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Sometimes we look up from our book to shout about said book (or reading in general) and since most of the time that shouting is done online it’s always nice to have a gif to accompany our shouting—or say the words for us.

Today, those words are, "We are reading. DO NOT INTERRUPT."

Summer has arrived and with it comes a cool batch of the best bookish, geeky, and crafty links that the internet has to offer. Celebrate summer with some homemade funnel cakes and a new book to honor the season. Most importantly, make sure to have an excellent week!

All Things Bookish

Here’s a list of books that take place over one summer.

Can these books make you a better person?

Colum McCann offers some writing advice.

Do you enjoy reading at the beach?

All Things Geeky

Neil Gaiman wrote about his love of Batman comics.

Get more details about the new Zelda game.

Build-a-Bear has added a special Star Trek collection.

All Things Crafty

Turn your home into a mermaid’s grotto.

Make your own pressed flower art.

Please send these funnel cakes to Quirk HQ.

Gotta secret? Can you keep it? Well, you know the rest. While everyone is trying to figure out who “A” is, we at Quirk Books are flagging every book reference we can catch. In anticipation of the seventh (and final!) season, here’s a round up of our favorite Pretty Little Liars literary references.

Winesburg, Ohio by Sherwood Anderson

It seems like everything has been made into a reality TV show these days. Worried that there isn’t anything left to binge watch on your lazy Sunday? Think again! Here are casting calls for four imagined reality shows we’d love to watch, inspired by the titles of four awesome books. Paging reality show writers:

Year of Yes

Casting News:

Do you feel like your life has stalled? Or maybe you just never had a chance to hop on the right path towards your dream job? Dream life? We want to help! If you’re selected you’ll spend one year, all expenses paid, chasing after your dreams. All you have to do is say YES! to any opportunity that comes your way—Starting with filling out the application and creating a 5-minute video showing us how enthusiastic you are about the chance to be on the Year of Yes.

Everything I Never Told You

Casting News:

There’s a million dollars on the table and all you have to do is tell the person you are closet to (whether that be your partner, parent, or best friend) the list of the worst things you’ve done in your life. How do you get the million bucks? You have to come completely clean on all of the details AND this person has to completely forgive you. Trust us we’ll know…

If you think you can handle it email us one of your secrets to I’[email protected]

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

*Secret interoffice memo draft

To: Reality Development Department

From: Your alien overload. (Ha, jk it’s Raquel.)

Okay team, this will only work if we’re the first so we need applications and production proposals ready for as soon as space travel is open to the public. Titled The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, think Real World in space: “This is the true story of seven strangers picked to travel in space and have their lives taped. Find out what happens when gravity stops existing and people start?? (finish sentence and check with legal if Real World will sue)

The Regional Office is Under Attack!

*Drunk email sent to self

From: Taylor

To: Taylor

Subject: READ before morning meeting

Remember to pitch The Regional Office is Under Attack!–every month a business is selected and a team of trained assassins (paintball enthusiasts) will have one week to plan their attack. Their goal is to find a flag, hidden somewhere in the office, and get back to the parking lot with it. The other office may be surprised by the attack, but paintball guns will be hidden on location for them to find and use to defend themselves. If they succeed in defending their office, they get a bonus. If the attackers succeed, they get sponsor money. CHA-CHING! Don’t forget to reference Michael Scott (OOH check to see if his cutout is still in closet—wait, did we draw on his forehead?)

A new week calls for a fresh batch of the best bookish, geeky, and crafty links that the internet has to offer. This week you can figure out your summer reading list, dream about the new Zelda game, and whip up some delicious ice pops. Most importantly, make sure you have an excellent week!

All Things Bookish

Take this quiz to figure out what new book you should read this summer.

The One Where Famous Novels Had Friends Inspired Titles.

Here are the worst fictional fathers.

Enjoy this Harry Potter inspired design shop.

All Things Geeky

This chubby cat recreated some classic Pusheen poses.

This carved watermelon of Game of Throne’s Night King is incredible.

Are you excited about the new Zelda game?

All Things Crafty

Please send these roasted peach ice pops to Quirk HQ ASAP.

You can make this peanut butter fudge in the microwave.

Why not give these cute and simple DIY projects a try?

The Belcher family from Bob’s Burgers is an interesting collection of people. Though they are by far the most unique family on television right now, they are possibly also the most loving and accepting group of people. Bob and his wife Linda have three kids who push the boundaries of unconventional, as Bob has said, “You’re my family and I love you, but you’re all terrible.” It has become clear over the years that the Belcher children are highly intelligent. As for Bob and Linda, they are clearly fairly literate. This is a Burger joint which offers a burger of the day called, The Sound and The Curry Burger. Here is a reading list to add to the Belcher’s already literate tendencies.