Iris Blasi

I work in publishing. I like books and the people who read them.

Posts tagged quotes

Jun 7
explore-blog: Annie Dillard on presence over productivity Why I’m glad I work in publishing.

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Annie Dillard on presence over productivity

Why I’m glad I work in publishing.
Posted at 11:23 AM 296 notes Tagged: quotesinspirationannie dillardlit
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Apr 26
From Fay Weldon’s Down Among the Women

From Fay Weldon’s Down Among the Women
Posted at 4:10 PM 11 notes Tagged: litfay weldonfictionamwritingamreadingquotesfemale quotesfamous womenwomen writers
Source: openroadmedia

Apr 25
A little life advice from Lydia Lunch’s story “Ghost Town” in the addictive anthology “The Heroin Chronicles.”

A little life advice from Lydia Lunch’s story “Ghost Town” in the addictive anthology “The Heroin Chronicles.”
Posted at 2:22 PM 6 notes Tagged: litlydia lunchthe heroin chroniclesdowntownnew york citynycquotesakashic books
Source: openroadmedia

Apr 24
“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” —Marilyn Monroe Gloria Steinem on Marilyn Monroe is Marilyn like you’ve never seen her before.   

“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” —Marilyn Monroe

Gloria Steinem on Marilyn Monroe is Marilyn like you’ve never seen her before.   
Posted at 5:26 PM 14 notes Tagged: litmarilyn monroefamous womengloria steinemsmashquotesglamourfashion
Source: openroadmedia

Apr 21
openroadmedia: It’s true: You Gotta Have Girlfriends.

openroadmedia:

It’s true: You Gotta Have Girlfriends.
Posted at 9:45 PM 13 notes Tagged: lithelen kellerfamous womenquotesfriendshipGottaHaveGirlfriends
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Apr 18
openroadmedia: Marlene Dietrich knows why You Gotta Have Girlfriends.

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Marlene Dietrich knows why You Gotta Have Girlfriends.
Posted at 9:57 AM 14 notes Tagged: litmarlene dietrichGottaHaveGirlfriendsfriendsbest friendsfriendshipquotesfamous womencelebrities
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Mar 26
Happy Birthday to Erica Jong, who was born today in 1942

Happy Birthday to Erica Jong, who was born today in 1942
Posted at 1:05 PM 13 notes Tagged: literica jongfear of flyingwomen's history monthwhmfamous womenquotes
Source: openroadmedia

Mar 23
explore-blog: “A trained librarian is a powerful search engine with a heart” – lovely poster by Sarah McIntyre, adding to the history of visual love for libraries. (↬ libraryjournal)

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“A trained librarian is a powerful search engine with a heart” – lovely poster by Sarah McIntyre, adding to the history of visual love for libraries.

(↬ libraryjournal)
Posted at 8:11 AM 440 notes Tagged: LitLibrarianLibrariesLibraryQuotes
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Mar 12
Posted at 11:23 AM 167 notes Tagged: litalfred hitchcockamwritingamreadingprosequotes
Source: openroadmedia

Mar 11
openroadmedia: “Sex and the Single Girl,” “Fear of Flying,” and more recommendations for  the perfect read for Women’s History Month.

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“Sex and the Single Girl,” “Fear of Flying,” and more recommendations for  the perfect read for Women’s History Month.
Posted at 11:20 AM 15 notes Tagged: lithelen gurley brownwhmwomen's history monthquoteswomenfamous women
Source: openroadmedia

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