Pretty awe-inspiring that these are the origins of books that shaped the landscape of literature. 

Famous Authors’ Handwritten Outlines for Great Works of Literature via Flavorpill.

Top: “J.K. Rowling’s spreadsheet plan for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.”

Bottom: “Sylvia Plath’s outline for The Bell Jar.”

Claire McMillan, author of Gilded Age - a modern retelling of The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton - was invited to do a reading at Edith Wharton’s home, The Mount!

Honored beyond words, Claire also managed to pose for arguably the cutest picture ever taken of an author. Ever. 

Read about Claire’s experience and see more photos of Edith Wharton’s house here.

Ready for a chance to win a copy of Fahrenheit 451? Check out the Common Sense review (or check out what kids have to say about it), and leave a comment on the Common Sense Media page telling us which of the Common Sense Media essential books is a favorite in your home. Common Sense will email you on Monday, May 20, by 2:00 p.m. PT if you’ve won! (And remember, they don’t send emails to kids under 13!).
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Ready for a chance to win a copy of Fahrenheit 451? Check out the Common Sense review (or check out what kids have to say about it), and leave a comment on the Common Sense Media page telling us which of the Common Sense Media essential books is a favorite in your home. Common Sense will email you on Monday, May 20, by 2:00 p.m. PT if you’ve won! (And remember, they don’t send emails to kids under 13!).

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Can’t. Wait. For. This. (Trailer for AS I LAY DYING.)

Possibly the greatest pairing we’ve seen since wine and cheese came together! Thanks @jmkarmstrong :) #mtm #marytylermoore #books #lit #publishing

Possibly the greatest pairing we’ve seen since wine and cheese came together! Thanks @jmkarmstrong :) #mtm #marytylermoore #books #lit #publishing

The “Prophet of Silicon Valley” wants you to get paid for posting your life on social media. 

Read more about ‘Who Owns the Future?’ by Jaron Lanier, in the San Francisco Chronicle.

Let us know what you think, Tumblr.

The “Prophet of Silicon Valley” wants you to get paid for posting your life on social media

Read more about ‘Who Owns the Future?’ by Jaron Lanier, in the San Francisco Chronicle.

Let us know what you think, Tumblr.

betterbooktitles:

Joseph Heller: Catch-22
Reader Submission by David Leeds

Reblogged from Better Book Titles, Tumblr of Dan Wilbur, author of HOW NOT TO READ and employee at Community Bookstore. We are extremely tickled by this latest submission!
Get your copy of this quintessential read, also known as HORRIBLE BOSSES, for your bookshelf here.

betterbooktitles:

Joseph Heller: Catch-22

Reader Submission by David Leeds

Reblogged from Better Book Titles, Tumblr of Dan Wilbur, author of HOW NOT TO READ and employee at Community Bookstore. We are extremely tickled by this latest submission!

Get your copy of this quintessential read, also known as HORRIBLE BOSSES, for your bookshelf here.

Just a day in the life #midtown #nyc #newyorkcity #bluth #frozenbanana #banana #bananastand @netflix#netflix #arresteddevelopment @arresteddevelopment

Just a day in the life #midtown #nyc #newyorkcity #bluth #frozenbanana #banana #bananastand @netflix#netflix #arresteddevelopment @arresteddevelopment

S&S in line for the frozen #banana #stand! #arresteddevelopment @arresteddevelopment #netflix @netflix #bluth

S&S in line for the frozen #banana #stand! #arresteddevelopment @arresteddevelopment #netflix @netflix #bluth

Happy Mother’s Day from S&S with our top Mother’s Day reading pick! Pre-order Elizabeth Fremantle’s QUEEN’S GAMBIT. #mothersday #books #cat #lit

Happy Mother’s Day from S&S with our top Mother’s Day reading pick! Pre-order Elizabeth Fremantle’s QUEEN’S GAMBIT. #mothersday #books #cat #lit