Sorry for the late links post. The past three days have been so busy – I’ve had very little time for the computer. My Google Reader reads 1000+ posts! I may never catch up.
My sister was here visiting from across the state, and we spent all day Thursday and Friday visiting and playing at the park. (She also brought me her copies of the three books in Melissa Marr’s Wicked Lovely series – can’t wait to find time for them!) Then all four kids participated in Tae Kwon Do seminars and a tournament yesterday. And did I mention that the temperature has broken 100 the past couple of days? I’m pooped.
Author links:
~ Neil Gaiman has some advice on the art of reading aloud.
Discussion starters:
~ 5 Minutes for Books – On Reading: When Books Challenge Our Standards.
~ Mother Reader: Important News for Bloggers.
~ Book, Line, and Sinker: Is Your Partner a Reader?
~ Books ‘N Border Collies: Are There “Chick” Books and “Guy” Books?
~ Farm Lane Books: What do you think of adverts?
Book to film news:
~ Disney is adapting Aprilynne Pike’s Wings – with Miley Cyrus as the lead, Laurel. Hmmm…. I pictured Laurel very differently.
~ Who should play Bilbo Baggins? James McAvoy gets my vote.
Giveaways:
~ Win The Castaways by Elin Hilderbrand at Beth Fish Reads.
~ Win Catching Fire or The Hunger Games (both by Suzanne Collins) at Hey Lady! Whatcha Readin’?
~ Win My Name is Will by Jess Winfield at Carol’s Notebook.
~ Win Galway Bay by Mary Pat Kelly at A Sea of Books.
~ Win The Moon Locked Down by Dorothy Garlock at Books and Needlepoint.
~ Win Mr. Darcy, Vampyre by Amanda Grange at Debbie’s World of Books.
Other bookish links:
~ Ever wanted to have a handsome man with a British accent read aloud to you?
~ Be sure and click over to congratulate Jackie: Farm Lane Books is one of the best book blogs in the UK!
~ Get registered for Book Blogger Appreciation Week, September 14th through 18th.
~ There’s a Twilight graphic novel in the works.
My other bookish posts this week:
~ My favorite YA fiction, part two
~ This actually happened (or, my to-read stacks are too big)
~ 100 Shots of Short #71: Are You There God? It’s Me. Also, a Bunch of Zombies by Jake Swearingen
~ 100 Shots of Short #70: My Massive Feelings by Laurie Weeks
~ Book Review: Wings by Aprilynne Pike
~ 100 Shots of Short #73: Y by Marjorie Celona
Thank you so much for the double mention!
I loved reading Neil Gaiman’s hints. I got a copy of The Graveyard book on CD yesterday, so am really excited about listening to it
.-= Jackie (Farm Lane Books)´s last blog ..Ulysses, Part I: The Telemachiad, Telemachus =-.
Twitter: booksandmovies
says:
Jackie- Gaiman is a wonderful reader – I think you’ll love it.
Twitter: BethFishReads
says:
Thanks for the mention of my giveaway.
Gaiman is an amazingly good reader. Most authors shouldn’t try to narrate their books.
.-= Beth F´s last blog ..Awards! =-.
Twitter: booksandmovies
says:
Beth – I agree, there are very few authors who should read their own work. Gaiman is definitely one of them, though! I did listen to his Anansi Boys, which wasn’t read by him, but by Lenny Bruce – and it was still wonderful.
Lots of giveaways! Can I enter any?
TSS: The Jewel Trader of Pegu by Jeffrey Hantover
.-= gautami tripathy´s last blog ..TSS: The Jewel Trader of Pegu by Jeffrey Hantover =-.
Twitter: booksandmovies
says:
Gautami – I don’t know if any of the giveaways are open internationally. I’ll try to be more specific in my future links posts and highlight the ones that are!
Those Google Reader posts can add up fast, can’t they? It can be overwhelming at times. I hate to miss anything though. It’s been extra hot here too lately. It’ll be in the early hundreds today no doubt. Perfect weather for going to see a movie.
I hope you had a nice visit with your sister. I’ve been wanting to read Melissa Marr’s books. I hear it’s a great series. I look forward to your thoughts on them.
I love to read out loud sometimes. Not having children, that means the poor animals have to endure it when I get in that mood. Thanks for the link! Interestingly enough though, I’m not a big fan of being read to. I’ll have to think about why that may be.
Have a great week!
.-= Literary Feline´s last blog ..Sunday Salon: No More Excuses =-.
Twitter: booksandmovies
says:
LF – I love to read aloud, too! Since I homeschool, I get a lot of opportunities to read out loud and to read great children’s novels I might not otherwise find time for. I wish I was going to see a movie today! We have AC in our living room and bedroom, though, so we’re surviving.
Over 100 degrees? Yikes. We’re on the other end of the spectrum. It was only 58 yesterday. That’s cold for July, even here in Minnesota!
Thanks for the link!
Lezlie
.-= Lezlie´s last blog ..KILLER SUMMER =-.
Twitter: booksandmovies
says:
Lezlie – I have to say that 58 sounds mighty good right now! You’re welcome for the link.
It’s over ninety here right now and all I want to do is sleep. I can’t wait until it gets cooler tonight… I love listening to Neil Gaiman reading. He has the best voice in the world. Have a great week.
.-= Vasilly´s last blog ..Sunday Salon: Short Works Sunday =-.
Twitter: booksandmovies
says:
Vasilly – I know what you mean – I’m tired of the heat, too. And yes, he has a wonderful voice. I could listen to him for hours….
Hope your week is wonderful as well!
I vote James McAvoy for sure! In fact that alone would entice me to go to the movie. LOL
.-= Michelle´s last blog ..Lauren Barnholdt – Two Way Street =-.
Twitter: booksandmovies
says:
Michelle – me, too!