My name is Vik and I have a problem.


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My name is Craig and I have a problem.

My stack of to-be-read books grows every day.


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Get to work on that pile of books. There are some very cool titles that you will want to add. Good Night Everyone!

"Awed by the role a bookstore plays in a community."


This Book Will Change Your Life
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A decision to save $6.00 by buying a book online, multiplied by thousands of customers every day, means that your local bookstore -- the place where you meet friends, met your partner, or found the book that changed your life -- may not be there next year.

In Six Years (Dutton, March 19), a masterpiece of modern suspense, #1 New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben explores the depth and passion of lost love… and the secrets and lies at its heart.

Enter to win one of 10 signed copies, then tell your friends! Each friend who enters the contest through your referral link will earn you another entry!


Win a signed copy of SIX YEARS by Harlan Coben
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In Six Years (Dutton, March 19), a masterpiece of modern suspense, #1 New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben explores the depth and passion of lost love… and the secrets and lies at its heart.

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What time is it?

This charming video is making the rounds again. Still wonderful.


The Joy of Books
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Author John Scalzi: "UK author Terry Deary recently proclaimed that libraries 'had run their course' as useful entities, and were detrimental to writers. He's (appallingly, stupidly, embarrassingly) wrong. Here's why."


A Personal History of Libraries – Whatever
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The first library I ever remember visiting was the library in Red Bluff, California. I was five at the time, and living with my aunt while my mother was recovering from surgery. I remember the children’s area of the library, and in my recollection of the place today, the rows of books went all the w...

Well done, Waterstones!


Waterstones advertisements’ clever use of copy to...
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Waterstones advertisements’ clever use of copy to extol the virtues of bookstores.

Season 3!


Game Of Thrones Season 3: Trailer
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Game of Thrones Season 3 is coming. The new season returns on March 31st at 9pm.

I have a problem.

Sarcastises. Yup.


8 New Punctuation Marks We Desperately Need
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The inner workings of Shelf Awareness revealed!


Book City: Why reading for a living is like herding cats | Crosscut.com
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Marilyn Dahl on her dream job and which best-seller is most overrated.

My new wallpaper.


The Desktop Wallpaper Project
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For all the amazing technology we have these days sometimes you just can't beat a book.

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Today's Facebook cartoon:

Enter to win 1 of 10 signed copies of THE STORYTELLER by Jodi Picoult (pubbing Feb 26 from Atria)! http://bit.ly/strytlr


Win a signed copy of THE STORYTELLER by Jodi Picoult
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In this stunning new novel #1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult asks where does one draw the line between punishment and justice, forgiveness and mercy?

"Cats: Being the best at being annoying since the middle ages." Thanks, Heather!


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Has your cat ever walked across your keyboard? Well, it's not a new problem. Medieval book historian Erik Kwakkel recently Tweeted this photo of a 15th century book with... you guessed it... cat paw prints in ink on the pages! We're part of a long and glorious historical movement, friends.

Fantastical Book Sculptures! Be sure to watch the video at the bottom of the page... amazing.


Book Patrol: You Are What You Read: A Trip with Kathy Ross
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TV: Reamde - Shelf Awareness
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Chris Weitz will write and direct a TV series adaptation of Neal Stephenson's novel Reamde and co-executive produce the project with his brother Paul for Fox TV Studios.