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[A Holiday Shopping Spree for the Bookworm] Sixth Stop: Literature Lodge

Posted on December 8, 2014 by maedez

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I love bookish goodies almost as much as I love actual books, and reading. Being a bookworm is not a hobby: it is an all-enveloping, personality-defining lifestyle. The holiday season is just getting started, which means it is time to go shopping the literary way! Over the next two weeks, I will take you on a virtual bookish shopping spree to some of my favourite lit sites!

In 2013, we visited some wonderful literary museums. This year, I am delighted to showcase several amazing book-themed Etsy shops. Let’s get started!

LITERATURE LODGE

This shop makes two products: writer’s blocks and customizable author key chains. Sometimes, less is indeed more. They are wonderful, out-of-the-box gifts/stocking stuffers for your favourite classic book nerd.

TWO GREAT PIECES:

Writer's Block: Virginia Woolf by Literature Lodge

Writer’s Block: Virginia Woolf by Literature Lodge. $8.00

Writer's Block: Kurt Vonnegut by Literature Lodge

Writer’s Block: Kurt Vonnegut by Literature Lodge. $8.00

SHOP INFO:

LITERATURE LODGE: ETSY STORE
LOCATION: TAUNTON, MA
ARTIST: ROBERT SADLER
NOTE: THEY ARE ACCEPTING HOLIDAY ORDERS THROUGH FRIDAY, 12 DECEMBER

[Book Nerd Links] The Penguin Hotline

Posted on December 4, 2014 by maedez

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If you are looking for book suggestions, either for yourself or to give as a holiday gift, the Penguin Hotline is the thing for you.

All you have to do is fill out a form, and staffers will compile personalized recommendations. Cool, huh?

PENGUIN HOTLINE

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