Let’s start with some good news—there’s a new independent bookstore opening soon in my area, and they must be getting serious about things because they’re hiring staff now. I’m enjoying watching them share some of their prep work, and we’re hoping to do something on this site together as they get closer to Opening Day.
I’ve got a super short list this week—I have not been doing a lot online, as you may have noticed. Remember a few years ago when I was talking about my son’s kidney transplant? Well, he’s about to start shopping for a new one—he’s currently at his second dialysis session, and there was a little bit of drama surrounding discovering it’s time for that (seriously, the effects of kidney failure on your body can be fairly astounding).
Also, this week we’re skipping the 10 years ago look back this week because I got off track and I’ve already taken care of this week. So…my flashbacks will pick up again next week (just out of curiosity, is anyone enjoying that bit in the first place?).
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:
An anti-censorship resource, Book Résumés, just launched. Each “résumé summarizes the book’s significance and educational value, including a synopsis, reviews from professional journals, awards, accolades, and more.”
Bring Back the Big, Comfortable Bookstore Reading Chair —yeah, I can see Johnston’s point.
Bear McCreary Unleashes “The Singularity” Album, Graphic Novel, Concert—color me intrigued
Fungi in Fiction by Adrian M. Gibson—a guest post over at Before We Go Blog on a topic few, if any, have likely considered.
Stop using “YA” as an insult—Kopratic sounds off at The Fantasy Inn
A quick video post: 5 Books Better than Dealing with Real Life
This Week’s New Releases that I’m Excited About and/or You’ll Probably See Here Soon:
Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection by Charles Duhigg—An “exploration of what makes conversations work—and how we can all learn to be supercommunicators at work and in life.” Frankly, I don’t need to be a super-communicator, I’d be happy with better-than-I-currently-am. I’ve enjoyed Duhigg’s previous two books, and imagine this will be equally engaging, interesting, and perhaps helpful.
Buffalo Fluffalo by Bess Kalb, Illustrated by Erin Kraan—No idea what this is about…fun title, great cover. Nuff ‘said.
Celeste | A Literary Escape
I’m sorry to see that about your son’s health. I’m not quite sure I have the right words to offer, but I’ll be rooting for his success. ❤️
Bob Germaux
First, of course, like all your readers, nothing but good wishes for your son, H.C. If you’re of a mind to, keep us updated. As for the Flashbacks, please continue with that segment. I not only enjoy reading about your flashbacks, but it also occasionally reminds me of my own flashbacks of ten years ago, when I was just a tender lad of 68. So, yeah, keep’em coming.