Gack! It’s been two weeks since I put one of these up. Guess all this sun is melting my brain. But I’m okay with that. Anyroad, I’m back with another set of links that I found interesting over the last week.
Grrlbibliophile’s Blog
The Life of a Reading Coward
- A confession from a reader who now seeks to venture beyond her preferred book genres.
Also did you know that The Grove Review is looking for Volunteers/Interns?
Books are my Only Friends
Keep these Books Well Stocked Away
- Ever read a book, not because you wanted to, but because you felt you should, for some bizarre reason you can’t explain. You’re not alone.
Broadway Books
Talking with Rebecca Skloot
- An excellent video interview from the wonderful folks at Broadway Books with Rebecca Skloot as she signs books during her whirlwind tour.
Powell’s Books
Zadie Smith’s “Changing My Mind: Occasional Essays”
- I love Zadie Smith’s fiction critiques as much as I like her fiction and to see a book of Essays from her is an exciting thing indeed. She’s an outstanding writer who deserves even more time on the new releases shelf.




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