Before And After: We Read Stuff

At least one portion of today’s Before & Afters will contain some literary reference - a book, an author, a genre, a…something else that has to do with literature.

1. A psychedelic, transcendental jam band at a New England boarding school?
2. A British poet with a penchant for $1,000/hr hookers?
3. The Beatles first hit about artificial pets?
4. The story of a catholic prep school student as he prepares for Martians to invade?
5. This Maryland representative must be pretty busy with congress and publishing the most English language books.*

* Warning: Number 5 is kind of ridiculous.

Vicky has given me a bag full of wonderment and oddities and from there I chose today’s prize - a fetus cookie cutter which would be super great if you’re planning a baby shower… or a baby-eater shower.