ABEbook's great blog, Reading Copy, has posted a list 25 Random Things About Reading, originally compiled by Itzabitza. A propos of nothing, here's number six: "Dr. Seuss coined the word “nerd” in his 1950 book If I Ran the Zoo. Oh, and that reminds me: M&Q is on Facebook. (Click here if you don't know … Continue reading Even a Bad Idea Can Evolve into Something Good
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Speed Reading Dating
Seattle's University Bookstore recently held their first "Read Dating" event. Participants paired off for eight minutes to discuss books, then switched partners. It's too early to tell if any loves blossomed, but a good time was had by all.Want to meet some fellow readers? If M&Q had an event like that, would you come?--David E
Pride and Prejudice and Dice
boardgamegeek.com is selling a "Jane Austen Pride and Prejudice Board Game."[P]ick one of four couples from the novel and maneuver them separately or together through town and countryside. Be the first to collect all game tokens, then race to the Parish Church to marry and win the game!" Zombies not included.With thanks to The Inkwell … Continue reading Pride and Prejudice and Dice
Musings from Magers and Quinn 