jasonmulgrew:

While everyone is watching the red carpet Oscar crap, I’m taking part in an equally glamorous NYT bestselling author tradition: sitting in the shower reading parts of my book aloud so that I don’t trip over my words at tomorrow night’s reading in Philly (at the Barnes & Noble at 18th & Walnut)….

I would like to take this opportunity to say that I will absolutely be reading Jason Mulgrew’s new book, 236 Pounds of Class Vice President: A Memoir of Teenage Insecurity, Obesity, and Virginity. I would read it based on the title and the excellent reviews alone, but I am also excited to read it because Jason’s wife so very kindly helped to spread the word about my last book when it was published. (And CONGRATS on the newest member of your family, you two! [The baby, not the book.] [OK, the book too.])

Tumblr is, I’m finding, a very supportive community for authors—so thank you all so much for helping to pass along book recommendations (many of which I have taken and enjoyed!).

Also, if you’re in Philly—you should go to this!