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Around the Web: Diversity in Romance, Sci-Fi Stamps, the Library of Congress, and Submission Tips

Apr 30

Around the Web: Diversity in Romance, Sci-Fi Stamps, the Library of Congress, and Submission Tips

Hello bookish friends! This week’s Around the Web collects a discussion of diversity in romance books, a look at some sci-fic themed stamps, a new blog from the Library of Congress, and some info about submitting writing for publication. Diversity in Romance Prompted by the success of Netflix’s Bridgerton, Zeahaa Rehman looks at who has traditionally been left out of romance books for The Walrus and discusses efforts to make romance a more inclusive genre. Sci-Fi Stamps I lov

Around the Web: Bookshelf Styling, Plain Language in Fiction, and Virtual Literary Festivals

Apr 24

Around the Web: Bookshelf Styling, Plain Language in Fiction, and Virtual Literary Festivals

Hello again, bookish friends! This week’s web roundup has some rules for bookshelf styling, some thoughts on plain language in fiction, a list of virtual literary festivals, and some writing advice. Bookshelf Styling With many of us stuck at home, there’s no wonder lots of folks have been putting effort into making their spaces nicer. If you’re in this situation, take a look at this post on bookshelf styling. It has some quick easy tips, but beware, they may not work if your

Our Favourite Canadian Independent Bookstores

Apr 21

Our Favourite Canadian Independent Bookstores

We love indie bookstores here at Common Deer Press, so what better way to celebrate Canadian Independent Bookstore Day than to share our favourites with you? Kidsbooks, Vancouver Kidsbooks aims to be a thriving environment for children and adults who love reading and great books. They partner with educators, librarians, parents, and children to put great books into the hands of booklovers. Ivy's Bookshop, Victoria Ivy’s Bookshop is a friendly neighborhood store in Victoria’s

Around the Web: Poetry Awards, Serialized Storytelling, Memes, and an Art Exhibit

Apr 16

Around the Web: Poetry Awards, Serialized Storytelling, Memes, and an Art Exhibit

Hello, friends! And welcome back to Around the Web, our weekly round up of bookish web content. This week, I’ve got a poetry award shortlist, a new serialized storytelling platform, some memes, and an art exhibit. Read on and enjoy! League of Canadian Poets 2021 Book Awards Poetry month continues, and if you’re looking for some recommendations, might I suggest you take a look at the League of Canadian Poets Book Awards shortlist? The winners will be announced on May 6, but yo

Around the Web: Indie Bookstore Day, NaPoMo, BookTok, and Trademarks

Apr 9

Around the Web: Indie Bookstore Day, NaPoMo, BookTok, and Trademarks

Hello once again, readers! This week’s bookish content round up includes some info about Canadian Independent Bookstore Day, details about National Poetry Month, a dive into BookTok, and a Trademark word quiz. Independent Bookstore Day Canadian Independent Bookstore Day is coming up on April 24. As Quill & Quire explains, CIBD is a celebration of indie booksellers. This year, the campaign is getting a boost from the Canadian Independent Bookstore Association, so keep an eye o

Around the Web: Beverly Cleary, Writing, and Accountability Groups

Apr 2

Around the Web: Beverly Cleary, Writing, and Accountability Groups

Happy Friday! The end of the week means its time for our roundup of bookish content. Read on for some thoughts on Beverly Cleary, a look at writer’s block, an article on famous works written in isolation, and a post about accountability groups, Beverly Cleary The world lost a titan of children’s literature last week. Beverly Cleary passed away at 104 years old, having sold over 91 million copies of her books and having touched the lives of countless young readers. There’ve be