Tayari's Blog: Weekend Links

Posted by TayariJones on October 4, 2008 09:51 AM
Filed under Travels & Rambles


Kids Love to Read!
Originally uploaded by BOOKphotoSA
  • Dave Eggers says kids do too read.
  • My mom was tickled to death by this poem in which an author reacts with glee upon seeing a rival's book on the remainder table.
  • Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez, a pretty funny lady, weighs in on the girls-aren't-funny argument.
  • Ron over at Mosiac books says the party's over.
  • Victor LaValle talks about his new book. I can't even begin to summarize. You have to check it out for yourself.
  • A letter Ted Hughes sent to Sylvia Plath's mother after her Sylvia's death.
  • Feministe points out that the banned book list is one of the few where there is gender parity. (This and lots of other interesting links from Omnibus.)
  • If you love Kelly Link like I love Kelly Link, you'll be delighted to see that you can download Magic For Beginners for free free free!
  • Happy Birthday LitMatch!
  • I often get emails about a character in Leaving Atlanta who willingly gets into a car with a stranger. An article in Slate says that sadly, children are suicidal more often than you think.
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    Comment #1, by Jade Park [TypeKey Profile Page]

    i am SO very excited about Victor LaValle's upcoming novel! I started writing my novel in his workshop, and I remember his mentioning the novel--he is so awesome.

    October 4, 2008 11:03 AM

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