This week at Book Riot…

 

• I revealed the cover of Body Talk.

 

• The ultimate guide to spring 2020 YA book releases.

 

• Some book darts and page markers to save favorite lines and pages in your books.

 

• I dug into new research on popular books on Reddit’s r/books (it looks to me like diversity and female voices are growing in popularity, if for no reason other than the control used in this study was not very great).

 

Elsewhere…

 

• SO excited this piece finally published: Why YA novels are more political than ever this election year.

 

Over on Book Riot this week…

 

• Bee bookish with these bookish bee gifts.

 

• Quarantine brain is funny. I made a quiz asking you to identify which of these lines are from Boy Band Ballads and which are Lines From Romantic Poets.

 

You can also tune into a new episode of Hey YA, wherein we talk about the changes in our reading lives right now, as well as some debut YA titles out now or coming soon that we cannot wait to read.

 

A lot of things I want to round up and share here this week, not all book related. First, at Book Riot:

• Reading YA books might increase empathy and integrity.

 

• Cat notebooks for all your note-taking and journaling needs.

 

One of my goals this year is publishing in a few new-to-me outlets, and I’m thrilled to share the first one this week. I got the chance to talk with two excellent folks behind a couple of Instagram accounts which feature old homes (I’m an old home lover and dweller). I took those conversations and my own observations to dig into why it is we’re all obsessed with Old House Instagram.

 

Since the studio where I teach yoga is currently closed (as are all other yoga studios locally and, I hope, throughout the country), the incredible team I work with has been putting together a range of classes and resources to allow anyone to get some much-needed movement and breathing in while quarantined at home. Here’s what I’ve been offering, if you’d like to try something out. All are free to access!

 

• I taught a 60-minute yoga class for beginners you can access via Facebook.

 

• If you’re looking for a challenging class — it will make you sweat! — I taught a 90 minute mindful flow you can try via Facebook.

 

• Looking for a really powerful meditation that will leave you more relaxed and refreshed than you can imagine? Try your hand at this yoga nidra (plan for 30 minutes).

 

• You might love this yin yoga class, too. I made it into a visual, since sitting in long silences while you hold a pose could make for a less-than-thrilling video. Infographic via Facebook.

 

One more yoga-related thing: I pulled together, with the help of some amazing yoga teachers I know, a half-day digital retreat for Sunday. Details in the images below. I’d love if you wanted to join for one part or the whole thing (and yes, feel free to share this information! We’re offering this for a sense of togetherness during such fraught times).

 

 

What a year this week has been, huh? Here’s what I’ve been writing about over on Book Riot:

 

• Chicago Public Libraries need to close now to save lives.

 

• Check out these incredible book sculptures that you can own.

 

• Go around the world with these nearly 80 books set across the globe.

 

I’m back from my week-long training and have a big ‘ole pile of links to share. First, at Book Riot:

 

• Minnesota wants to defund public libraries that host Drag Queen Story Time events.

 

• Crystal bookmarks to help save your page.

 

• From farm to table: how a Folio Society edition is created.

 

• Beautiful book wall art for every blank spot in your home or office.

 

• Over 70 YA books hitting shelves in paperback this spring.

 

The live episode of Hey YA is also up and available for your listening pleasure! You can also tune into the March 3 episode of All The Books for my picks of new books worth reading.

 

I’ve also got a piece on School Library Journal about how schools and libraries can find and connect with local authors.