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Who Is Ann Patchett? Patchett is an award-winning novelist and bookstore owner. She was born in Los Angeles in 1963 and grew up in Nashville. After attending Sarah Lawrence College and the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, Patchett published her first novel, The Patron Saint of Liars, in 1992. She has since published seven more novels and three works of nonfiction. In 2011, she opened Parnassus Books in Nashville. Though I have enjoyed Patchett’s nonfiction, I think of her primarily as a novelist....

The only problem with this strategy is that you lose some of the magic of book discovery before the internet, when wandering a bookstore or library was the main way readers discovered new titles. While I appreciate reading the books everyone is raving about, there’s something special about pulling a dusty volume off a shelf in a forgotten corner of a used bookstore and losing yourself in a narrative I know nothing about....

I’ve collected a list of some of the best fiction podcasts out there that you should check out; from the spine-tingling to the rib-tickling, there’s sure to be a story for you! Best Fiction Podcasts To Listen To Right Now The Magnus Archives The world of podcasts is full of supernatural and science-fiction stories, but this show is a cut above the rest. As a new archivist at the Magnus Institute begins to dig through a selection of transcripts and statements regarding the horrific and Lovecraftian in the hopes of organising them, he stumbles into his own tale of terror....

Best Love Scenes in Books: Best Declarations and Proposals in Classic Literature Best Love Scenes in Books: Best Declarations and Proposals in Contemporary Literature Best Love Scenes in Books: Best First Kisses Best Love Scenes in Books: Best Consent & Communication Best Love Scenes in Books: Sexiest Sexytimes Special Category: Best Bad Sex Were these 22 love scenes not enough for you? You might like the best love story books or these nonfiction books about love....

As used in this list, it does not necessarily mean “bestselling.” While many of the authors including in this list are bestselling authors, I didn’t compile these 22 authors based on their all-time sales. “Best,” for simplicity’s sake, means the best collection of authors for newbie romance readers to get started on and for seasoned romance readers to branch out with; a subjective judgment, I’m aware. If you’ve been reading romance for some time, the names on this list will probably be familiar to you, and if you haven’t yet, I would encourage you to read at least one book by each of them....

Here are the grossest things I’ve encountered in the 11 years I’ve worked in a used bookstore. A customer stood ten feet away from the bathroom. She wore a long, brightly patterned dress, and stood very still. Her son, 7 or 8, stood near but not close. When she walked away from the spot, she left a pile of poop on the ground. She did this a few times over the course of a month or two before a manager caught her (the day in my memory)....

But despite writing book reviews being extremely familiar to me, I still don’t particularly…like the process. I’ve been a reader since before I have memories, and I always loved English class and silent reading time. The thing that tripped me up, though, was book reports. I could absolutely adore a book, but still not feel like I could “prove” I had read it. The things teachers seemed to want me to recite, I never paid attention to....

I fell 10 book short of my goal of 110 for that year’s challenge as a result. Whether I was fired up by this perceived loss or some other kind of magic happened, I upped my game drastically after the first of the year. My renewed interest in reading might also have had to do with trying more graphic novels (not my usual format) and revisiting other hobbies, which in turn led me to want to read more about those hobbies....

Find below a massive guide to all things book socks. We’ve got socks for genre fans, for fans of gorgeous books, for fans of specific authors, and so much more. Cozy season is here and it’s the perfect excuse to don those fun, festive, and beloved book socks. And bonus: if you’re looking for the perfect gift for readers, these socks for book lovers will be right up your alley....

“Located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt, the $220 million rebuild of an ancient library has very little ancientness attached to it. With 11 stories—four underground—the building, designed by Snøhetta, opened in 2002 and is meant to mimic the lighthouse of Alexandria. The cylindrical design and Egyptian hieroglyphics are all ties to Egyptian culture.” The Hunters Point Community Library is an accessibility disaster (!!), but this is still a lovely roundup of library eye candy....

Chicago is a city of neighborhoods. Neighborhoods that, when colonized from Natives including the Miami, Peoria, Potawatomi, and others, organized themselves around their similar immigrant communities. These communities and their ethnic heritage are proud and thriving, even today. It’s these tight-knit communities that fascinate me and which make me especially fond of Chicago-set YA books that are historical. Seeing how those enclaves add so much depth to the characters and story showcases research and passion for the setting in a way that depicts an authenticity and understanding of the power of place....

Prepare Your Closet Step one, you need to pick a closet and remodel it. This part might seem intimidating if you’re not the handiest with power tools, but you can plan around your available materials and experience. Shelves are a must-have, and painting or wallpapering the space can make it feel fresh and new. There are several different easy ways to make cute floating shelves to store your books. Get creative with it!...

Like people everywhere, these times are extremely uncertain for me. I work at a public library, and where I live, the library has been closed for weeks. Library employees are at home socially distancing. Even as the news changes every five minutes, I am looking forward to tackling my rather ambitious 2020 TBR pile. For the first two weeks of social distancing, I only finished one book. I could not pry myself away from my phone....

In Daevabad, djinn summon flames with the snap of a finger, blood can be dangerous as any spell, and a clever con artist from Cairo will alter the fate of a kingdom in the thrilling sequel to THE CITY OF BRASS. As Nahri carefully navigates life in the dangerous royal court, Ali has been exiled and must rely on the frightening abilities gifted to him by unpredictable spirits in order to survive....

The show stars Michael Sheen as Aziraphale, an angel, and David Tennant as the demon Crowley. And they are backed up by such star power as Frances McDormand, Brian Cox, Jon Hamm, Nick Offerman, Miranda Richardson, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Michael McKean. To the world! See the just-released full trailer in all its glory for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUJoR4vlIIs

title: “We Re Off For New Year S Day " ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-20” author: “Domingo Dale”

VR Game tie-ins Of course, Harry Potter would lead the charge in immersive VR game tie-ins, because every reader wants to be in that world. A short 30-minute (tops) Fantastic Beasts game allows you to cast some spells and tinker around in the Potter universe. Another game designer, 1RIC, is also working on a augmented reality game where you can interact with objects in your space in a Potter-style experience. (Of course, super still in development, but an interesting AR application of a book tie-in....

Fictional characters serves as archetypes for different types of people. Some who are highly specific and individual. Others have universal character traits and personalities that appear again and again across time and cultures. Reading books often helps us get into the mindset of the characters who narrate our favorite stories. But out of all the fictional characters in the world, which one are you most like? This quiz won’t completely answer that question....

Of course, you’ll want to write something personal—about the recipient or the occasion, or about the book or your favorite passage from it. No one other than you can come up with those words, but if you want to add a little something extra about the joy of books and reading, we’ve rounded up a list of quotes to help you send the perfect message. What to Write in a Book As a Gift for Someone Who Could Read All Day, Every Day In the winter she curls up around a good book and dreams away the cold....

I mean Mr. McKean. You are a creator, and we don’t know each other. I mainly know your work from collaborations with Neil Gaiman, like when you drafted Mirrormask or made comics such as Mr. Punch. Neil has said you were a good friend, so I’ve assumed you are a good person and that if you do any problematic material it’s more of the kind that gets moral conservatives upset and not material that reflects devastating stereotypes....