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The Geek's Guide to Literary Magazines

Literary magazines are the gems of the bookish world, and there are tons of them. Like, TONS.

We’ve rounded up some swoon-worthy lit mags—some of which you can subscribe to, and some of which you can read online, right now, for free! Let the literary over-stimulation commence!

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Pop Sonnets Summer Jams: The Ultimate Collection

We've collected all our Shakespearean versions of summer's greatest hits and put them in one convenient spot: Right here! So take a dip in the pool or pop a cold one, and don't forget to share these with a good sir or madame who could do with a reminder to enjoy the summertime. 

"Summer Girls" - LFO  
"Dancing In the Street" - Martha and the Vandellas

"Summertime" - DJ Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince
 "Margaritaville" - Jimmy Buffett

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Camp Plot-A-Wanna: Call of Campthulu

Memo

To: Camp Plot-a-Wanna senior counselors
From: Camp Counselor Bill Shakespeare

At last night’s weenie and marshmallow roast, camper H. Lovecraft (Underwood Cabin) suggested the group tell scary stories around the campfire. He offered to begin a story, which the other campers could then add to. Things didn’t go exactly as planned. Here’s a transcript:

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How To Photograph Your Books for Instagram

In a world where your sunset photos have to be perfectly aligned and your food artfully arranged on quirky mismatched dishware—how do you up the Instagram ante with your book photos? Here are some tips to help you become a master of the perfect Bookstagram photo. No messy, disorganized bookshelves under this #shelfie tag.

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How-To-Tuesday: Paper Towns Pocket Paper Library

 

Unless you’ve been living under a paper rock (sorry, not sorry) we’re sure you’ve heard that John Green’s Paper Towns has been adapted into a film. 

And every Paper Town need a Paper Library of course! Now before you go Googling where to purchase a paper library we’ve got you taken care of. Here’s a printable, DIY, paper library that you can carry around with you in your pocket or purse or backpack!

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Best Bookish Week in NYC: July 20th - 25th

It’s another amazing week for bookish events in New York City, and as always, we paired them with places to eat and drink. This week offers the opportunity to hear from Jami Attenberg, Kate Bolick, Lidia Yuknavitch, and a ton of other incredible writers, all while stuffing your face with pizza, ice cream, and grilled cheese. Make sure to tweet at us to let us know where you went!

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