Well, this is a cool idea. In preparation for Christmas, Amy at Delightful Children’s Books is putting a bookish spin on the idea of the advent calendar – 25 days, 25 books. A fine, fine idea and an excellent batch of Christmas titles to boot. Click here to check it out. Pinterest has been alerted.

Coming soon to an envelope near you – Harry Potter stamps. My question to you: Is this the first non-picture book children’s literature stamp ever? Have there been American Winnie the Pooh stamps? While I’m deep in thought, click here to check them out.

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Can you name the only two books to get a perfect six starred reviews in 2013? ShelfTalker’s Stars So Far has the answer in their comprehensive list of starred reviews. Click here to see it.

If you’ve ever hung a sign in a library, then this is a slideshow for you. Curtis Rogers from South Carolina State brings us the good, bad and ugly of library signage. Click here to read.

I have one word for you: nets. Click here for the latest in library seating.