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Welcome to the Book Nook at Create With Joy – a place where book lovers gather to share their collective love of books, reading, and all things literary!
Our goal is to establish a family-friendly community where bibliophiles from all backgrounds – readers, bloggers, reviewers, writers, authors, teachers, librarians, parents, homeschoolers, publicists and publishers – can share what’s new in the world of books, blogging, and publishing!
At each gathering, we’ll share book-related news and fill you in on what’s happening around the blogosphere. We’ll also provide a link where you can share your book-related and literacy-related posts as well!
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What’s New In The World Of Publishing?
July is a huge month in the world of book publishing as the posthumous book releases of two literary giants are taking the world by storm!
To Set A Watchman – Harper Lee
On July 14, 2015, Harper Lee’s highly anticipated Go Set A Watchman – the follow-up to her beloved, Pulitzer Prize winning masterpiece, To Kill A Mockingbird, was released.
HarperCollins Publishers announced that Go Set A Watchman has set new records by becoming the fastest selling book in their history, selling more than 1.1 million copies of the book in the U.S. and Canada by the week of its release.
Barnes & Noble executive Mary Amicucci believes that Go Set A Watchman will be the top book seller of 2015.
As anticipated, interest in To Kill A Mockingbird is high as well as people read or reread the classic as a prelude to Harper Lee’s new novel.
Share Your Thoughts!
I can’t wait to re-read To Kill A Mockingbird and read Go Set A Watchman as I think it will be fascinating to compare the two books. Are these books on your reading list? Why or why not?
What Pet Should I Get? – Dr. Seuss
On July 28, 2015, beloved author Dr. Seuss’s new book, What Pet Should I Get, is scheduled for release – and as you would expect, children of all ages are overcome with anticipation and excitement!
This Random House book – which is already #1 in the Children’s Book category on Amazon – asks and answers a question that every parent and pet lover can appreciate:
What happens when a brother and sister visit a pet store to pick a pet? Naturally, they can’t choose just one!
As undignified as it may sound, I am giddy with excitement about this new Dr. Seuss book and I’m probably not the only reader who feels this way!
Share Your Thoughts!
I am giddy with excitement about What Pet Should I Get? and I’m sure I’m not the only Dr. Seuss fan out there! Who else is planning to read this book? Is Dr. Seuss just for kids?
Upcoming Events Around The Blogosphere
If you are aware of an event that would interest our community, please drop me a line so I can include it on our calendar!
- July 20-26, 2015 – High Summer Review-A-Thon
- July 25-26, 2015 – Write On Review-A-Thon
- August 17-23, 2015 – Bout Of Books 14
- August 28-30, 2015 – Write On Review-A-Thon
- September 17-20, 2015 – Fall Bloggiesta
- September 26-27, 2015 – Write On Review-A-Thon
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What’s happening in your literary life this week? Have you read a good book or discovered a new author you’re excited about? Are you participating in or hosting any exciting events we we’d like to hear about? Are you in the middle of writing the next great novel?
Whatever’s new, whatever’s exciting – we’d love to hear about it! Please share your latest news with us – the following types of contributions are welcome:
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Since a child I have loved Dr. Seuss’s books Green Eggs and Ham my all time favorite.I am excited for new book, What Pet Should I Get.
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Thrilled to see I’m not the only Dr Seuss fan out there Kathy – I think the concept behind the Pet book is ingenious!
I also love Green Eggs and Ham – at least the book! 🙂
Have a fabulous weekend!
I’m actually considering adding a book review feature to my own blog. Just today I picked up two books for my summer reading list, Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin and A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan. I think my first book review will be on Giovanni’s Room. #SITSBlogging
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Jennice, that’s fabulous! We’d love to read your reviews when you share them! We’re so glad you found us over at SITS – look forward to seeing the birth of your book reviewing career! 🙂
I LOVE books- thanks for the linkup! <3
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I’m so glad you found us Stephanie – look forward to getting to know you through our shared love of reading! 🙂
Twitter: mdbookreviews
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Thanks for the link-up Ramona! I’m excited for the new Harper Lee book too! 🙂
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Thanks for joining us Renee – would love to hear your thoughts on Harper’s book once you’ve read it!
Just stopping by ~This is a really great resource, thanks!
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Thanks for stopping by Nicole – hope you’ll join us regularly! 🙂
Twitter: momsvictories
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I haven’t decided if I will read Go Set a Watchman because I was such a fan of Atticus in TKAM. Thanks for sharing with Small Victories Sunday linkup. Pinned to our linkup board and added my link for our August readalong of The House of Spirits by Isabel Allende.
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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I understand that that the new book shows a different side of Atticus but I think it will be interesting to compare and contrast and form my own opinions.
I loved the original too and I’m particularly curious to see what I think of the book considering both the excitement and the controversy that has surrounded its publication.
Thanks for pinning! Missed the emails for The House Of Spirits readalong so look forward to catching up with your post! 🙂
Twitter: mommynificent
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I’m so confused about how there can be a new Dr. Seuss book, but I still definitely can’t wait to read it. Thanks for linking up at Booknificent Thursday this week!
Tina
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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The book was believed to be written by Dr Seuss sometime between the 50s and 60s based on the illustrations but was never published. I believe it was found by a relative – brought to the attention of the publisher – and the rest as they say is history (in the making)!
Twitter: mommynificent
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How fun! Thanks for filling me in!
Tina
Twitter: breathoffaith
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This shows how much my actual reading has gone down this past year…trying to finish some writing projects, but love that you have a book place regularly now? Oh, R I am sorry – I have been so sparse in the blog reading and book reading lately…however have read a couple of amazing things this SUmmer which I will share in an upcoming post. Slowly reading…lol.
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Hi Dawn,
I am tempted at times to personally send you some posts I think would be of personal interest to you! 🙂
Yes, I now have a community especially for the book-lovers at Create With Joy! Since I spend so much time reading and writing about books, I figured, why not? Please DO join us – you never know when someone will provide the creative spark you need to propel you forward with the current or next project you are working on !
I am excited that there is a new Dr
Seuss book and I don’t think we ever outgrow the magic of his words.