13 Things This Week

Here’s a look at some interesting things I read/ saw / thought / did this week.

✏ What did you think of Book vs. TV Series: Big Little Lies? I haven’t watched the series yet since I’m a wuss at waiting week to week with all the suspense!

✏ The Underground Railroad won the Tournament of Books … versus Homegoing, Yaya Gyasi.

✏ The Hugo Award Finalists Announcement – the Best in Science Fiction and Fantasy … who will be the winner?! I’ve read 2 of the 6 books (The Obelisk Gate, N.K. Jemisin and All the Birds in the Sky, Charlie Jane Anders) so far. Have you read any of the nominated books?

✏ Yes, you can Get Audiobooks for Free.

✏ If only I could find a book club that would read these 20 Dystopian Novels to Read with Your Book Club – I’d probably go every month!

✏ Did ya know Atwood Expands The Handmaid’s Tale in New Audiobook? I’m probably one of the few who didn’t love that book – but I’d definitely check out an expanded version.

✏ What a big year for books to movies and TV. Here are 21 Books to Read Before They Become 2017’s Biggest Adaptations.

✏ Mildly Annoying Things that Happen to Readers … for reals!

✏ Looking at The New Books (By Genre) You’re Reading Now @ Goodreads … seems like we’re really not reading many books by authors of color at all.

Blogging

✏ Lots of good tips in 63 Simple Ways You Can Improve Your Website Right Now and 5 Questions to Help You Create the Best Content Strategy Ever (+ Why You need One).

✏ Can you relate to Expectations vs Reality for Book Bloggers? I know I can!

✏ Get you Bookstagram Tips right here! The “draft” post tip is my fave!

✏ Hmmm … Let’s Be Honest… Who Do You Write For?

Life … This month I’ll be travelling to Wisconsin (2 weeks) and Missouri for a few days. Where did you go on the last trip you took?