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:
Ever used real bacon as a bookmark? Library workers share their more unusual finds in returned or donated books.
TV: America’s Next Great Author—Nothing says “gripping reality TV” like a bunch of writers. I’d be snarkier, but I think Nick Kolakowski said it better than I could.
Libby is stuck between libraries and publishers in the e-book war
Comic-book sales had their best year ever in 2021 — and this year is on pace to be even better. Here’s what’s behind the surge, from manga to ‘Dog Man.’
Nadine Matheson: In the Mind of a Killer: The author considers whether her work as a criminal defense lawyer allows her to more easily move into the minds of killers.
100 Years of Popular Books on Goodreads—They went year by year, “picking the most popular books published over the past 100 years, as determined by Goodreads members’ digital shelves.”
Tips for Battling Reader’s Guilt—It’s a little NetGalley-centric (which makes sense given the source), but there’s some applicability beyond that site, too
Find Your One “Must Read” Book of Summer 2022!
Some Thoughts on Multiple PoVs and Plot Strands—Peat’s on to something here
A Day in the Life of a Rural Public Librarian
10 (Not So) Easy Steps to Cure A Book Hangover
Let’s Talk About: Self-Published Authors Appreciation Week—There’s just one week until SPAAW 2022 kicks off, are you in?
A Book-ish Related Podcast episode (or two) you might want to give a listen to:
The Dresden Files Podcast Episode 161: Jim Butcher and James Marsters for The LAW!—Recorded on Publication Day for The Law, but I just listened to it this week. They cover the novella a bit, but spend most of the time talking about recording audio books, a glimpse into Butcher’s next projects, and a little mutual admiration.
This Week’s New Releases that I’m Excited About and/or You’ll Probably See Here Soon:
The Binding Room by Nadine Matheson—Matheson’s The Jigsaw Man was one of my favorite debuts last year, I can’t wait to see what trouble she’s put Anjelica Henley into this time.
Lastly, I’d like to say hi and extend a warm welcome to Celeste | A Literary Escape and Robert Jones who followed the blog this week. Don’t be a stranger, and use that comment box, would you?
Carol @ Reading Ladies
Thanks so much for including my pist! Much appreciated!
HCNewton
You’re quite welcome. Fun idea!
WS_BOOKCLUB
Thank you for adding in my post on SPAAW! I loved your lists last year, especially the one on mysteries and detective novels. That’s a genre tbr I want to add more sp to.
HCNewton
Of course! I like the idea and want to spread the word. Am thinking that’s probably what I’ll end up contributing this year, too–hopefully updated. There’s a tiny chance that I’ll have something else to add, but I need to emphasize tiny. I need to plan better for this event starting in April so I can do something more substantial.