Wherein I announce the fabulous authors involved in this year's literary pin-up calendar, and casually mention that it's available for pre-order in our online store: Tinker's Packs. · http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2012/09/the-2013-fantasy-pin-up-calendar-announcing-our-authors/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PatrickRothfuss+%28Patrick+Rothfuss%29

Learning and Leading with Technology vol. 39, no. 7, copyright 2012, ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education). · http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_363936342_2?ie=UTF8&docId=1000816731&nav_sdd=aps&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-B1&pf_rd_r=0X7CV4N38V95C8TPB9FY&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1388628082&pf_rd_i=507846

the mobile unit stores approximately 1500 books and is large enough to accommodate a small group of visitors to congregate and browse reading material at their leisure or to take part in workshops. · http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/22497/productora-a47-mobile-library.html

The illustrated cookbook shows how you can cook japanese food using locally available ingredients in sweden. · http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/30/view/22154/moe-takemura-guide-to-the-foreign-japanese-kitchen.html

Californian studio Able + Baker (A+B) imagined an idea that can hide clutter while giving the impression of displaying different book spines. · http://freshome.com/2012/06/25/hiding-clutter-behind-book-spines-modern-library-storage-bin/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FreshInspirationForYourHome+%28Freshome.com%29

"Ever wondered how a massive bookcase can become part of a working space? This is a fantastic solution ..." · http://freshome.com/2012/02/24/round-bookcase-hovering-above-davis-writing-studio/

The Ford's Theatre Center for Education and Leadership in Washington, DC just opened and features awe-inspiring, three-story “Tower of Books” made from over 15,000 titles. · http://inhabitat.com/spiraling-tower-of-15000-books-celebrates-abraham-lincoln-at-the-fords-theatre/

the interior of this bookshop is comprised of a series of stepped platforms, doubling as seating allowing individuals to peruse the selection and then sit and read next to the shelves. · http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/18589/plural-total-studio-alexis.html

Porn for book lovers. A photo blog collection of all the best bookshelf photos from around the world for people who *heart* bookshelves. · http://bookshelfporn.com/

authors vs bloggers · http://cuddlebuggery.blogspot.com/2012/01/first-five-days-on-goodreads.html

There's been a lot of talk in the author community lately about the lack of critical reviews on sites like Goodreads ... · http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/288992-responsible-social-networking?chapter=386797

Pretty library. · http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/18031/li-xiaodong-atelier-liyuan-library.html

"construction for the 'maranello library' by milan-based practice arata isozaki + andrea maffei associati is now complete and has just opened its doors to the public. divided into three volumes, the 1,175 square meter community center contains program for the book stacks, music and video library, multipurpose room and study spaces along with administrative offices and storage facilities. partially underground, the low-profile structure maintains the flat roof is below the three-sided site enclosure sealing its contemporary appearance from the historical character of the established urban context." · http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/17757/arata-isozaki-andrea-maffei-associati-maranello-library-now-complete.html

"The Kid's Republic is a children's bookstore in Beijing, China. We were simply floored by the explosion of colors and imaginative store set ups. [...] · http://www.designrulz.com/architecture/2011/10/kid%E2%80%99s-republic-book-store/

Baek Heena creates picture books that are delicate, fanciful, and entirely readable. Her artistry is matched by a perfectionism and a lavish attention to detail in her quest to make memorable stories. · http://www.list.or.kr/articles/article_view.htm?Div1=9&Idx=621

"...the spiral staircase could immediately become a bookshelf or act as a storage area for small apartments. through research, errazuriz proved that there is enough clearance over our heads to install a shelf system of this kind, while a ladder makes it easy to reach higher areas." · http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/14788/sebastian-errazuriz-staircase-shelf.html

Designer Ryan Novelline creates a fairytale dress out of recycled Golden Books. · http://www.ecouterre.com/dress-made-from-recycled-childrens-books-is-fit-for-a-fairytale-princess/

Books folded into 3D Typo · http://www.bitrebels.com/design/book-origami-typography-the-ultimate-inspiration/

(Website complimenting the book) · http://acrosstheuniversebook.com/