1. A Book Editor Speaks: The Challenge of the First Chapters by David Carr. When a writer asks for help with a completed manuscript, I ask to look at the first chapter and one other—preferably one they feel needs the most work. The first chapter should orient me to the content, so that when I look at the later chapter, I have some idea of the context and information I need for understanding it.
2. The New York Times: Selling Books by Their Gilded Covers by Julie Bosman. Even as more readers switch to the convenience of e-books, publishers are giving old-fashioned print books a makeover. Many new releases have design elements usually reserved for special occasions — deckle edges, colored endpapers, high-quality paper and exquisite jackets that push the creative boundaries of bookmaking. If e-books are about ease and expedience, the publishers reason, then print books need to be about physical beauty and the pleasures of owning, not just reading.
3. This Mama Makes Stuff: Making Stuff: Patchwork Bookmarks by This is Carrie. Paired with a gift card to the local bookstore, these patchwork bookmarks will make a great gift for my kid’s teachers.
4. TheLightFantastic: BOGO SALE I Love Books, Vol. 2 11x14 Fine Art Print--Vintage Book Scrabble Tile Geek Photography
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