Mail-Time Monday

This past week's been pretty chill-  I haven't really left the house, so the only new additions to my book family I have to show are ones that actually came in the mail. Please be proud that the name actually makes sense.

Rejected Princesses - Jason Porath  |  Purchased via Amazon

Synopsis: Blending the iconoclastic feminism of The Notorious RBG and the confident irreverence of Go the F**ck to Sleep, a brazen and empowering illustrated collection that celebrates inspirational badass women throughout history, based on the popular Tumblr blog.

Well-behaved women seldom make history. Good thing these women are far from well behaved . . .

Illustrated in a contemporary animation style, Rejected Princesses turns the ubiquitous "pretty pink princess" stereotype portrayed in movies, and on endless toys, books, and tutus on its head, paying homage instead to an awesome collection of strong, fierce, and yes, sometimes weird, women: warrior queens, soldiers, villains, spies, revolutionaries, and more who refused to behave and meekly accept their place.

An entertaining mix of biography, imagery, and humor written in a fresh, young, and riotous voice, this thoroughly researched exploration salutes these awesome women drawn from both historical and fantastical realms, including real life, literature, mythology, and folklore. Each profile features an eye-catching image of both heroic and villainous women in command from across history and around the world, from a princess-cum-pirate in fifth century Denmark, to a rebel preacher in 1630s Boston, to a bloodthirsty Hungarian countess, and a former prostitute who commanded a fleet of more than 70,000 men on China’s seas.

Excitement Level: 10/10


The Serial Killer Files - Harold Schechter  |  Purchased via Barnes & Noble

Synopsis: Hollywood’s make-believe maniacs like Jason, Freddy, and Hannibal Lecter can’t hold a candle to real life monsters like John Wayne Gacy, Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and scores of others who have terrorized, tortured, and terminated their way across civilization throughout the ages. Now, from the much-acclaimed author of Deviant, Deranged, and Depraved, comes the ultimate resource on the serial killer phenomenon.

Rigorously researched and packed with the most terrifying, up-to-date information, this innovative and highly compelling compendium covers every aspect of multiple murderers—from psychology to cinema, fetishism to fan clubs, “trophies” to trading cards. 
Excitement Level: 6/10

Honorable Mention (AKA This Isn't Book Related but I Count It Anyway, For Some Reason):

Staedtler FineLiners - 36 Count

Why Do I Count Them?: Because I use Staedtlers for my Bullet Journaling (I'll make a post about that later) and I count that as something towards my blog, so it counts, damnit!

Plus, look how pretty! 

Now, all I need is a proper pencil case, because the cardboard box these came in is not nearly as suitable for travel as I seem to need. 

Excitement Level: 11/10