Not much to say, it’s been another one of those weeks (it’s that time of year)—long days and a bonus shift that started a couple of minutes before this posts. Hope you have a good weekend, and get out there and support your friendly-neighborhood-Independent Bookstore.

Odds n ends about books and reading that caught my eye this week. You’ve probably seen some/most/all of them, but just in case:
bullet It’s Independent Bookstore Day—There are a lot of Events at a Store Near You (and/or Virtual this year). Check them out. Support an Indie Store. Libro.fm has a great deal related to it going on too.
bullet Outcry over book ‘censorship’ reveals how online retailers choose books — or don’t
bullet Why Should You Read?: Will Self Wonders What the Hell We Think We’re Doing—this is worth cheweing on
bullet Grammar-Nerd Heaven: A new exhibit showcases the surprisingly contentious history of English grammar books.title
bullet In the Instagram age, you actually can judge a book by its cover: Social media is now a vital platform to promote new titles. And that means jacket designs that hit you ‘hard and quick’
bullet Can This Two-Week Program Make You a Better Reader—And Do You Want It To?
bullet Some of my favourite book cover designs!—746Books was inspired by that Guardian article.
bullet Fictional Places I Would Like To Visit
bullet In Defense of Retellings

This Week's New Releases That I’m Excited About and/or You’ll Probably See Here Soon:
bullet Dead Secret by Noelle Holten—The fourth Maggie Jamieson thriller came out yesterday and it’s another good one.

Lastly I’d like to say hi and extend a warm welcome to unclearer who followed the blog this week. Don’t be a stranger, and use that comment box, would you?