October 09, 2018 » MobyLives! Archives

In yet another example of the power and versatility of books, a street in Ann Arbor, Michigan will be paved by books. Yup, you heard me right: On Tuesday October… Read more »

Arts & Culture

Salman Rushdie, Ian Rankin and Joanne Harris amongst those recognised in the Queen’s birthday honours list — Nikki Griffiths
Lost Charlotte Brontë manuscript sold for $1.25 million — Nikki Griffiths
Waterstones appeal aims to raise £1m for Ukraine disaster fund — Tom Clayton
The Big Jubilee Read: 70 books are selected to mark Queen Elizabeth II's 70 year reign — Nikki Griffiths

The New York Public Library brings iconic feminist stories to Instagram

Julie Goldberg

The New York Public Library is putting the “story” back in Instagram Stories. As of this summer, they have collaborated with independent advertising and creative agency Mother New York to… Read more »

Luna Lovegood actress said books helped her overcome an eating disorder

Alyssa Monera

Years after the final Harry Potter movie, actress Evanna Lynch reflected on how her relationship with the series affected her struggle with eating disorders and self image, as reported in… Read more »

Watch this well-known bibliophile go through 1,000 books he must part with

Christina Cerio

Got some time to spare? This video is the perfect way to spend 10 minutes if you have an overflowing bookshelf of unread or half-read books, or if your “to-read” bookshelf has… Read more »

Melville House Books

October 9, 2018

A street paved with words

Michael Seidlinger