Hello and happy Friday! What are your plans for this weekend? We are looking forward to enjoying the cooler weather here in Louisville, going to dance performances, and helping college students unpack now that everyone is home, including those who spent a semester in Germany. And as part of our thorough proofreading process, we’ll spend hours poring over his MMD Summer Reading Guide for 2024. It may sound like a chore, but it’s actually a lot of fun.
The 2024 MMD Summer Reading Guide will be released on May 16th.
We will release our third 2024 guide on Thursday, May 16th at 9am ET. So we’re in full countdown mode here. I will share relevant details in this short video. (Hey guys, my first attempt at a “short video” was 13 minutes long. Apparently he could talk about SRG all day. I’m happy to tell you that the video below is less than half that long. To do.)
Please watch the video. Highlights are shared below!
- Purchase guides and unboxing access a la carte
- Please join us MMD reading club community
- please support us What should I read next? Patreon
- Our unboxing party is a fun 90+ minute live video event where we discuss all 42 new 2024 titles in our guide, explain why we chose each one, and answer reader questions about theme, tone, and content. You can load it by answering. Increase your summer TBR with a title that’s perfect for you. If you have access to the guide, you have access to the unboxing, and you also have access to replays that you can watch at any time.
- Not sure which community to join or prefer a la carte access? Learn about your options on the SRG online hub.
- The MMD Minimalist Summer Reading Guide will be posted on the blog as a blog post on May 16th. This year’s Minimalist Guide includes eight of his great titles, my favorite summer reads (so far), and is completely free and available to everyone.
New news: You can now gift guides! You’ve been asking for this, and we’ve finally figured it out. If you have a friend who would enjoy the MMD Summer Reading Guide and live unboxing events, Click here to gift a la carte access.
Today is the last day to take reservations for summer items!
Today is the last day to accept reservations for some of the new book-related goods for the summer reading guide season. Read in style with stickers and soft, comfortable t-shirts and sweatshirts. our goods shop Full of choices perfect for every reader.
I try on the apparel in this videoor Click here for a quick look at photo versions of the three new designs (I’m also wearing it in the video above) Women’s mid-length sweatshirt Heather Blue Lagoon, size medium).
Pre-orders end today, May 10th. After this pre-order period, quantities are limited. We recommend ordering by today Make sure you get the size and color you want.
My favorite finds on the web:
How did the Met Gala arrive at this theme moment? (many thoughts (Substack) “It’s the Super Bowl of red carpets. I don’t think there’s anything that can top this, or even come close.”
Have we always been wrong about bottled citrus juices? (taste) I feel very validated: I keep a running list little things i love Contains Nellie & Joe’s Key West Lime Juice!
Live from Word of South: A book we can’t resist recommending. (what to read next) We brought back live audio to share with you all from a recent trip! Sue’s favorite comment: “Oh, I really loved this episode! We’re a professional book recommender, and we’re proud to announce that we’ve brought back live audio to share with you! In short, I got to know my “friend” Anne and my “spouse” Anne. ”
Book bans are on the rise in Florida. So Lauren Groff opened his bookstore. (new york times (Gift Link) “Part of the appeal of independent bookstores is their careful selection and the ability of booksellers to recommend titles based on a customer’s interests and mood. And who better to help than a best-selling novelist?” (Watch our Word of South conversation with Groff on May 28th on WSIRN!)
i am a fan of These Easy Standard Rib Fit Scoop Tanks Great for layering, but also much cheaper Slim fit tank top $6 at Target What I found this spring. Mine are white and black (I’m a size L, but I could have gone for a medium for a better fit), but I’m tempted by the wide variety of cute summer colors.
The world fell in love with Megan Follows as Anne of Green Gables. Now, the “inherently likable” actor makes his long-awaited return to the stage. (toronto star) Why doesn’t this article comment on the fact that she plays a character named Di in this production? (Tell me you know what I mean!)
The dump phone boom is real. (The is a new yorker) “After nearly 20 years of using iPhones, the general public seems to be feeling a collective sense of ennui in their digital lives.”
Once I became a birder, almost everything else fell into place. (new york times (Gift Link) “Seasonal changes are more subtle, marked by the appearance and disappearance of certain species, rather than slow changes in day length, temperature, or greenery. “I’m noticing small differences in habitat. I’m thinking about tidal currents.”
Conversation with Louise Erdrich. (paris reviews) A rich conversation between Erdrich and Sterling HolyWhiteMountain.
huevos rancheros This is a popular brunch restaurant around here. This recipe is legal. (NYT Cooking gift link)
Travel vicariously through novels set on planes, trains, and cars. (MMD) Our list of new transportation novels includes literary novels, thriller novels, historical novels, romance, and more.
My therapist is a TikTok star. (hustle and bustle) “Is she talking about me?” Interesting perspective, but I don’t want my therapist to be a social media star.
Icegarth: A former youth hostel with 120,000 books on sale. (BBC) In case someone wants to move to North Yorkshire…
How to plant a cocktail garden full of flavorful garnishes for every drink. (martha stewart) We also love adding fresh herbs to omelettes and all kinds of vegetable dishes.
Don’t miss the following posts:
15 of my favorite novels about sibling relationships. A novel depicting a complicated family that focuses on the bond between siblings!
10 beauty favorites that I use (almost) every day. I’m looking for reliable products that look great, are easy to apply, and help me get my morning makeup done in under 3 minutes.
20 novels that will take you to shore. If you can’t spend all summer at the beach, why not read a novel that will take you there?
Have a nice weekend!