Housecleaning isn't just a physical activity anymore – now, I find I have to take the time to clear out my virtual detritus every once in awhile too. So here are some links and articles I've had kicking around for awhile waiting for a good time to post. Amazon: New & Future Book ReleasesLibrarians talk […]
I asked the following question on Ask MetaFilter and got a lot of song suggestions I wouldn't otherwise have known about. “From now on, we'll have to muddle through somehow/So have yourself a Merry Little Christmas now.” | Ask MetaFilter There are other similar questions that can be found with some quick Googling – for […]
Following up nicely on yesterday's post about Yahoo Answers! (with its passing compliment of Ask MetaFilter), I see today that a MetaFilter user has taken the time to compile and categorize a master list of book-related questions from Ask MetaFilter in Wiki format. Called ReadMe, I especially like that the first question listed on the […]
All I Want For Christmas Is…The Brit Box by Rhino Records. (Tracklisting) (MetaFilter discussion on the subject and a Salon review of the box set)
“In case you haven't been challenged enough lately, here's another to add to your compulsive need to push yourself to your limit: The Canadian Book Challenge.The rules are simple: read 13 Canadian books (books by Canadians and/or about Canadians) before next Canada Day (That's July 1st for you non-Canadians in the audience). Make sure to […]
When I worked for the Writers Guild of Alberta, one of my main jobs each year was to organize their annual book awards program. One of my most memorable experiences during this time was when of our members submitted her book in both the fiction and non-fiction categories. I looked at the book and saw […]
The Riders aren't the only ones in Saskatchewan hoping to win a big prize this weekend – it's also time for the annual Saskatchewan Book Awards. Except for last year when I was in Ontario for school, I've attended every Gala since 1997. I served on their board for three years… (one of these people […]
A couple fun visual sites…The Most Unusual Books of the World Fifteen Word Illusions And a bonus deep thought for the day: “As a librarian, you can be idealistic. As a manager, you must be pragmatic.”
Does anybody remember The Waltons? One of the best CanRock bands of the early to mid-1990's and the pride of Regina. Their lead singer, Jason Plumb, is back in Saskatchewan and a fixture in the local music scene. (via Abandoned Stuff)
Some pretty amazing work here…The Book Design Review
