What's On My Desk Wednesday

Last week, while at my conference, I noticed that I was tagged by J.Kaye's Book Blog. I've seen this one floating around, and always love to see books piled here, there, and everywhere. Why does such mayhem cause my heart such joy? Well, you'll see, when I show you my "desk" in a moment.

This particular meme comes from Alternative-Read.com, by Sassy Brit. The following guidelines are given:

Here's what you do:

1. Grab a camera and take a photo of your desk! Or anywhere you stack your books/TBR pile. And no tidying!
2. Add this photo to your blog.
3. Tag at least 5 people!
4. Come back here and leave a link back to your photo in the comments section.
   

That's it. However, for those without digital cameras or blogs of your own, you can do this instead: (or both if you are keen!)

1. List at least 5 BOOKISH things on your desk (I'm thinking your TBR pile or books you haven't shelved...)
2. List at least 5 NON BOOK things. (I'm thinking some of some of the more unusual items on your desk/table?)
3. Tag at least 5 people to do the same.
4. Come back and leave your link, so we can come and visit your blog. Or add your answers in the comments.
   

Feel free to grab the above picture to place on your blog - as a way of showing you are participating, and of course to spread the word! Have fun!

So, I'm currently homeless...in a way. I've moved out of my rental home and am in the process of buying a home or townhome. My official desk is in a storage unit (hopefully all safe and sound), and I'm spending my summer at my mom's house in Hawaii. Because I'm kind of a vagabond, and totally okay with it in this environment, I don't have a "desk," but do have a pretty extensive pile of books going. So, here's my vacation desk:

Yes, they're on the floor, and yes, I have TOO MANY! I have to mail these all home!

1. My 5 Bookish Things are ALL books!
2. My Nonbookish Things don't exist right now...how about a floor as a desk? :) Usually, however, I have these cute beeswax turtle candles that my Aunt Carleen bought for me, that I leave sitting by the monitor of my desktop computer. I also (unfortunately) keep my expense receipts on my printer at home, but here I've started putting them on my mom's table. Poor mom!
3. My Tagged 5 People are:

• msmazzola over at State of Denmark. She's an English teacher, like me, and so I'm dying to know what she has on her desk.
• Trish, over at Trish's Reading Nook. I love her thoughtful posts, and would love to see what's on her desk.
• Desert Rose, over at DeSeRt RoSe BoOkLoGuE. She has this great quote about books being stacked to the ceiling, so you know I want to see that desk (even if it's just a quote). :)
• My friend & book blogging buddy Tasha, over at Heidenkind's Hideaway. This is easy. I have had fun getting to know her better, so I wanted to see what's on her desk!
• The last is Meghan at Medieval Bookworm. She's currently working on her MA, and the side of me that wishes I would bite the bullet and go back for my doctorate, would love to see what's on her desk!

One last picture & thank you. The picture above is of the books I've receive in the mail. I have several ARCS, and a couple of books here that I've won in giveaways (including the cute bracelet). Thanks to everyone for sending me these great books, and reviews and posts are to follow!