Happy Friday! I am thrilled to be back on the blog sharing my recent favorite online finds and reads. You may notice that I have gathered a lot of joyful and seasonal links. I wasn’t going for an intentional vibe but I am very happy with the end result.
Speaking of happy, we are celebrating our oldest daughter’s birthday this weekend with a trip to her favorite comic book store for a Trinket Trade! Think little keychains, figurines, and tiny toys. We have never been to this event before but goodness knows we have more than enough trinkets to bring for trading. Tate’s Comics truly is an out of this world spot and their community events are always a blast. We will cap the day off with a family dinner of sushi and cupcakes as requested by the birthday girl.
On Sunday, we have no plans, which is SO rare around these parts. I am really looking forward to a slow day of coffee, tidying, and reading. It’s been a minute since I sunk into a print book. Hoping to remedy that by reading this Elin Hilderbrand pick for an in-person book club next week.
What are you up to this weekend? I hope you have fantastic events, books, eats, and more to enjoy!
My favorite finds from around the web:
I offer gift links for articles whenever possible (you may still need to create an account with the publication); if there’s no gift link and you’re not a subscriber, check to see if your library carries the publication or use a bookmarking service.
BBC announces Hercule, starring Edward Bluemel as Agatha Christie’s legendary detective Hercule Poirot. (BBC) I think this pick is so fabulous! I really liked two book-to-TV adaptations he starred in, A Discovery of Witches (Netflix) and My Lady Jane (Amazon).
Georgia O’Keeffe Ignored Advice to Mimic Great European Masters. Her Goal Instead Was to Be a Great American Painter. (Smithsonian Magazine) “To O’Keeffe, being an American artist meant seeing the world through her own eyes. It meant setting aside labels and genres so she could simply capture what she saw—the lines, shapes and color fields that made up the inside of a flower, the hollow of a bone or the skyscape above the clouds.”
Pride is for Book Lovers: LGBTQ+ Romances Set in Bookstores and Libraries. (Book Riot) What a great round-up of bookish reads for Pride month. I will be adding a few to my TBR for sure.
something came along and changed us. (the same songs over and over) On the topic of romance, author Alicia Thompson’s thoughts on the friends-to-lovers trope really got me thinking about why I don’t usually pick up titles that feature it. Perhaps I have been too tough on that trope?
Has anyone else been craving strawberries lately? We made this strawberry chia pudding recipe from Baked by Melissa a few days ago and it was delish! We then used all the tops we would normally just compost to make strawberry syrup using Plant You’s recipe for the scraps. The result is a summery treat we are all enjoying poured in drinks or over ice cream!
Booker prize launches new Quick Read in effort to boost adult reading rates. (The Guardian) What a clever idea and excellent price point! Plus the short story format is a perfect fit for those looking for quicker reads like Emily, this week’s guest on What Should I Read Next episode 529: A short summer project to rebuild reading stamina.
It’s not just T-shirts — how Broadway merchandise is changing. (NPR) I simply adore musicals and am still thinking about Sunday’s Tony awards. This piece about the fantastic yellow clacking fans from Cats: The Jellicle Ball and other unique Broadway merch is a cool peek into what’s selling at the shows.
Summer is in full swing here in South Florida with sunny days and lots of outdoor activities. In my first Links I love guest post last spring, I shared a couple of our favorite sunscreens and I have a new one that is just so delightful. Vacation Classic Whip SPF 50 (Ulta) comes in a can that looks just like whipped cream! It has, you guessed it, a whipped texture that makes applying sunscreen light and easy. Plus, it makes us laugh every time we whip it out of our beach bag. (Pun always intended.)
8 best audiobooks of the year so far. (MMD) I haven’t listened to any of the audiobooks on Anne’s list and plan on adding one to my earbuds real soon.
An Evening That Feels Like You’ve Got Mail. (Darling Desi) Last week, the MMD team was chatting about the classic rom-com, You’ve Got Mail on Slack and our discussion reminded me of all the best parts. So imagine my delight when this summertime BookTube homage to the movie popped up in my feed! (I discovered this channel a few years ago after our MMD Book Club Community Manager recommended it. Thanks, Ginger!)
Thousands celebrate the 5th giant pencil sharpening on Lake of the Isles. (MPR News) What a quirky and joyful event! Really brings a new meaning to a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils (IMDb), amirite?
Don’t miss these posts:
12 great summer titles for Audiobook Appreciation Month.
20 tasty and tantalizing food memoirs. One of my favorite literary genres! Food is full of stories, from the family history behind a handed-down dish to juicy kitchen drama at a high-end restaurant.
12 middle grade novels that unfold over summer break. A stack of attention-grabbing and emotionally resonant middle grade novels, perfect for summer break or any time of year.
Have a great weekend!
About the author
Brigid Misselhorn is our MMD Book Club Community Administrator. Her go-to genres are mystery, romance, and sci-fi. You can find Brigid on Instagram @brigid_emily.
