Writers on Sports, Twitter Impersonation, and a New Word-y Podcast

On Super Bowl Sunday, writers Donald Antrim, Chad Harbach, and Susan Orlean chatted about the poetry found in sports. “There’s a narrative arc to a game that’s really satisfying,” said Harbach.

Literary tattoos, Truth vs. Fiction, and Authorial accessories

If you were to permanently mark your body with a literary allusion, what would it be? According to PWxyz, these five books are the most popular among the inked.

Suggested reading, small presses, and Atwood’s process

The New Inquiry began compiling Un(der)known Writers, an archive of writers that may have been forgotten, including the first known author, Enheduanna, poet George Oppen, and Martin Luther King Jr.

Surrounded by Books

Author Rick Bragg has made it clear: no matter what the future holds, he wants to be surrounded by books. It’s all a part of his writing process, he says. “It’s like having something wrap its arms around me when I sit down to write.

Bookish gifts, Adaptations, and Some Lists

Don't know what to get your literary friends? Vouched compiled a handy gift guide for the bookish types on your list. Out of Print Clothing is pretty cool, too.

The Occupy Library, Literary Cities, and Books for Kids

Last week, more than 5,000 books were confiscated during an NYPD raid of the Occupy Wall Street camp in Zuccotti Park.

New Classics, Books From Lovers, and How to Name Your Novel

Need motivation to participate in National Novel Writing Month? Mental Floss compiled a list of six famous novels that were completed in less than a month. Just think — you could be the next Fyodor Dostoyevsky!

Kardashian Limericks, Bird Grammar, and Mustaches

Janet Geddis, owner of newly opened Avid Bookshop, in Athens, Georgia, talked to The Millions about opening a store despite having “zero bookstore cred.” With the help of several veteran booksellers, as well as family and friends, the store is already bolstered by community support.

Halloween Reads, Zines' Comeback, and Steve Jobs’ Power

This weekend, bolt your doors and curl up with a Scary Good Indie Book for Halloween as recommended by Amy Edelman on the Huffington Post.
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