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Why I’d Rather Be a Fictional Pirate Than an Actual Pirate
Posted by Jenelle Sosa
Five Books That We’d Love to See As Choose Your Own Adventure Novels
Posted by Jessica Yang
Bookish Events in Philadelphia: September 13th – 19th
Get ready to metabolize Citywide Specials and great new writing at a much faster rate: Philly's many reading series are back in swing.
100 years ago, an entrepreneurial family started Snockey's Oyster & Crab House in South Philly. Today, one of their descendants is a poet who hosts readings at the historic restaurant! Do not miss the poems this Saturday (or the chowder). Frank O'Hara's Last Lover #11 :: Maxe Crandall, Anna Maria Hong and Jason Zuzga. September 13, 7:30 p.m.
Or check out the tightly curated Jubilant Thicket reading series on Sunday, September 14. Emily Abendroth is a new Pew fellow; Charles O'Hay's humor is darker than espresso spilled on Philly asphalt. Head House Books, 5:00 p.m.
On Monday, September 15, start your day off by checking out the Poem of the Day at the Penn Book Center website.
Posted by Lillian Dunn
10 Books About Book Lovers
Posted by Megan Tripp
Worst-Case Wednesday: How to Survive if There Are Children in Your Corn
Halloween will soon be upon us, which means preparations for how to deal with all things supernatural are well under way. Since the world isn’t made up of Sam and Dean Winchesters, we here at Quirk are happy to help in any way we can. Specifically, this means breaking out our copy of The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Paranormal Edition.
There are many scenarios covered in the handbook, but Children of the Corn messed us up good, so here’s how to prevent your life from becoming a Stephen King story. And read on for a chance to win your own copy of the handbook for all of your paranormal-fighting needs!
Posted by Basia Padlo
Etsy Roundup: Amazing Book Safes to Stash Your Stuff
Books: they're bigger on the inside! Sometimes literally. Book safes are cool-looking and very handy for hiding away your ~secret things~, but they're a bit of a pain to make (all that cutting and gluing!) Fortunately, some clever Etsy crafters have you covered. Click for our favorite picks!
(Above: Hollow book safe, The Coming Fury, $60, Secret Safe Books)
Posted by Blair Thornburgh