How are you feeling about your weekend? I’m watching the news with my heart in my throat, and at the same time I’m looking forward to the unseasonably warm weather we’re expecting here tomorrow. What a world. I hope you have something to look forward to—perhaps something that brings you peace and joy—these next few days.
My favorite finds from around the web: * Understanding the Ukraine Crisis: A Comprehensive Reading List.
22 Books By Trans And Nonbinary Authors To Get Excited About In 2022. Seems like a good time to boost this book list in light of what’s happening in Texas and Florida. Several of these are on my priority ARC shelf and I’m looking forward to diving in.
Quinta Brunson on reviving broadcast TV’s mockumentary genre with Abbott Elementary. Our whole family LOVES this show.
More fun for the whole family: my kids (ages 12-16) and I LOVED The Mitchells Vs. The Machines, which you recommended here in links several weeks ago. What should we watch next?
Because I have huge feet and walk a ton, it’s not easy to find comfortable, good-looking shoes that work for me. So I’m especially grateful to have found these cheerful and classic Ivory Dot Points from Rothy’s for the spring-like days we’ve had this week. Because they’re a podcast sponsor, use this link to get $20 off your first purchase.
In the Beginning Was the Blurb. Ever wondered how author blurbs on books work or the many feelings the industry has about them? This piece has you covered.
My third book Don’t Overthink It turned two yesterday!
I’m common as muck and spent £150 in a Michelin star restaurant to see if it was worth it. Delightful account from a British woman. (I have had one similar experience myself and found myself nodding along with her conclusions. I wrote all about it in Don’t Overthink It!)
This wool and cashmere spray for sweaters is a spring essential—I wouldn’t want to put my sweaters in storage without it!
Two Poems from Ukraine’s Rock-Star Poet Serhiy Zhadan. Beautiful and timely.
March is National Craft Month! To celebrate Craftsy has lowered the price to only $1.99 for a 1 year premium membership (normally $89.99). This is one of the lowest prices they have ever offered: start your premium membership here.
Ina Garten’s Cookbook Sneak Peek Has Instagram Drooling. And me.
On Winter. “If the idea that cold weather ‘hardens’ us into rugged individualists seems irresistible, the experience of the snowstorm, here and now, provides an opportunity for a glimpse into what community life should look more like.”
Why book banning is back. Great in-depth overview of this issue.
What Are Preserved Lemons And Why Are They in Soo Many BA Recipes? We love preserved lemons. I make my own; details are here.
News anxiety: does reading the news leave you feeling anxious for hours? You could have a “sticky mind”. Helpful to consider.
New arrivals!
Remember when I told you about those great preorder bonuses for My Reading Adventures, and how excited I am that my publisher said YES when I asked for delivered-to-your-mailbox stickers as a bonus? Well. I got my own care package in the mail this week, including samples of those stickers, and they are SO MUCH FUN. My only problem is going to be stopping my kids from sneaking them off to school and giving them to all their friends!
The journal comes out August 2, and when you preorder your copy for the young reader (age 8-12) in your life, you get fun stuff in your inbox and your mailbox before the book releases! Click here for all the details, including the lowdown on those bonuses, order links to buy your copy wherever new books are sold, and the form to claim your preorder bonuses.
Don’t miss these posts: * A whole stack of middle grade books you can read in one weekend. Perfect for Middle Grade March!
The star of our special breakfasts: easy 20-minute frittata. This is one of our long-time staple recipes!
8 great Audible alternatives for audiobook listeners. Many readers want to try audiobooks, but it’s easy to be intimidated by the number of choices we have now.
Upcoming Events: * March 9: Let’s Talk About Funny Books: A Conversation with Amy Poeppel: What books make us laugh? In this deep dive into the funny books genre, we’ll talk about what makes a book funny, how a story balances drama and humor, and how a writer injects serious moments of catastrophe and tragedy with humor. We’ll also be joined by Amy Poeppel, author of Musical Chairs. (This is a Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club event.)
You can find more upcoming events here.
Have a great weekend!
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