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Click My Link: October 24, 2014

Hello and Happy Friday.  Here's what's going on in the world of letters. The 2014 Kirkus prize winners were announced . Congrats! 13 classic scenes that explain how horror movies work . Chick lit is in its death throes . uhhhh, hello 2009? The unconventional family that gave birth to Wonder Woman San Antonio installs kiosks in the airport where travelers can download digital content. Infographic: YA historical fiction Why the Jane Austen derivatives can't stop, won't stop. Just for fun: A few trailers: Suite FranÒ«ais   The Red Tent

Click My Link: October 14, 2014

Rising to the challenge: re-envisioning public libraries Can books change the world?   (yes!) Do you know your literary villains? The Telegraph talks to some romance novelist Ex-Pats. Afghanistan fledgling publishing industry takes first steps . (nice!) Have you marked your calendars for Harry Potter book night? Clare's The Mortal Instruments  to be rebooted as a tv show Grave found which suggests victim was killed by vampire hysteria .  In the 13th century. Earlyword handicaps the fall book to tv adaptations. Have a great Tuesday!

Click My Link: October 13, 2014

Good Morning, and Happy Monday!  Have some links: Today's must read article on diversity in publishing. The 50 best diverse children's books Is E-reading to your toddler story time or screen time?   Aren't they hearing a story either way? Book Ban rumors boost authors in China What to look for in: Horror First look at Netflix's interpretation of Daredevil (I'm very excited about this) 14 things you probably don't know about Margaret Atwood Adobe gathering ebook data . Of course. Flavorwire talks plague based novels. 3M cloud library launches hardware lending program with the Nook glowlight Booklist mag's Core Collection series starring: Gay and Lesbian romance novels Just for fun: Thug notes takes on Dracula