No trip down memory lane this week—I posted nothing 10 years ago. A move I can appreciate (and almost replicated).
The first link I have to share has nothing to do with books or reading, but was so interesting that I’m sharing it anway:
A List of 1,065 Medieval Dog Names: Nosewise, Garlik, Havegoodday & More—I strongly encourage clicking the links within the short post and the Related Content.
And now, back to our regularly scheduled focus.
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:
Hartford high school graduate who claims she can’t read sues board of education
Every AI Copyright Lawsuit in the US, Visualized—For those who have lost track of them all (like me)
Snap! Criticism: De Marcken and Kramnick—literary criticism and the idea of “quality”
Interview with M. W. Craven about the Ben Koenig series
Speaking of Craven, he showed up on CrimeReads this week with An Englishman in New York—as one who frequently complains about British authors flubbing Americanisms, I appreciate this.
Nice Place to Visit, But…: Johnny D. Boggs’ Bloody Newton—I had to take a second look at this review. (the title of the book could also be what some British authors call me when I comlain about their flubbed Americanisms)
The Art of Buying Books for Other People—some very good advice (especially about keeping lists)
Bookstr put together this handy The Best Book Deals as We Say Goodbye to 2024
Let Children Read What They Want—please
Out with the Old, In With the New – End of Year Review—A Little Book Problem takes a look at 2024 and looks toward 2025
A Year Spent Rereading – Some Highlights and Lowlights—The Orangutan Librarian looks back
It’s the Time of Year for Best of Lists like these. Your TBR will grow, I should warn you.
The Ultimate Best Books of 2024 List—I really appreciate Emily Temple’s annual List of Lists
The Empty Bookshelf’s Top 10 Novels of 2024—I’ve only read one of these (his top pick), but the rest look pretty appetizing
Pages Unbound’s Krysta gave her
Favorite Books Read in 2024
Top Twelve Graphic Novels Read in 2024
FanFiAddict posted:
C. J. Daley’s Top Reads of 2024
Anna’s Favorite Reads of 2024—many of these will appeal to people who aren’t me, but I can see why horror readers would dig them.
Ryan’s Favorite Reads of 2024
I’ve Read 26 Bookish Books in 2024—not really a Best Of, but it’s a good list, so it fit here better than above.
A.J.’s Completely Random Book Awards: 2024—Were I more creative, this is the approach I’d to take. But I’m not, so I’ll just enjoy people like A.J. Calvin who are.
Along those lines, I really enjoy the way that Steven Writes breaks down his lists:
Top Five Powerful Books I Read In 2024
Top Five Most Dramatic Twists I Read In 2024
Top Five Character-Driven Books I Read In 2024
Top Five Beautiful Covers I Held In 2024
A Book-ish Related Podcast episode (or two) you might want to give a listen to:
SFF Addicts Ep. 135: Our Favorite Reads of 2024 LIVE (with Greta Kelly, The FTF Podcast & OWWR Pod)—this was fun and TBR embiggening.
Crime Time FM Alison Gaylin In Person With Paul—I really enjoyed this chat with Gaylin and hearing her take on Sunny Randall
This Week’s New Releases that I’m Excited About and/or You’ll Probably See Here Soon:
Suppression of Powers by JCM Berne—Turn Six of the Hybrid Helix looks like it’ll put Rohan through the wringer (shock) as the second arc of the kicks off.
Carol
Thanks for sharing my bookish books post! 🙌