Sorry I didn’t send out Literary Linking last week. I was in Las Vegas doing Las Vegas-y things 🙂 though I did work in some literary tourism that I’ll post about soon. So, this week’s links list is extra long because they’re from the past two weeks. Enjoy!
My favorite bookish links the weeks of July 30 – August 10:
Goodreads and the Crushing Weight of Literary FOMO
Ever feel like everyone is reading more than you are? Yeah, so does everyone.
Meet the YouTube Stars Turning Viewers into Readers
I don’t watch very many BookTubers. Besides the ones mentioned in this article, do you have other recommendations??? Please share in the comments!
The Dos and Don’ts of Supporting Your Local Library
Writer Kristen Arnett is spot on with these.
John Green Wants You To Read Tiny Books
Green’s books are coming out as “Flipbacks” (diminutive books designed to be flipped up), which have been around in the Netherlands for a while. Apparently they’re a bit phone-like in shape, so maybe, just maybe, they’ll draw some new younger readers.
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Author To Develop Original Drama Series for Amazon
More to look forward to once you’ve finished reading the Crazy Rich Asians series and seen the movie!
Reading Horror Can Arm Us Against a Horrifying World
Steven King and other horror writers are helping us fight our real-life fears one disturbing book at a time
11 Uplifting Quotes from ‘Anne of Green Gables’ That Will Help You Get through the Rest of 2018
Thank goodness for Anne.
“No Reservations: Narnia,” a Triumph of Anthony Bourdain Fan Fiction
Anthony Bourdain’s reaction to this fan fiction mash-up of his book No Reservations and C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia is so classic Bourdain:
“This is astonishingly well written with an attention to detail that’s frankly a bit frightening,” he said in an e-mail. “I’m both flattered and disturbed. I think I need a drink.”
Love and miss him!
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