Scholastic: What are the essential reads in dystopian YA?'bit.ly/rfWKdD'Heres my (not very comprehensive) list.
An attorney answers questions about the use of lyrics in a novel:'bit.ly/oq9P5P
Interesting take on a digital success from the Friday Projects publisher, Scott Pack'http://j.mp/qmGSQd
Interesting comments on news of Australian Literary Review closure -'bit.ly/oPyYcr
Banned, Burned, Seized and Censoredan exhibit in Austin
The art of blurb writing tumblr.com/xd54ns2ch3
Rethinking the Textbook'wp.me/pcvbl-5Bv
Discover spec fic from Miranda July, Aimee Bender & more in Tin Houses Fantastic Women:'bit.ly/oHJNwT
The Book Booth, Americas Smallest Library, Opens For Business'huff.to/oIAZtP
Readings to stock Random House Australia ebooks goo.gl/fb/VwJ0f
To Kill a Mockingbird voted UKs best-loved book'gu.com/p/3xpce/tf
John Stevens shares Some Musings on the Cultural Work and Significance of the Hugo Awards:'sfsignal.com/12396
A look at some of the best-known Dracula movie adaptations. Do you have a favorite? bit.ly/qgzOxA
Librarians After Hours Survey: Are Librarians different from other professionals?'svy.mk/mWPdTf
The Borders (USA) store closing schedule has been updated for the last time. All stores will be Closed by Sunday.on.fb.me/bordclose
The New Scientist bloggers ran a photo contest w/ the theme Words. Here are the submissions:'bit.ly/nK3Zf7
Science Fiction and Fantasy YA novels with Major LGBTQ characters'bit.ly/oRjIFM
Top 10 Alcohol-Fueled Novels, courtesy of Vintage Anchor:'goo.gl/VYOyh
RIASS Stuff
Book Review: Love, Honour and O'Brien by Jennifer Rowe
We're running a giveaway courtesy of 40K books.'It's open to all, so stop by!
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