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A journal for collecting inspiring bits and inspired pieces. |
Oprah picks Cheryl Strayed’s Wild to relaunch her book club. You can read LJ’s Q&A with Strayed here. (via libraryjournal)
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The two posts I opted to reblog today would seem contradictory.
And yet…
(via libraryjournal)
Haruki Murakami, Norwegian Wood (via girlwithoutwings)
(Source: quote-book)
Hunter Thompson and Keith RIchards (by whomsh)
Jacob spoke first.
“I want to know if my hair is just like yours,” he told Mr. Obama, but so quietly that the president asked him to speak again.
Jacob did, and Mr. Obama replied, “Why don’t you touch it and see for yourself?” He brought his head level with Jacob, who hesitated.
“Touch it, dude!” Mr. Obama said.
As Jacob, who was 5, patted the presidential crown, Mr. Souza snapped.
“So, what do you think?” Mr. Obama asked.
RIP, Mr. Sendak.
(Source: d-roth)
Guess what? Ann Patchett and I co-wrote a book together! Sort of. Recommendations from lots of fab booksellers, and an introduction by one of the newest (and loudest) among our ranks…
Stefan is in this book! Plus other amazing booksellers from across the country talking about the books they love. Hold your horses! Its not out until September. We’ll remind you gently when the time comes.
Read This!
(via bookriot)
This might be one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen…
We are pleased to unveil once little point for vinyl in the ever increasing digital...
All of my favorite people are disappearing. You have given me so much hope and inspiration. I did not ever get the chance to meet you like I’ve...
“Volcano” by Damien Rice
There is a lot of self-consciousness about writing, but if you had total self-consciousness you’d never get anything done.
—Julian Barnes, ...