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My favorite finds from around the web:

The word choices that explain why Jane Austen endures. “What traits make Austen special, and can they be measured with data? Can literary genius be graphed?” Co-written by the author of this summer’s popular Summer Reading Guide selection, The Jane Austen Project.

• After many years: lost stories of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s published in new book. “A new book, After Many Years, includes 21 short stories of Montgomery’s that were recently rediscovered.”

10 quick thoughts about weekend getaways.

The 35 words you’re (probably) getting wrong.

Favorite instagram:

When book lovers go on vacation. (Follow me on instagram @annebogel.)

On the blog:

The 2017 MMD annual reader survey is happening now! Click here to take it for yourself.

One year ago: Read a book published before you were born this year.

Two years ago: I took my eight-year-old to the tattoo parlor and here’s how it went.

Three years ago: I saw the sign.

Four years ago: You get what you measure.

Five years ago: The checklist you need to have.

Six years ago: Best Book You’ve Never Heard of on…Living Well.

Have a great weekend!

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