Hey, ho! Let’s go (read some Wednesday Links)!
I had a big productive weekend and I’m still riding that high or I was…until I started getting the telltale pre-period discomfort. Welp, it was nice while it lasted.
Speaking of periods, I posted about this on the SBTB Instagram. I discovered the Menstruation Crustacean in a local store and then discovered there are two more varieties: a crab and a shrimp. I think shape-wise, I’d prefer the crab.
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The ebook and audiobook library app Libby has announced their own book awards, called The Libbys. You can see their inaugural finalists here.
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This link is from Karen, who posted this in my local romance book club Facebook group. It’s also timely if you’ve been listening to Beyonce’s Texas Hold ‘Em on repeat. Essence dives into the history of Black women in the Wild West.
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For the month of March, the Worcester Public Library in Massachusetts will accept cat photos as payment if you have library fines and want to reactivate your library card.
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This came from Darlynne, who wanted to share this reel from a “book boyfriend” who needs Sarah J. Maas to cut him some slack.
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Don’t forget to share what cool or interesting things you’ve seen, read, or listened to this week! And if you have anything you think we’d like to post on a future Wednesday Links, send it my way!
I’m curious about the methodology for the libby awards if it was based on nominations from librarians or if it was based on the top checkouts in each category. Mainly due to Fourth Wing and Iron Flame being in two different categories, since even among fourth wing enjoyers I know Iron Flame was not that well received.
Our library system basically stopped applying fines a few years ago. Now, you’ll usually get a renewal if no one is behind you in the hold line, and than if you don’t renew it or don’t return it within that period, you will have to pay for the cost of the book or return it. There is a fine for not picking up holds within week and it’s a dollar, but I think that’s because there is a lot of labour for the librarians involved in restocking holds.
I adore Stuart, he’s a constant #mood! And now I’m off to immediately grab a crab menstruation crustacean!
@Rebecca F Yes to the questions re: the Libby Award methodology for the same reasons! I’m excited to see a Library Book Award show though.
According to libbylife.com, the finalists were nominated by their expert panel of librarians and then librarians and library workers across North America will vote for the winner in each category — winners to be announced on March 12.
I’m so glad to see the arrival of new awards! With so much scandal from the Hugo’s and the RWA’s, it’s good to see other organizations offering recognition.