A roundup of recent favorites we’ve reviewed in the BuzzFeed Books newsletter.
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Simon & Schuster
Leslie Hassler
26 Reasons Why You Need To Read More
“Because books tell the stories of people we don’t know, places we haven’t been, and worlds we can only imagine.”
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We asked attendees at the annual Book Expo America conference why they think people should read more books. Here are their answers.
"You have nothing to lose. (Except ignorance.)"
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"People should read for the joy of leaving their lives and heads and problems, and entering the worlds of other lives, heads, and, yes, problems."
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11 Adorable DIY Projects Every Cat Lover Needs To Make
How about some cat flats?
Cat Inspired Flats
How great would it be to look down at these when you're walking down the street?
Via kittenhood.ro
Long Sleeve Cat Shirt
With just a few stitches, you too can have this cute design on your shirt.
Via refinery29.com
Eye-Catching Cat Clutch
This one takes a little more time and skill, but it's worth the extra effort.
Via scathingly-brilliant.blogspot.com
Simple Cat Tights
With just some sheer tights and fabric paint, you can create these simple tights to wear with pride.
17 Perfect Pins You Never Knew You Needed
They’re pin-credible!
These lovely life lessons:
Etsy
This pin for photographers:
Etsy
This purrfect feline:
Etsy
This mantra for travelers:
Etsy
18 Foolproof Ways To Keep People From Stealing Your Stuff
Because opening the fridge to see your lunch missing is ~not~ ok.
Never mix up your can of beer or soda again at a party — brand it with a can stamp.
MINE. $6.99 Can Stamp.
gearmoose.com / Via canstamp.com
Make your personal library more official with a DIY borrowing card.
No more subtle hints like, "Hmmm I can't find my copy of Gone Girl. Did I lend it to somebody?" Find the printable here.
No one will want to eat your sandwich if it's safely stowed in this lunchbox.
$20 at Fred and Friends.
Or go a step further by using lunch baggies that look moldy.
Your coworkers may think you're gross, but whatever. You're eating your sandwich. Get these for $6 a box at Amazon.
Find Your Summer Reads With The BuzzFeed Books Newsletter!
Beach + books = bliss.
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Adding amazing books to your summer reading list can be as simple as signing up for the BuzzFeed Books newsletter! You'll get a review of a new book you might love every Wednesday, plus much more twice a week: great jokes and quizzes, wonderful lists, powerful essays, all the Harry Potter and YA buzz you can handle, and of course, even more book recommendations.
