Next Stop Procrastination #7
Posted 21st August 2015
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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.
In which the ‘right’ books are those that teach us empathy.
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?
Next Stop Procrastination #6
Posted 10th April 2015
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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?
Next Stop Procrastination #5
Posted 10th December 2014
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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?
Next Stop Procrastination #4
Posted 12th September 2014
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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?
Next Stop Procrastination #3
Posted 13th June 2014
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This photograph was taken by Christian Ostrosky.
Book reviewing and criticising (that new old topic), food, and natural history rule today. To paraphrase many a TV show presenter, it’s time for Next Stop Procrastination…
The links
I personally like your bog standard pizza, but if you’d like a little variation you could perhaps try this.
It may be somewhat ironic, given that Sarah’s site is called Yes And Yes, but you’ll likely feel better for having read this post on the concept of saying ‘no’.
This is a (head’s up: fairly strongly-worded) post by Carrie about the times when you shouldn’t react to a review.
Larissa has started a short blog series on photography concepts that is good for beginners (I certainly learned a lot). I’ve provided the link to the first, and I believe she’s written more since.
What are the oldest living things in the world? As these photos show, some plants can live for a very, very long time.
What has piqued your interest on the Internet lately?
