I think I’m going to dub 2014 the “year of the infographic.” They were cool at first, but it’s getting to be a little much already. I included one below, but for the most part, I’m going to spare you.
- Imagine perusing the shelves at your local bookstore, when in comes the POTUS and his kids. It happens!
- It was Margaret Atwood’s 75th birthday last month, and she was fêted all over the bookternet. In case you forgot, here are 75 reasons why she’s awesome, courtesy of Book Riot and 75 surprising facts about her, courtesy of CBC books.
- Speaking of Margaret Atwood, she’s the first contributor to the Future Library.
- Um, I really don’t see the problem here.
- Did you hear about the long-lost Dr. Suess collection that was published this year?
- They needed to do a study to figure out that reading a good book affects your brain? We could have told them that!
- Ever wondered which books are the most popular of all time? Want to take any guesses before you check out this infographic?
- Little free libraries are popping up everywhere – even across the GTA.
- There seems to be a bit of a debate going about whether you should finish every book you start. Are you compelled to finish every book you pick up, or do you believe that reading shouldn’t be a chore?
- We’ve heard before that reading increases empathy, but here’s a first-hand take: “Reading Helped Me Overcome a Racist Upbringing”
- Maybe being a published author isn’t all it’s cracked up to be: Anecdotes from a book tour
- This is fantastic: A game like fantasy football, but with authors. I guess that would make it “fantasy publishing”?
- Aha! I knew e-readers were evil! (I guess that’s what the “e” stands for.)
- This essay by Zadie Smith, on being addicted to reading, is from way back before the summer but I never did post it. It’s entirely true. Prison indeed.
Five more reading days in 2014 – cram in as many books as you can!!