Literary Lush

So far while I have attempted to write this post, both librarian's cats have been spazzing out, so I am hoping they'll chill for a few minutes and go watch some HGTV. Aisling launched my electric pencil sharpener off the side of the desk, sending pencil shavings all over my tangle of wires. They both attempted to flip the lamp over numerous times. Then they bolted away, growling and yowling. I have a fantasy where I can draw, and I create famous picture book characters named Grrrrowl and Yoooowl. They are both neurotic owls.

Anyway, I digress. While I was working very hard at the desk today (no really, we were busy) my mind wandered onto the topic of books and bars. I have been following one bookish bar, The Lady Silvia, on Facebook for a while, and I'd really like to see it sometime. The bar is designed "to resemble the famed Prague Library of the 19th Century, creating a highly stylized, incredibly intimate getaway from the world outside," according to the website. The Lady Silvia is a speakeasy located in the Soho Lofts downtown with no sign to guide you. It's absolutely gorgeous, and it'd be the perfect place to host a boozy book club. Anybody wanna join? BYOBooks? Books and Beer? Bilbliophiles Anonymous?

Here's a stolen image and a link to their site:

http://theladysilvia.com/

Another place I am eagerly awaiting is The Velveteen Rabbit. Have you ever heard of a more awesome name for a bar? I am picturing purple velvet and turquoise chandeliers. Probably way off, but it's fun to dream. I know virtually nothing about the future establishment, but I did find their blog today. Gin with basil and lemongrass? Yes, please! Rabbits wearing monocles? Even better!

Among these two and the Harry Potter-esque feel of The Griffin, we could have quite an awesome time forgetting to have deep literary discussions.