What Caught My Eye Online #37
Amy Poehler's book picks, nonfiction reads, and more
Welcome to this week’s link roundup!
I’m officially back at work, so I’m adjusting to waking up at 5:00 a.m. after living like a sloth for the summer. Things could be going better. I am not thriving yet, but I have hope.
Though I’m not a morning person, I’m happy to be reunited with my favorite colleagues, and I look forward to seeing students back next week. This week, I’m working on making my libraries look pretty and trying to catalog and process books left over from last school year. Thankfully, I never get tired of processing new books.
Even though I haven’t been loving my alarm, I have been loving other things this week, including:
Lip oils. I love how they feel on dry lips. I’m currently using this one from Milani, which smells like raspberry and peach. What a yummy combo.
Pumpkin spice everything. As soon as September is in sight, I want everything pumpkin. I know it’s a basic craving. Many people roll their eyes at a pumpkin spice latte or pumpkin scone, but those people have been hurt and are just lashing out. I forgive them, and I pray for their healing so that they might experience the joy of a pumpkin spice chai.
Stickers. I might be 37, but I love stickers with the passion of a kindergartener who just got a gold star. Stickers make using my planner and journals so much fun. I’m thankful for creative hobbies and tools that bring me joy.
And now for what caught my eye this week.
Kirkus lists the 150 most anticipated books of the fall. I’m eager to read the new releases from Louise Erdrich, Rachel Kushner, Haruki Murakami, and Sally Rooney. Many of the other titles sound great, too!
Here are 54 new nonfiction hits, according to Goodreads members.
I adore Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers, so imagine my delight when Amy brought a stack of books to discuss on Seth’s show. The two momentarily gushed about George Saunders, making me so happy.
A recent survey shows most Americans are unengaged with book-banning efforts in public schools. Even though challenges and bans have surged in recent years, that’s due to a minority of extremely loud and organized people and groups.
A robbery suspect was caught and arrested because he got distracted by reading a book. Relatable!
Here are eight books you might want to read with your book club. I’ve read half of them and enthusiastically endorse James by Percival Everett. I was disappointed by Come and Get It and All Fours, but they would definitely inspire a lot of conversation.
Thanks to her character-driven thrillers, I’ve been a Lisa Jewell fan for several years now. I had no idea how prolific she was until I read this post listing her books in the order they were written. None of This Is True and Watching You are my favorites.
Publishers Weekly shares a study that monitored how children’s brains handle reading in print vs. from a screen.
I love the idea of this book list: 8 books that transcend the line between poetry and prose. The only title I’ve read on the list is Dept. of Speculation, which I loved.
The Guardian shares five of the best books about yearning. They say, “These exceptional tales explore the sweet, infuriating agony of being overwhelmed by passion and desire.”
Several of my recent reads have starred characters older than me, and I’ve been enjoying the peak into different stages of life. Here are book suggestions featuring characters in their 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond.
Check out these eye-catching covers from old magazines.
Here are 15 authors who started as librarians.
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Love reading your posts!!🥰
the robber would be me if i were a robber!! also, i love lip oils!