About
Life is a series of moments, each one stacked on top of the one that came before it. What started out as a book blog has morphed into a completely new beast.
We’re changing how people look at books by using them as the stepping stones to adventure and vice versa – activities we love are leading us back to the library stacks so we can learn more. Through the experiences of editor Christina Oppold and occasional guest posts, we’re recommending books and an approach to life. Our hope is that you find inspiration in the pages to take advantage of every moment.
- photo by sion fullana
Guest posts showcase a wide variety of viewpoints from other book lovers who understand the importance in closing the cover and getting off the couch. Friends of Stacked have read books that inspired them to take cross country roadtrips, run marathons, lose weight, and more.
(If you are interested in submitting a guest post, please visit the contact page for more details.)
CHRISTINA OPPOLD
Founder and Editor of Stacked, Christina considers herself to be an exploiter of opportunities – an adventuress. She is not one to turn down an opportunity – except for dinner with Keanu Reeves. Her interests are wide and varied–something that is reflected in the eclectic book choices she shares with Stacked readers. Past ventures have included learning to perform burlesque, scotch tastings, watercolor painting classes, and are culminating this summer with a trip to space camp.
She is interested in learning to sail, throw swords, and kayak down the Amazon (if you happen to know anyone who can hook her up with the right people…)
Unless otherwise noted, all photos on the site are taken by Christina.
APPEARANCES:
April 2010: Author/Blogger Pairing at Greenlight Bookstore interview with Sarah Pekkanen, author of The Opposite of Me
May 2010: Writing & Developing Content panelist at the first annual Book Blogger Convention in New York City at the Javits Center.
October 2010: Booked to moderate the Graphic Novel Tour of Brooklyn with Julia Wertz (DRINKING AT THE MOVIES) and Martin Lemelman (TWO CENTS PLAIN) at Word Brooklyn (7pm October 12)
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Ron Hogan (beatrice.com)
“…one of the best in a recent wave of new book blogs.”Wil Wheaton (Author/Actor)
“Christina calls the project Amnesia of the Future, which I just love because it’s clever, and I enjoy clever things, as you may already know. I’ve just read the posts she’s done so far, and I really enjoyed them.”Rachel Kramer Brussels (Author/Creator of In The Flesh Erotic Reading Series)
“I love this review and am very honored by it. I hope there will always be new attendees, whether they’re lured by the smut or the cupcakes!”
IN THE PRESS:
Shelf Awareness – Book Blogger Con 2010 Coverage
“A standout session for Marsha Toy Engstrom of Book Club Cheerleader was “Writing and Building Content.” “I go to a conference for information, not to be entertained, and I got a lot of great ideas from that panel,” she said … “Every post is like a first date with a new reader,” said panelist Christina Oppold, who blogs at Stacked and “finds inspiration in books.” She takes bibliophiles beyond the page, offering suggestions for travel, activities and more and sharing stories from her own life.”
