Teeny-tiny list today, but I make up for it in the New Releases…
In case you missed it earlier this week, I’m collecting questions to answer as part of my upcoming 10th Blogiversary commemoration. I’ve got some great ones already, but I could use some more! (I’ve received a couple of less-than-great ones, too—they’re just as welcome, so there’s no pressure to ask something compelling)
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:
The Big Idea: What if censoring books only makes them more popular?
Please Eat in the Library—I could get behind this
Reading books is not just a pleasure: it helps our minds to heal—a look at bibliotherapy
What Tone Peat Likes—The last installment in this series
A Book-ish Related Podcast episode (or two) you might want to give a listen to:
The Thriller Zone Episode 130 Season 4: New York Times bestselling author Don Winslow of City of Dreams—a great conversation with Winslow that I didn’t want to end.
This Week’s New Releases that I’m Excited About and/or You’ll Probably See Here Soon:
Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah—what if instead of executing murderers, we made them gladiators? A stunning read that I tried to describe this week.
Swamp Story by Dave Barry—Another strong and zany novel about Florida from Barry. I had a great time reading it.
Miles Morales Suspended by Jason Reynolds—Miles has to serve in-school suspension and save the day. Should be a challenge. Reynolds’ previous YA novel about Miles was my (I know this is wrong) first introduction to the character and made me a fan. I’m excited to jump back into things here.
Something Bad Wrong by Eryk Pruitt—a true-crime podcaster tries to solve the 50-year-old murder that her grandfather, a sheriff’s deputy, couldn’t.
Little Ghost Audiobook by Chris McDonald, Robert G. Slade (Narrator)—McDonald’s American PI novel is now in audio. I really liked the print version, and am looking forward to giving this a listen.
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