What are you as much as this weekend? I’m wishing a really completely satisfied Easter to all who have a good time. This weekend I’m wanting ahead to time with household and mates, and to having fun with some extra leisurely studying time after what unexpectedly changed into a jam-packed week.
I hope YOU have one thing to stay up for these subsequent few days, and that this assortment of attention-grabbing reads and favourite issues helps ease you into that weekend way of thinking.
The 2026 Summer time Studying Information is coming!
Did you hear? We’re dropping our fifteenth annual MMD Summer time Studying Information on Thursday, Could 14.
I’m so enthusiastic about this yr’s Information: our theme is studying retreat, the 8 classes are offbeat and kooky, the pictures is attractive, the brand new books excellent, and the backlist suggestions plentiful.
Get the lowdown and order yours right here.
My favourite finds from across the net:
I supply present hyperlinks for articles at any time when potential (you should still have to create an account with the publication); if there’s no present hyperlink and also you’re not a subscriber, verify to see in case your library carries the publication or use a bookmarking service.
The Life-Changing Power of a Book Review Before Algorithms. (New York Occasions present hyperlink) “The pleasures of a very good guide overview are much less in being a frontrunner than a follower — to have smarter minds let you know stuff you didn’t find out about stuff you weren’t essentially fascinated about.”
The Easter crime wave sweeping Norway. (BBC) “Guests to Norway throughout Easter would possibly discover the streets emptier than common, because of the nation’s cherished Eastertime obsession: retreating to remoted cabins to binge crime fiction.” (Due to D for sending this one my manner!)
The Scottish island that bought itself. (Elysian) “When a rich artist purchased the island as his personal private life-style retreat within the Nineteen Eighties, that was the ultimate straw. He refused to enhance roads and infrastructure and tried to evict the island’s residents once they objected. Islanders united in opposition to him, so did the press and media, and wider public opinion.”
15 short nonfiction audiobooks you can read in 7 hours or less. (MMD) Construct momentum in your studying life with certainly one of these quick nonfiction audiobooks.
I’m actually liking the Rothy’s Max Buckle Mary Janes for spring; their summery Espadrille Mary Janes are additionally cute (however I haven’t personally tried them but). (Out there in measurement 5–13; Rothy’s sizing appears inconsistent as of late however my “common” Rothy’s measurement I’ve worn for years works for the Max Buckle.)
Lake Effect by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney is our MMD Book Club April 2026 choice. It is a full circle second for us as The Nest was one of many first 5 titles we learn collectively in our brand-new 2016 “Fashionable Mrs Darcy Summer time Studying Membership” that then grew to become MMD Guide Membership at summer season’s finish. I’m thrilled that 2026 will likely be completely different from 2016 in a serious manner: this time the writer will be a part of us for a stay dialogue on April 23!
Andy Anderson: The Shape of Paris. (YouTube) Ostensibly a skateboarding video, however I watched it for the practically 9 minutes of breathtaking Paris cinematography.
Alta Picks: Star Power. (Alta) A cheat sheet to superstar guide golf equipment.
Feeling Ragey Lately? Here Are 12 Dark, Revenge-Filled Books That’ll Help You Channel Your Anger. (Actual Easy) This title made me chuckle. “An anger-filled guide provides you a approach to course of your feelings and picture a contemporary path ahead (although in all probability—hopefully!—not fairly in the identical manner as the damaging anti-heroes within the books under).”
What a famous theater director did to totally change the dynamics of a nervous cast. (Group Life by Priya Parker) “Instruments for group life are all over the place if you understand the place to look. And nowhere have I discovered a deeper or extra usable supply than within the theater.” Fascinating!
Meet the ‘Literary King of Tulsa’ (Before He Moves to Seattle). (New York Occasions present hyperlink) “Prior to now twenty years, Martin has steadily, and with out a lot fanfare — besides in 2019, when he was named Tulsan of the Yr by TulsaPeople journal — established his hometown as a magnet for best-selling authors.” I keep in mind my go to to Magic Metropolis Books for Unbiased Bookstore Day 2019 with fondness: Jeff was an ideal host and a passionate advocate for his retailer and neighborhood.
Why ‘Unserious’ Interiors Are the Joyful Anti-Trend Designers Are Obsessed with in 2026. (Properties & Gardens) “The overarching theme is extremely personalised areas. Essentially the most trendy properties proper now replicate the individuals who stay in them; they’re characterful and layered, and imperfect.”
Announcing the Finalists for the 38th Lambda Literary Awards. (Lambda Literary)
28 Hearty Salad Recipes to Satisfy Your Appetite. (Meals & Wine) I’m so prepared for salad season.
I’m excited to be in dialog with Laurie Frankel to have a good time her new guide Huge Wings at Parnassus Books in Nashville on Could 7. The occasion is free however house is restricted so that you’ll have to register here. I’d like to see you there!
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Have an ideal weekend!
