This photograph was taken by Brandon Warren.

It’s Christmas, let’s go all out. This is Next Stop Procrastination: the mega edition.

An Oxford student looks at how many requests to drop books from courses deal with works that are about oppressed groups that need to be read.

The Pool looks at the age-old question of how to find the time to read which was inspired by this longer piece on the same subject.

The Millions on prolific outputs and problems.

The meaning of literary pilgrimages.

On Denver’s Tattered Cover bookstore.

Ever wish you could live in another period? This couple wished it so much they’ve decided to live it as best they can.

Timing is everything: Slate looks at a British writer whose book could have hit the big time.

Meike Ziervogel, author of Kauthar discusses being both a writer and publisher.

Shaina looks at the recent McDonalds books for Happy Meals and asks if there is a wrong way to encourage reading.

An argument as to why the Amish lifestyle shouldn’t be used in inspirational fiction.

“My reading experience is not your reading experience.”

When author Clare Dunkle was doing research for her book, she came across a lot of information about Emily Brontë’s novel.

There are lots of tips on how to sell your book out there, but these from a bookseller are particularly good.

Including a new word to me: on the perils of authorial parochialism.

We’ve marginalia and summaries, and now we’ve literary annotations.

Those non-fiction stories that sound a little too like fiction? It’s a business, says The Millions.

Simply a good article on Alcott’s most famous novel.

Delilah explains why self-promotion as an author doesn’t work and then lists some self-promotion that does work. Yes, she has noted the irony.

Amazon have opened a physical book store. Book Riot visited it.

When popular fiction isn’t popular. Oh, and there’s no such thing as a fake reader.

Miranda writes about her search for a character she could relate to as a young tomboy.

Grounds may be better than instant, but using them means you’ve waste to consider. What should you do with the remnants of your coffee?

I gave it one round whilst working and just that made me sleepy: the breathing exercise that may put you to sleep in a minute.

Have you any links to share?

This photograph was taken by Dom Sagolla.

It’s been a while, hasn’t it? I’ve considered doing a 7th links post for a while now, but felt uninspired. I went from thinking 5 links was just right to 5 links wasn’t enough, and I also felt I was trying too hard to get these lists up too soon after each other. So I’m stepping back and changing things. For the foreseeable future I’m not going to worry too much about the number of links I have to share or the copy I write for them. I’m not going to worry about whether or not I’ve already shared them on Twitter – one tweet rarely reaches everyone. I’m going to focus on books. And I’m setting a sort of standard, only posting the best of the links I find: I won’t be posting these lists so frequently. So here we go:

A female travel writer looks at differences in travel writing and suggests people look at culture rather than only at themselves.

400 years later, archaeologists have found evidence of the Roanoke colony/a later settlement.

A writer details her time in Asia and the way you remember books by where you were when you read them.

The changes writers are making due to the arrival of ebooks.

Cool if not particularly comfortable-sounding (and perhaps frustrating?) Tokyo hotel lets you sleep in a bookstore.

This is the LucasFilm research library and boy is it worth a look.

The evolution of book covers.

In which the ‘right’ books are those that teach us empathy.

On re-reading and forgetting.

In which Nabokov stars in another article on re-reading.

Which is the best Austen adaptation? This writer votes for Clueless and has some excellent reasons why.

An amazing Tokyo book store; Japan is still loving print.

A great piece on re-reading Chopin.

Shaina’s post about the way ebooks for libraries doesn’t mean equal access.

What interesting articles have you read recently?

There have been some excellent articles recently so you’ve six links instead of five. Enjoy.

The links

Maya Rodale discusses how, by focusing on romance cover model Fabio, when we talk about romance we leave out what is important.

Found: the book that helped Henry VIII annul his marriage.

Whilst fully acknowledging that the book wouldn’t suit everyone, I want to point to this interview with Emma Healey in which she mentions Maud’s condition.

Nancy Bilyeau details the first burial of Richard III, showing that it wasn’t as hasty as we may have been told.

Only girls were given leave to attend Shannon Hale’s school visit, and the author has something to say about it.

Unable to stand the noise of people eating? You may be a genius.

What’s piqued your interest recently?

Screen shot from Gone With The Wind, copyright © 1939 Selznick International Pictures.

I actually managed to forget I had more than a few links ready for this next post, so #6 shouldn’t be too long in the future. Here are interesting articles and blog posts I’ve found over the past couple of months – some old some new.

The links

She may not be a book blogger but the sentiment is very apt when Cassie tells us to have an opinion.

Ever eaten or had a drink soon after brushing your teeth? It’s awful, isn’t it? This is why.

What if age is nothing but a mindset?

Scarlett O’Hara’s Tara has been found in a random barn and it’s being restored.

And if you’re anything like me and miss news, Anthony Horowitz’s disagreement with his editor was included in a printed copy.

What’s piqued your interest recently?

This photograph was taken by Stu Spivack.

Happy Friday! It’s been a while, but here we go in 4… 3… 2… no, just number #4.

The links

On responding to negative reviews, this author spent just a bit too much time.

Caffeine evolved to help plants control us.

The way publishers are watching stats and too many requests for books? It’s happening in the fashion world, too.

Have you met the cousin of the bagel? You may soon.

Lastly, here’s Kim’s discussion of blogging for books versus blogging because of books. It’s a good one.

What has piqued your interest on the Internet lately? And should I add more links to these posts in future?