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Friday, April 2, 2021

Sunday Post #396



It was my birthday this week and I have Barnes and Noble money to spend. Also I revisited a story I wrote a couple years ago here. 

I have walking tours this week- the one right below is nice. There's also a river walk in Kyoto below and a walk through Akihabara. 
  
So are cassettes back? I was looking at this new lo-fi and they have a limited cassette release???


I'm liking the idea of sharing a tweet occasionally to generate discussion. This tweet and the comments.  



Song of the week


PULP COVER OF THE WEEK: 


BOOKISH LINKS





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  1. Mary KirklandApril 2, 2021 at 4:20 PM

    Happy Birthday! I hope it was a good day for you.
    I like Twitter and I think I spend most of my social media time there as opposed to other sites.

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  2. Shooting Stars MagApril 2, 2021 at 4:47 PM

    Happy Birthday!!! I hope you got or get some amazing books with your B&N money.

    -Lauren
    www.shootingstarsmag.net

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  3. Lindsi April 2, 2021 at 4:55 PM

    Happy birthday week! What are you going to spend your B&N money on??? Notepads? ;) I hope your week was lovely and relaxing. Also, I'm really loving your picture aesthetic this week. 😍

    Lindsi @ Do You Dog-ear? 💬

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    1. GregApril 4, 2021 at 9:23 PM

      Haha right? and thanks! I actually got two books- we'll see how they go. :)

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  4. Lauren StoolfireApril 2, 2021 at 6:08 PM

    Happy birthday, Greg! I hope you get some good stuff at Barnes and Noble!

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  5. Leslie @ Books Are The New BlackApril 2, 2021 at 7:25 PM

    Happy Birthday week! I hope it's amazing and you get tons of books and have a wonderful and relaxing day! <3

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  6. Lex @ LexlinguaApril 3, 2021 at 4:33 AM

    Happy Birthday week! Have you figure out which books you want to buy with your Barnes & Noble money? I am already looking forward to you showing them here :-)

    And thanks for sharing the Tokyo videos. Those are some lovely visuals, and someday I definitely want to visit Akihabara.

    The "After the Jump" was a very cool picture too, not quite how I imagined the space jumps in scifi books, but perhaps that's exactly how I should have imagined them.

    ~Lex

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    1. Lex @ LexlinguaApril 3, 2021 at 4:36 AM

      And as for that Twitter video, yes, not at all what I expected. Those birds were scaring me, and then midway, the other dinner guest appeared, haha

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    2. GregApril 4, 2021 at 9:25 PM

      Thank you! And yes I bought two- I'll have to show case 'em next week. :)

      The funny thing is as I watch these tours I'm starting to recognize places.

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  7. NicciApril 3, 2021 at 4:48 AM

    Happy birthday, Greg!

    I legit need more caffeine for when I started watching that video I thought dinosaurs were flying towards the boat and then I realised it isn't a freaky CGI thing and just birds, lol. I thought that was it then started cackling at the rest. It only left once it cleaned them out of fish! 🤣

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    1. GregApril 4, 2021 at 9:28 PM

      Honestly? Those pelicans looked like pterosaurs to me. I legit might not have been surprised if a sea dino had appeared!

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  8. Jinjer-The Intrepid AngelenoApril 3, 2021 at 6:19 AM

    Happy Birthday Week, Greg!

    That seal...sea lion?...is too cute! I would be beside myself with joy if he ever popped up on a boat I was on. I thought a shark was going to get one of the pelicans. Glad I was wrong.

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    1. GregApril 4, 2021 at 9:25 PM

      Thank you!

      And I wasn't sure WHAT to expect!!!

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  9. Tammy SparksApril 3, 2021 at 7:20 AM

    Happy birthday Greg! Hope you find something good with your B&N money. And I loved the Twitter video, lol😁

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  10. AngelaApril 3, 2021 at 8:07 AM

    Happy birthday, Greg! Have fun picking out some new books!

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  11. Roberta R.April 3, 2021 at 8:19 AM

    Happy belated birthday! Keep us posted about your purchases 😉.

    "since I keep writing myself into cliffhangers I feel like I have to keep seeing where these characters want to go."
    Ha! Looking forward to that!

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    1. GregApril 4, 2021 at 9:29 PM

      I got two and I'll show em off next week. :)

      Thanks! I'm excited to keep the stories going...

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  12. Suzanne @ The Bookish LibraApril 3, 2021 at 10:43 AM

    Happy Birthday Greg! That boat video is hilarious. :)

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  13. paperbackprincessApril 3, 2021 at 10:56 AM

    Happy birthday Greg! Hope you got some great books.

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  14. Samantha@WLABBApril 3, 2021 at 2:29 PM

    First of all, hope the birthday week was fantastic, and YEAH for B&N money. May you find many 5-star books. I was talking with my kid about cassettes not too long ago. That and 8-tracks should stay retired. I mean, we had some cute looking cassettes back in the day, but the format wears out. Why would I want to invest in that when I could get something that doesn't.

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    1. GregApril 4, 2021 at 9:29 PM

      It was- thank you! And true, although I admit I have a soft spot for cassettes. :)

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  15. Natalie @ The BiblioholicApril 3, 2021 at 6:08 PM

    I hope you had an amazing birthday!! I'm in love with all things Japan and right now, with cherry blossom season, I'm revisiting some amazing pics from friends who have moved there. It doesn't hurt that my Animal Crossing island has some trees too :D

    Oh and I'm loving these images you've posted.

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    1. GregApril 4, 2021 at 9:30 PM

      Thank you! I think it would be amazing to move to Japan.

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  16. BiblioSanctumApril 3, 2021 at 7:16 PM

    Happy birthday! So I guess you are a fellow Aries? :)

    And lol, that boat video made me nervous, as that angle was disturbingly reminiscent of that infamous scene from JAWS...boy am I REALLY glad what I expected didn't happen :P

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    1. GregApril 4, 2021 at 9:30 PM

      Thanks- and yes! Fellow aries here! :):)

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  17. Shannon @ It Starts at MidnightApril 3, 2021 at 7:55 PM

    Happy birthday!! What do you plan on spending your money on? That is so fun!! Also I LOVE that video, that is adorable! I was definitely waiting for the bird to eat that guy because birds are jerks but nope, wholesome fun! GORGEOUS art as always, these artists are incredible! Also I feel like cassettes don't actually need to be back? They were... limiting, at best?

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    1. GregApril 4, 2021 at 9:31 PM

      Well, I bought two books and... hopefully they good?!? Isn't that amazing? I legit was expecting something prehistoric to eat everyone, but... ?

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  18. Anne@HeadFullofBooksApril 3, 2021 at 8:02 PM

    I hadn't heard about the Japanese walks. I will need to go on a walk this week. And I am reading Dune right now so next time I pull out the book I am cuing up your musical selection. Thanks.

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    1. GregApril 4, 2021 at 9:32 PM

      Ooh I hope that synthwave mix is a good fit for Dune! The imagery anyway should fit! Also enjoy your walk :)

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  19. M. RavenelApril 4, 2021 at 12:23 AM

    Happy birthday to you! B&N gift cards are always an awesome treat! I never know what to spend them on because there are so many pretties at B&N to choose from.

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  20. FloraApril 4, 2021 at 1:07 AM

    Happy birthday! Enjoy browsing B&N for something to spend your bday gift card on. X

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  21. Tanya @ Girl Plus BooksApril 4, 2021 at 2:25 AM

    Happy belated birthday! I went into a B&N on Friday for the first time in at least a year. Would you believe I left empty-handed? I mean, who does that? LOL I hope you have a great time spending your birthday money. :) And cassettes? Oh, please say it isn't so. Ha!

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    1. GregApril 4, 2021 at 9:38 PM

      Thank you! And isn't it nice to visit again? I applaud your restraint haha! And I would love to play cassettes again! Er, as long as they don't get jammed in the cassette player?!?

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  22. ROApril 4, 2021 at 3:39 AM

    I always love when you share the walking tours, Gorgeous Greg. We find out so much. That man in the boat sure is popular, and very much loved it seems. Very fun to watch. If you celebrate, Happy Easter! Happy Belated 21st birthday! I hope it was as fabulous as you are! Hugs, RO

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    1. GregApril 4, 2021 at 9:37 PM

      Oh I'm glad you like them. I sometimes wonder if I should just rebrand as the walking tour blog lol. And haha i'll take 21. Happy Easter to you too ravishing Ro!!!

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  23. jessicabookwormApril 4, 2021 at 4:25 AM

    Happy Belated Birthday, Greg! 🥳 Take care and happy reading in the coming week.

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  24. Molly's Book NookApril 4, 2021 at 5:04 AM

    Happy birthday! I hope you had a great week. Gift cards to B&N are the best gifts lol Us bookworms are simple people to please! That twitter video was cute! They got robbed lol Have a great week & happy reading :)

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    1. GregApril 4, 2021 at 9:39 PM

      Thank you! I love those they are the best gifts...

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  25. BlodeueddApril 4, 2021 at 6:06 AM

    Happy Birthday :D

    I was waiting for a shark to jump up in the vid ;)

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    1. GregApril 4, 2021 at 9:39 PM

      I know right? The island in the background... I was totally getting Jurassic PArk vibes.

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  26. StormiApril 4, 2021 at 6:43 AM

    Happy Birthday!! So I didn't know about the cassettes but records are back so I guess they could bring back some cassettes too...lol.

    That seal wasn't stupid...lol.

    Have a great week and happy reading!
    Stormi
    Week in Review

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    1. GregApril 4, 2021 at 9:40 PM

      Haha yes records have been back and I always loved cassettes!

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  27. The Book DiscipleApril 4, 2021 at 7:14 AM

    Happy birthday!! And mullets are back, so I guess it seems natural we bring cassettes back too! Hahaha!

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  28. Laurel-Rain SnowApril 4, 2021 at 7:55 AM

    Happy birthday! Enjoy those gift cards. I love getting them for birthdays and other holidays.

    I love the cherry blossoms! Enjoy your week, and thanks for visiting my blog.

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  29. sjhigbeeApril 4, 2021 at 7:59 AM

    A very Happy Birthday, Greg and I hope that you manage to pick up some really tasty reads:)). The thought of bringing back cassettes makes me ask - WHY??? Have a great week.

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  30. Victoria7401April 4, 2021 at 8:08 AM

    Happy Birthday!! That video was cute. I love all the pictures this week. Thanks for sharing!

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  31. Rachel @Waves of FictionApril 4, 2021 at 8:15 AM

    Hope you had a lovely birthday, Greg! Always nice to have book money to spend. Love those cherry blossoms. So pretty. Are cassettes coming back? Oh my. Not sure how I'd even play one at this point. I don't own a car that has a player or a stereo either, lol!

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  32. InkvotaryApril 4, 2021 at 8:25 AM

    Happy belated Birthday, Greg. Hope you had a great day and will have fun spending your book money!

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  33. Beware Of The ReaderApril 4, 2021 at 8:45 AM

    Already happy birthday Greg! And book money is always great!!!

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  34. czaiApril 4, 2021 at 8:54 AM

    Happy Birthday, Greg! I hope you had a fantastic day/week! Well since you did have B&N money to spend, I'd say it was good. haha. Love all the videos especially the Akihabara!! Growing up an anime fan, I really want to go there at some point.

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  35. shelleyrae @ book'd outApril 4, 2021 at 9:21 AM

    Happy birthday 🎈🥳

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  36. YvonneApril 4, 2021 at 2:06 PM

    Happy Birthday! I love the Pulp Cover of the Week. Nice! Hope you have a great week!

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  37. Kathryn TApril 4, 2021 at 8:46 PM

    Ha I loved that video of the fishermen and the robber!! Hope you got some or one good book from your birthday voucher.

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  38. Beth FApril 5, 2021 at 5:39 AM

    Happy Birthday!!! Love the cafe image. Oh darn, you *have* to buy some books. LOL.

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  39. Kathy MartinApril 5, 2021 at 7:22 AM

    Happy birthday! Enjoy your gift cards. Come see my week here. Happy reading!

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  40. The Fantasy PrincessApril 5, 2021 at 7:56 AM

    Happy birthday! Hope you get to buy some good books with your gift card. Have a great week!

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  41. Amber EliseApril 5, 2021 at 10:25 AM

    Happy birthday Greg! You'll have to show us what books you got.

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  42. Elza ReadsApril 5, 2021 at 11:00 AM

    Happy Birthday Greg! Hope it will be a great year for you!

    Elza Reads

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  43. Katherine PApril 5, 2021 at 11:42 AM

    Happy birthday Greg! Enjoy your Barnes and Noble money! I was completely unaware about cassettes coming back. I'm not sure I get the point honestly. Vinyl makes sense but not cassettes! Have a great week!

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  44. S. J. Pajonas (spajonas)April 5, 2021 at 2:13 PM

    Happy belated birthday!!

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  45. CherylApril 5, 2021 at 8:24 PM

    Walking tours sound like a lot of fun. Happy birthday. Hope you bought some great books. Thanks for visiting my blog.

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  46. Lisa MandinaApril 6, 2021 at 9:02 AM

    Happy birthday! And yay for Barnes and Noble money! I always love all the pictures you share. They're so neat and really have unique takes on things. Have a great week!

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  47. Literary FelineApril 6, 2021 at 3:13 PM

    Happy belated birthday, Greg! Gift cards for bookstores are the best gifts :-) I hadn't heard cassettes were back. That would be funny if they were. I was reminiscing with my daughter the other day, naming my first record album and first CD, but for the life of me, I cannot remember what my first cassette tape was. I do remember recording songs from the TV onto cassette though. The memories . . .

    Haha! That boating video was fun to watch. I didn't expect that. :-) I hope you have a great week, Greg!

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  48. Maureen's BooksApril 7, 2021 at 2:12 AM

    Happy belated birthday Greg. I hope you've had a great time spending that book money. :D
    Have a great week and happy reading.

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  49. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzApril 7, 2021 at 4:28 AM

    Happy birthday! There is nothing like having book money to spend!

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  50. Joy April 7, 2021 at 9:13 AM

    If you're looking for some cassettes, Urban Outfitters has them also, Walkmans. Remember those? Of course, you can also try your luck at thriftshops. :)

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  51. Jen at Introverted ReaderApril 7, 2021 at 1:26 PM

    Happy birthday! I hope you get some great books from B&N!

    Enjoy your week!

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  52. chucklesthescotApril 8, 2021 at 7:11 AM

    When I was buying a new sterio I just couldn't get one with a tape deck and I have tons of cassettes to listen to!

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  53. Kit @ Metaphors and MoonlightApril 8, 2021 at 11:54 PM

    Happy birthday! Whoa, cassette music! I wouldn't have anywhere to play that. That video was wild lol. The seal was like, "It's fine, I'll just help myself!"

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