Articles
Publishing Perspectives talks about transmedia (no, not media about trans folks, publishing across platforms), as in what is it, who should use it, and when.
The Guardian hosts a series in conjunction with Hive Network that allows the average customer to ask hard-hitting book industry questions of independent booksellers. Fantastic, and so much to read through/listen to.
Flavorwire article of the week: "10 Awesome Books to Give Your Nonreading Friends"
The Casual Optimist publishes his "Favourite Covers of 2010" in preparation for a later post about his favorites for 2011.
Too beautiful to pass up, the 2nd Flavorwire article of the week: "15 Gorgeous Book Cover Redesigns"
Cartography
Cheating a bit with this, as it's not even remotely book-related, but it was too funny to not share. Besides, it's my blog and I'll post about maps if I want to. :)
Children's Books
Publisher's Weekly covers the conversation between four picture book authors who discuss writing funny.
Libraries
I will never, Ever, EVER get tired of looking at lists like this: "The 25 Most Beautiful College Libraries in the World"
Websites
Books Set In... is a fantastic website where you can find books, wait for it, set in specific countries! Super helpful for the "Around the World in 12 Books Challenge" I'm participating in in 2012.
I love how you do this each week. I feel like I don't need to read Shelf Awareness any more 'cause all the cool stuff is collected here each Friday. Also, love the map preference= personality.
ReplyDelete:) Thanks so much Emily! I'm glad to know at least one person is making use of this largely self-serving round-up.
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