Thursday Book Links

For today, a collection of interesting book-related links. Check them out...

Here is a list of the Top 10 Coolest Independent Bookstores in the U.S. Of the list, I've been to Powell's, The Tattered Cover Bookstore, The Strand, the Elliott Bay Book Company and City Lights.

Did you read about the woman who reads a book every day? According to The New York Times, Nina Sankovitch, author of the Read All Day blog, has read a book every day this year. (Wow.) Her blog has some lovely pictures of her reading, and a list of all of the books read so far in 2009, linked to her reviews. She has some great choices on the list.

A few years ago, I was in a book club with some friends. After discussing the book each meeting, we'd cast the book as if it were a Hollywood movie, suggesting actors for all the main roles. My friend Larissa did that recently with Jonathan Tropper's This is Where I Leave You (reviewed here). Take a look at her post on City Sparkle DC listing her casting choices - I think she did a great job.

And finally, do you watch Mad Men? I love this post from author Rachel Shukert offering unsolicited advice to unhappy suburban housewife Betty Draper.

Comments

[Amie aka MammaLoves]

I could move into Powell's. *sigh*

[Dr. Blondie]

I saw the NYT article about Nina Sankovitch. Simply amazing! And my book club always brainstorms Hollywood stars would would play each character in that month's book selection. I see that you're now reading The Art of Racing in the Rain. I didn't expect to like that book as much as I did, especially not really being a pet lover. But I loved it! What a tender story.

[Larissa]

Thanks for the shout-out and nice collection of links!

[Larissa]

PS -- I also loved this bookstore in southern CA. Also had a ton of other fun items!

http://www.warwicks.com/