How many of these award nominees have you read?

Locus Online News » 2014 Locus Awards Finalists

http://www.locusmag.com/News/2014/05/2014-locus-awards-finalists/

My favorite image of my mom is seeing her sitting in a chair in the corner of the living room, engrossed in the latest Book of the Month Club selection. She certainly influenced my idea of a good time. I don’t necessarily read the same books she did — I think her favorite was Gone With The Wind, which I’ve never gotten through — but I still love to curl up with a book.

Here’s a short list of some other mothers’ favorite books.

Mother-Approved Reads | Book Reviews & Recommendations | Bookish.com

http://www.bookish.com/articles/mother-approved-reads

How many of these people do you know? Do you belong on next year’s list?

The Bibliodaze 2014 Most Influential  People in Publishing List | Bibliodaze

http://bibliodaze.com/2014/05/the-bibliodaze-2014-most-influential-people-in-publishing-list/

Characters get sick. Think Little Women, Love Story, Coma, My Sister’s Keeper … and so many more. Here’s a way to be sure you’re getting the medical background right.

The Quest: My 2 Favorite Tricks for Searching PubMed | Observations, Scientific American Blog Network

http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/2014/05/06/my-two-favorite-tricks-for-searching-pubmed/

Do you still read any paper magazines? I get a couple. Despite the ease of using digital media, sometimes slick paper really fits my mood.
Here’s a reflection about an American classic that’s leaving its print tradition behind.

Prompt: Write a scene in which a magazine plays a central role.

After 6 Decades, ‘Jet’ Magazine Decides To Go All-Digital : Code Switch : NPR

http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2014/05/07/310529571/after-6-decades-jet-magazine-decides-to-go-all-digital?ft=3&f=1001