a lifestyle blog for book lovers

I’m on my way to North Carolina. Catch me at the Nest Fest on Saturday, or at Main Street Books in Davidson in Sunday. (Event sold out, but public signing at 6:30 pm is open to all.)

And did you hear? We’re throwing a What Should I Read Next? LIVE party on Saturday, November 4! Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café, 6 pm, free and open to all, mark your calendars.

My favorite finds from around the web:

• Little Free Libraries and the Bookish Sisters of Mercy. When my friend Leigh was in town, she talked me into culling my bookshelves (bless her), and then we drove around the neighborhood stocking the local little free libraries. And then Leigh wrote a post about it.

• You can live in the Long Island mansion that inspired The Great Gatsby! For a cool 16.9 million …

• The art of finding what you didn’t know you were looking for. “I often don’t know what I’m looking for, and even if I do, what I actually find is more often than not better than what I set out to find.”

• Ten bookish podcasts to listen to now.

Favorite instagram:

This week, for once, was no contest. This book art from Australia stole the show. (Follow me on instagram @annebogel.)

On the blog:

One year ago: What I’m wearing every day this fall.

Two years ago: 8 favorite memoirs I keep coming back to.

Three years ago: Books so gorgeous they just might turn me into a collector.

Four years ago: What keeps women from showing up?

Five years ago: Making myself make the effort.

Have a great weekend!

4 comments

Leave A Comment
  1. Ann…sure wish you were coming further into NC! Possibly a trip to the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill area?? Much success on your Asheville, Davidson book stops. Love your articles and blog! Your new library is to die for and I’ll take the yellow lab, too. judy

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

We appreciate a good conversation in the comments section. Whether we’re talking about books or life, differing opinions can enrich a discussion when they’re offered for the purpose of greater connection and deeper understanding, which we whole-heartedly support. However, my team and I will delete comments that are hurtful or intended to shame members of this community, particularly if they are left by first-time commenters. We have zero tolerance for hate speech or bigotry of any kind. Remember that there are real people on the other side of the screen. We’re grateful our community of readers is characterized by kindness, curiosity, and thoughtfulness. Thank you for helping us keep it that way.

Find your next read with:

100 Book recommendations
for every mood

Plus weekly emails with book lists, reading life tips, and links to delight avid readers.