National Book Lovers Day is August 9th 2017

First, for those following the ongoing saga of Leaky and Lumpy, I don’t have much new to report, other than Lumpy still has a slight bruise that, given its size and color, reminds me of a lemon… and you know the saying about when life hands you them… *grin*

However, after many phone calls and discussions, my MRI location has changed from the much preferred facility in Boston (since they can’t even guarantee any availability in October, let alone September) to a local hospital, and will take place on August 10th. But since I have to wait until late in the day on Monday the 14th for the results, I might have to post an eleventh hour update that night.

Any time I think the waiting might be the death of me, I remind myself that a very wise woman once said –

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Now, for the bibliophiles amongst us – this Wednesday (August 9th) is National Book Lovers Day (although there are some who celebrate in November instead). To mark the occasion, much like last year, I’m sharing 9 lists of 3 favorite book-related things. Be sure to shout out in the comment section with your own faves!

3 bookstores

• Crackskull’s Coffee and Books
• Water Street Bookstore
• Gibson’s Bookstore

3 libraries

• Magnolia Library & Community Center
• Dudley-Tucker Library
• Durham Public Library

3 books

• The Velvet Room
• Illusions
• A Wrinkle in Time

3 graphic novels

• Jessica Jones
• Wonder Woman
• The Walking Dead

3 series

• Dresden Files
• Discworld
• Harry Potter

3 traditional authors

• Janet Evanovich
• Ursula K. Le Guin
• Neil Gaiman

3 indie authors

• Amanda Washington
• Jane Alexander
• Staci Layne Wilson

3 charities that promote reading

• RIF (Reading Is Fundamental)
• World Book Night (April 23)
• Little Free Library

3 ways to help your favorite authors

• Review their books.
• Rave about (and share) their links on social media.
• Recommend them to your friends and local book clubs.

Happy reading!

 

 

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