters of Labyrinth will be swept away in this YA series in the Discworld universe!

The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

In this fresh urban fantasy from the magical Holly Black, a brother and sister are swept away in an adventure in the world of Faerie.

Uprooted by Naomi Novik

This novel is a fantastical coming-of-age tale combining magic, warfare, politics, and romance.

The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter

These dark feminist fairy tale reimaginings are have are slightly erotic and definitely sinister, with dashes of horror and lyrical writing.

Stolen Songbird by Danielle L Jensen

A young woman is kidnapped to be the bride of a troll and learns that there’s more than the myths and a rebellion brewing in this magical, romantic adventure.

The Goblin King by Shona Husk

This steamy adult romance novel features a unique twist on Celtic mythology in which a young woman summons a cursed goblin king to save her.

Deathless by Catherynne Valente

In this lyrical and enchanting re-imagining of Russian folklore, master storyteller Cat Valente weaves a tale of a young woman magically transformed into the beautiful bride of a Russian overlord.

Find all these titles in the Lawrence Public Library catalog! 

What books for you recommend for fans of Labyrinth? 

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LadyArwen: Great booklist theme!!!

[spastasmagoria]

I, your Friendly Neighborhood Librarian absolve you from all literary sins and encourage you to go and read what you like on the platform of your choosing.

Never feel guilty for reading fan fic at 3am. Everything is fanfic in the end. From fanfic you were made, to fanfic you shall return.

Read that which has been panned by literary snobs. Read novels churned out by the dozen by authors with a dozen pseudonyms.

Read your US and People. Flip through Popular Science just for the gadgets section. Read articles about the perfect chocolate chip cookie.

Read books outside your comfort zone. Don’t finish them if you don’t want. It’s the book’s fault, not yours.

Read in your comfort zone. Read a YA and romance and science if and fantasy.

Skip over the boring bits. Read it because you heard about it from Oprah or because everyone else is reading it.

Giggle yourself silly at something so poorly written and full of author wish fulfillment that you just can’t stop reading it.

Don’t listen to the keepers of taste and culture. Their reward comes every time they pat themselves on the back for their superior taste.

Don’t listen to the academics that bemoan the downfall of society and learning. They have been doing that since Socrates’ time.

Don’t listen to the tv presenters who insist you are not cultured if you haven’t read from this list of books.

Audio books count as reading. Ebooks count as reading. Fanfic of questionable quality counts as reading. Rereading books for the third time counts as reading. Reading to your child counts as reading. Reading from the back of the cereal box (and doing the puzzle) counts as reading.

TL;DR: read what you want. Don’t be ashamed. Never let someone try to make you feel bad for how or what you read and enjoy. Tell them that I, your Friendly Neighborhood Librarian have absolved you from your guilt and have given you special blessings. Go forth and read, my child.

[penguinrandomhouse]

[youremybooradley]

Don’t listen to the keepers of taste and culture. Their reward comes every time they pat themselves on the back for their superior taste.

[ageofgeek]

stargate: sg-1

daniel and sam doing The Look™

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[half-black-phillip]

I’m so mad because this worked

[britney2007spears]

help me roger

[telanu]

Reblogging myself because

Originally posted by gifs-for-the-masses

[luthienebonyx]

Reblogging myself because… what was that? Five minutes?

O_O

[riskpig]

………my friend has made me curious

[maryburgers]

help me roger

[maryburgers]

Update: after I reblogged this someone messaged me offering me tickets to the sold out Hausu screening with a Q&A and autograph session with the director

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let’s do it, roger

[spitefulreality-deactivated2015]

Roger helppppp

[pellgrantz]

What’s good, Roger?

[asongfor-vale]

bc finals week

[theboywhocan11]

Roger!!!

[fuckthesharks]

[gravegospel]

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No, wait you don’t understand. 

That cat became an icon THIS MONTH AND IS STILL ONE.

that’s Jo-Pawveski, a stray who wandered onto the ice and past the nashville predators bench during round 2 of playoffs. They eventually picked her up and sent her to the humane society.

Here she is.

The SAN JOSE SHARKS won that game and attributed it to her, naming her after the Sharks captain: Joe Pavelski. When they found out she was a girl, they changed her name to Jo instead of Joe.

She became an instant good luck charm after that as the Sharks won every game at home that series and moved onto round three.

Since then, every game, they stack pucks and stick a idol to Jo for luck.

This little cat has had merchendise made out of her. She’s literally almost replaced SJ sharkie as maschot of the team.

I mean. I’m not making this up. I HAVE A RALLY TOWEL OF HER THEY GAVE OUT FOR GAME 1 OF THE 3RD ROUND. I OWN THIS FUCKING THING:

FURRIES HAVE BEEN SHOWING UP DRESS AS HER. 

She had her own livestream to check in on her.

SHE’S IN THE PREGAME OPENING ANIMATION

And so I know what you’re gonna say here.

Well… what happened to Jo, though.

Good news, This week, as Sharks made their first Stanley Cup, Jo and another Kitty were adopted. 

And that kids, is the story of JO PAWVELSKI.

The stray black cat of the San Jose Sharks. 

[hokuto-ju-no-ken]

I’m beaming with shark pride and I ain’t even that big into hockey

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@svartsvensk

[talesfromthecrypts]

You call this archaeology?

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[pr1nceshawn]

Real functional VHS for modern movies by Offtrackoutlet

[truxillogical]

Welp. There it is.  The piece that’s been kicking me in the pants for the past two-ish months.  It seemed like such a simple idea at the time.  Triptychs, right?  Past, present, and future.

Gonna have this one at Heroes Con next month.  

[invokedsummon]

Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi

[lesbiansubtextempire]

10 Should Reads

for Ladies into Ladies into Sci-fi/Fantasy

[You like Buffy, contemporary urban fantasy, witches, sisterhood, Young Adult]

You’ll love; The Engelsfors Trilogy by Mats Strandberg & Sara Elfgren Bergmark

[You like classic fantasy, epic fantasy, quests, magic, sole survivors]

You’ll love; Fire Logic by Laurie Marks

[You like military fantasy, matriarchal societies, female warriors, slow-burn bow chicka-wow-wow]

You’ll love; The Warrior’s Path by Catherine M Wilson

[You like shapeshifters, secret societies, romance, star crossed lovers]

You’ll love; Second Nature by Jae

[You like super powered mutants, near future dystopias, underdogs, and orphans who like to box]

You’ll love; Santa Olivia by Jaqueline Carey

[You like Zombies, pop culture references, innuendos and sass]

You’ll love; Eat Your Heart Out by Dayna Ingram

[You like Norse mythology, urban fantasy, blacksmiths, dragons and Portland]

You’ll love; Black Blade Blues by J.A. Pitts

[You like classic Science Fiction, parallel universes, poetry and philosphy]

You’ll love; The Female Man by Joanna Russ

[You like gothic ghost stories, mind-fucks, atmospheric autumn novels in a New England setting]

You’ll love; The Red Tree by Caitlin Kiernan

[You like robots, space, science fiction, wit, scathing satire]

You’ll love; The Stone Gods by Jeanette Winterson

You really should read more lesbian books, so you’re perfectly free to see this as the kick in the ass that you need to do just that. Pick one and read it. Pick two, read both. Pick all. Just read more lesbian books.