Tumblr (3.0; @simonbooks)http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/58967e11b194ae5c525fc265752327ad/tumblr_mm4zi0SOmH1rv4dz6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Poetry Pulitzer nominee, Andrew Hudgins, shared some of his favorite jokes with us in honor of his new memoir, <a href="http://bit.ly/15LzUVS" target="_blank">THE JOKER</a>. Enjoy!</p>http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50859884708http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50859884708Sun, 19 May 2013 19:01:41 -0400The Jokerandrew hudginsmemoirjokesfunnystick upscrew uppunnypunsimon and schustersimon and schuster authorssimon and schuster bookssimon and schuster memoirhilariouslollmfaolmaohahalitbooksbookpoetrypoetpulitzerweekendsundaysunday funday<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/79dea2a3b7c68efb404e4daabccb1052/tumblr_mmurss09a01rv4dz6o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/87e5a78d1c09cbfe34c69ece9bb8072d/tumblr_mmurss09a01rv4dz6o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Pretty awe-inspiring that these are the origins of books that shaped the landscape of literature. </p> <p>Famous Authors’ Handwritten Outlines for Great Works of Literature <a href="http://bit.ly/11FbXPR" target="_blank">via Flavorpill</a>.</p> <p>Top: “<span>J.K. Rowling’s spreadsheet plan for </span><em>Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix</em><span>.”</span></p> <p><span>Bottom: “</span><span>Sylvia Plath’s outline for </span><em>The Bell Jar</em><span>.”</span></p>http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50765527534http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50765527534Sat, 18 May 2013 19:01:33 -0400Flavorpillflavorwiresylvia plathThe Bell JarHarry Potterharry potter and the order of the phoenixphoenixhandwritingoutlinenotesauthorlitbookswritingsimon and schusterliteratureclassics<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/da6dbde644ba0162281e239e97cc1a16/tumblr_mmwgyk7RVC1rv4dz6o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/9677b18c44ff635afd87bee73dbf9924/tumblr_mmwgyk7RVC1rv4dz6o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><p class="p1">Claire McMillan, author of <a href="http://bit.ly/147NS1m" target="_blank">Gilded Age</a> - a modern retelling of The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton - was invited to do a reading at Edith Wharton’s home, The Mount!</p> <p class="p1">Honored beyond words, Claire also managed to pose for arguably the cutest picture ever taken of an author. Ever. </p> <p class="p1">Read about Claire’s experience and see more photos of Edith Wharton’s house <a href="http://bit.ly/15QfrQU" target="_blank">here</a>.</p></p>http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50683453820http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50683453820Fri, 17 May 2013 19:01:32 -0400Claire McMillanGilded Agethe mountedith whartonhouse of mirthlenoxauthorfictionreadinglitbooksliteraturesimon and schustersimon and schuster authorauthor readingcuteclassic<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/792777b2a72a0fcfa1fa349bd31780dc/tumblr_mmwfsbarIe1rv4dz6o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Ready for a chance to win a copy of <em>Fahrenheit 451</em>? Check out the Common Sense <a href="http://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/fahrenheit-451" target="_blank">review</a> (or check out <a href="http://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/fahrenheit-451/user-reviews/kids" target="_blank">what kids have to say</a> about it), and leave a comment <strong><a href="http://bit.ly/147E4UV" target="_blank">on the Common Sense Media page</a></strong> telling us which of the Common Sense Media <a href="http://www.commonsensemedia.org/guide/essentialbooks" target="_blank">essential books</a> 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!).</p> <p>Reblog and share with your friends so they have a chance to win!</p>http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50608507214http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50608507214Thu, 16 May 2013 19:01:40 -0400Common Sense MediaCommon Sensefahrenheitfahrenheit 451contestsweepstakesgiveawayclassicbookslitsimon and schusterpublishingray bradburyessential booksfictionscience fictionnovelnational book awardnational book award winner<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/RWXI1M1dcck?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Can’t. Wait. For. This. (Trailer for AS I LAY DYING.)</p>http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50530826523http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50530826523Wed, 15 May 2013 19:01:44 -0400faulkneras i lay dyingmovie trailerfilm trailerwilliam faulknerjames francobookslitmoviefilmhdwriter wednesday<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1411d069f2863b925b33a2799b5736e6/tumblr_mmszh01jXb1rv4dz6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Possibly the greatest pairing we’ve seen since wine and cheese came together! Thanks @jmkarmstrong :) #mtm #marytylermoore #books #lit #publishing</p>http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50436715805http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50436715805Tue, 14 May 2013 15:29:24 -0400litmarytylermoorebookspublishingmtm<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9a15b94bea2d7d93db6131b3e9307d3f/tumblr_mmr6538cNx1rv4dz6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><h2 class="headline">The “Prophet of Silicon Valley” wants you <a href="http://bit.ly/166ZQw8" target="_blank">to get paid for posting your life on social media</a>. </h2> <p></p> <h2 class="headline">Read more about ‘Who Owns the Future?’ by Jaron Lanier, in the <a href="http://bit.ly/166XEVq" target="_blank">San Francisco Chronicle</a>.</h2> <p>Let us know what you think, Tumblr.</p>http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50374849368http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50374849368Mon, 13 May 2013 19:01:26 -0400silicon valleyprophetjaron lanierwho owns the futuresan francisco chroniclesan franciscobookslitSimon and Schusterartinfographicnew york2013<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/4a0b8c50c7f3eca91a277b3bf6d77e75/tumblr_mmmxw2kKwm1qczxc6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://betterbooktitles.com/post/50162816405/joseph-heller-catch-22-reader-submission-by" target="_blank">betterbooktitles</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Joseph Heller: Catch-22</p> <p>Reader Submission by <a href="http://catch-11.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">David Leeds</a></p> </blockquote> <p>Reblogged from Better Book Titles, Tumblr of Dan Wilbur, author of <a href="http://bit.ly/YRD3BN" target="_blank">HOW NOT TO READ</a> and employee at Community Bookstore. We are extremely tickled by this latest submission!</p> <p>Get your copy of this quintessential read, also known as HORRIBLE BOSSES, for your bookshelf <a href="http://books.simonandschuster.com/Catch-22/Joseph-Heller/9781451621174" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50365091192http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50365091192Mon, 13 May 2013 16:53:00 -0400Community Bookstorebetter book titlesdan wilburcatch-22catch 22joseph hellerhorrible bossesbookslithow not to readsimon and schusterDavid Leeds<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/01c10248234ae8903306fe54b9ba06ef/tumblr_mmr3qtXJ651rv4dz6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Just a day in the life #midtown #nyc #newyorkcity #bluth #frozenbanana #banana #bananastand @netflix#netflix #arresteddevelopment @arresteddevelopment</p>http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50357348113http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50357348113Mon, 13 May 2013 15:06:29 -0400frozenbananaarresteddevelopmentnewyorkcitynetflixbananastandmidtownbluthnycbanana<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d15ef1f75b83316a6ec0b23ea8d87d22/tumblr_mmr2mwhUvn1rv4dz6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>S&S in line for the frozen #banana #stand! #arresteddevelopment @arresteddevelopment #netflix @netflix #bluth</p>http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50355842971http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50355842971Mon, 13 May 2013 14:42:32 -0400bluthnetflixarresteddevelopmentbananastand<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/315f35c5ad0299269f05f5575ac0f459/tumblr_mmpeqfqJ3f1rv4dz6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>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</p>http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50288123096http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50288123096Sun, 12 May 2013 17:08:39 -0400litbooksmothersdaycat<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d35adf7c00c8824cc2568b18c9f9375e/tumblr_mmjs0s0Pwl1rv4dz6o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5967df1752c0b2798c22d2ad21b7879c/tumblr_mmjs0s0Pwl1rv4dz6o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/59fed25b07bef00027b46f11e0298f5e/tumblr_mmjs0s0Pwl1rv4dz6o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/096ee9cd3780cf0c019a2b15e8ae706b/tumblr_mmjs0s0Pwl1rv4dz6o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><h1 class="entry-title">9 amazing book visualizations via <a href="http://bit.ly/13GoI9S" target="_blank">ebookfriendly</a></h1></p>http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50202926874http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50202926874Sat, 11 May 2013 19:01:30 -0400ebooksbooksebookfriendlyelectric literaturelitliteraturevisualartvisualsvisualizationsphotospicturesmaybook art2013spring 2013simon and schustertumblrtumblr art<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a9a154c0200721a520d3099db310c173/tumblr_mmnko3uvK01rv4dz6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>#Happy #Saturday! #saturdaymorning #friends #art #stars</p>http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50195919839http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50195919839Sat, 11 May 2013 17:21:39 -0400artsaturdaymorningstarsfriendssaturdayhappy<p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://nationalbook.tumblr.com/post/50013776406/bookuptx-students-attend-chitra-banerjee-divakaruni" target="_blank">nationalbook</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/dead8e83588aaee7573fc26cd362e934/tumblr_inline_mmjcfkPt621qz4rgp.jpg"/>On April 15, our BookUpTexas students went to Houston’s Brazos Bookstore to see Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni read from and discuss her work. Divakaruni is an award-winning author, poet, and teacher, and she was a National Book Awards Fiction Judge in 2000. See more photos from the reading on <a href="http://www.nationalbook.org/bookuptexas.html" target="_blank">our website</a>.<br/><br/> Photo by Francine Parker</p> </blockquote>http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50120166452http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50120166452Fri, 10 May 2013 19:01:30 -0400oleander girlbookuptexaschitra banerjee divakarunichitra divakarunifrancine parkernationalbookbrazos bookstorebookstorehoustontexasNational Book Awards Fiction<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/18a4a84917c8bd017972f56b07a05290/tumblr_mmlkbrzRhi1rv4dz6o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/0132e3c9fadbe32d06f63ea514947092/tumblr_mmlkbrzRhi1rv4dz6o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2063383ded708eaf332f1409ae56e2de/tumblr_mmlkbrzRhi1rv4dz6o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>National Pet Month News Flash</strong>: Doug, Cassy, and Misko (top to bottom) have ALL been spotted reading Jennifer Kirkman’s childfree-by-choice manifesto, I CAN BARELY TAKE CARE OF MYSELF (on cozy carpets and pet beds, no less). Coincidence? Or, are our pets sending us a message? You decide. </p> <p>Up-to-the-minute updates on our <a href="http://bit.ly/13nlE2i" target="_blank">Pinterest live-blog</a>.</p>http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50115952534http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50115952534Fri, 10 May 2013 18:01:55 -0400I CAN BARELY TAKE CARE OF MYSELFjen kirkmanjennifer kirkmanjen kirkman chelsea latelychelsea latelychelsea handlernational pet monthnpmpets readingcats readingpetsofinstagramsimon and schusterbookslitdogs reading<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/79b6f29277127ef2445ef2d92b18d4c2/tumblr_mmk1xjfCuY1rv4dz6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Mary Tyler Moore #trivia begins! It’s an #mtm OFF! MARY AND LOU AND RHODA AND TED</p>http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50047817755http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50047817755Thu, 09 May 2013 19:44:07 -0400triviamtm<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/71712a270ed4be207bc652c24bbebe89/tumblr_mmjyjqk7Dt1rv4dz6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>At Pacific Standard in #Brooklyn for #MTM #trivia hosted by Jen Armstrong, author of MARY AND LOU AND RHODA AND TED! Hope it gets competitive!</p>http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50042342676http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50042342676Thu, 09 May 2013 18:31:02 -0400brooklyntriviamtm<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/80fe76e2ff81e347558a4b2a3f8c37ed/tumblr_mmhwkiWfbm1rv4dz6o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Video-chat with bestselling author Richard Paul Evans about his WALK series and the newest addition to it,  A STEP OF FAITH, on <a href="http://bit.ly/12ggGmn" target="_blank">Shindig</a>!</p>http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50031252988http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50031252988Thu, 09 May 2013 16:02:54 -0400shindigrichard paul evansrpestep of faithvideo chatwinter dreamchristmas boxsimon and schusterauthorlive chatbookslitbook<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ELtzZ5lJnBk?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><em>“The cardboard box, a comfort to most cats, was my pit of despair. And when I reached the top, it toppled from the weight of my ennui….I should have stayed in the box.”</em></p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELtzZ5lJnBk" title="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELtzZ5lJnBk" target="_blank"><em>Henri, le Chat Noir: The Existential Musings of an Angst-Filled Cat</em></a><span> by William Braden </span></p>http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50012757754http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/50012757754Thu, 09 May 2013 10:12:46 -0400cathenriHenri le Chat NoirThe Existential Musings of an Angst-Filled CatWilliam Bradenshelf awarenessbookslitspringtrailervideoyoutubecatskittenphilosophical catmaymay 2013publishingTen Speed Pressnoirfilm noircat noir<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/79294e087af7675a933139bba9bc3ebb/tumblr_mmigabLUVt1rv4dz6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Both Lily and James Franco have expressed tremendous support for this incredible novel by posting photos of themselves reading it online. #NationalPetMonth #dogs #dogsofinstagram #petsofinstagram #books #lit #photography #art #publishing #npm #franco</p>http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/49985733827http://simonbooks.tumblr.com/post/49985733827Wed, 08 May 2013 22:58:59 -0400npmartdogsofinstagramphotographypetsofinstagramdogslitbooksfranconationalpetmonthpublishing