Weekly Roundup #6

Mental health, literary genres, friendship, and more

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Hi there! I’m back to work this week after having most of last week off. I enjoyed a lot of time with my family, lengthy naps, numerous slices of pumpkin cake, and time spent reading. Hearing my Monday morning alarm go off was rough, but I’m being brave and persisting. (#courage)

Several of the links I’m sharing today are pretty dark reads, but they’re well-written and important. If you need a pick-me-up, check out this vintage clip about how to make a pizza pie. Happy reading, friends!

Six Books That Might Change How You Think About Mental Illness - The Atlantic

As someone who has struggled with anxiety, mental health is important to me. Conversations about it are a vital step toward healing and living wholeheartedly. I haven’t read any of the books on this list, but they each sound great.

What Happens to a School Shooter’s Sister? - The New Yorker

This piece was tough to read, but it addresses important questions regarding mental illness and guns.

The big idea: should we abolish literary genres? - The Guardian

I’m a fan of genrefied bookstores and libraries, but I still found this essay interesting.

School and Public Librarians Describe On-the-Job Harassment - School Library Journal

Reading this piece is heartbreaking. I’m thankful I’ve never experienced anything like this in my public or school library jobs, but it’s devastating to think of the librarians who feel as if they’re being hunted.

A Friend Died, Her Novel Unfinished. Could I Realize Her Vision? - The New Yorker

I love Leslie Jamison’s writing, so I was excited to see a new essay from her. This one is a beautiful story of friendship.

9 Fantastic Books Sets in the 1980s - Book Riot

I was happy to see Signal to Noise by Silvia Moreno-Garcia on this list. It’s such a fun read!

I Bought The Same Dress For $4, $30, $60, and $200 - Safiya Nygaard

This is a fascinating video about shopping scams that are all over TikTok and Instagram.

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What’s caught your eye online this week? I’ll be back on Saturday with my November reading recap. Thanks for reading!