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Month: July 2018

  • Literary Linking: July 23 – 27

    This week’s link topics include: backlash against the anti-libraries article in Forbes, the Man Booker Prize Longlist, and more! My favorite bookish links the week of July 23 – 27: No, Amazon Cannot Replace Libraries This is just one of many articles responding to the awful op-ed piece published by Forbes last weekend. It’s heartening…

  • How To Add Literary Flare To All Your Travel!

    Armchair travel through books is an amazing way to “see” the world without spending thousands of dollars on transportation and lodging. Real travel for vacation is tons of fun too, especially if you put in the time to plan it right. For me, “planning it right” means the trip has a healthy dash of literary…

  • Literary Linking: July 16 – 20

    This week’s link topics include: most anticipated books for the rest of 2018, fake travel posters based on famous novels, an interview with Kevin Kwan, and more! My favorite bookish links the week of July 16 – 20: Most Anticipated: The Great Second-Half 2018 Book Preview You probably have plenty on your TBR already, but…

  • What I’ve Been Reading: July 2018

    Welcome to Quick Lit, where bloggers link up with Anne Bogel at Modern Mrs. Darcy and share short and sweet reviews of what we’ve been reading lately. I love travel for the regular reasons: getting to see new sites, try new foods, learn about new cultures, etc. I also love it for another very nerdy…

  • Literary Linking: July 9 – 13

    This week’s link topics include: audiobooks vs. reading, the new Robert Galbraith book, book cover manicures and more! My favorite bookish links the week of July 9 – 13 Audiobooks vs. Reading: The Rules Are, There Are No Rules A great breakdown of the strengths of each. EasyJet Open a Library in the Skies Why…

  • Literary Linking: July 2 – 6

    This week’s link topics include: the decline in leisure reading, beach libraries, George R. R. Martin’s summer reading suggestions, and more! My favorite bookish links the week of July 2 – 6: Leisure Reading in the US Is at an All-Time Low Soooo, the reading declines are higher in men. Let’s step it up, guys!!!…

  • What’s Making Me Happy, Vol. 13

    I love warm weather, but 95 degrees with 100% humidity is a bit much for me to bear. Luckily, there are lots of things distracting me from the heat and putting a smile on my face. Check out what’s making me happy: Planet Fitness Massage Chairs While Watching Say Yes To the Dress I joined…