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I Like Watching the Movie First, and I Don’t Care How You Feel About It

If you're not a DNFer, watching the movie first can be a big time saver.

Honest Plot Summaries of 19th-Century Novels

Simple summaries of novels written in the 19th century.

Five Books I “Borrowed” And Will Never Ever Give Back

It turns out I'm guilty of the ultimate book-lovers sin: borrowing a book that I will never ever give back to its rightful owner. Sorry.

Why You Should Buy A Book Right Now

Well, it’s not going to buy itself, is it?

If You Can’t Say Something Nice, Get Off This Hashtag

We could all use a little of this: excellent selections from the #NiceUPaBook hashtag.

When Used Books Attack: Cat Edition

A used bookseller shares some of the more horrifying/hilarious books about cats she's found in her store.

11 Bookish Feelings We Need Words For

What do you call it when you fall in love with a book after a sentence?

Literary Journal Concepts You’re Free To Steal And Make A Reality

Literary journal ideas for those ambitious enough to create their own publication.

Let’s Talk (in Library Code)!

For National Library Week: a guide to incorporating Dewey-based slang into your vernacular.

Mildly Annoying Things that Happen to Readers

The ghosts of your ancestors reading over your shoulder just when you get to a steamy scene.