THE LAST LINKS OF SUMMER

 By Kris Kahrs

Here is a roundup of the last links of summer. This week we have authors' homes to visit for a last summer vacation, a Labor Day Reading List, a new cover on an old favorite and outstanding vintage illustration.  Put down the hot dog and back away from the grill.  Here we go:

A Pinterest board, Literary Travel, has all of your favorite author's homes that have been converted to visitable landmarks.  Planning a world tour?  Start here.

The Management here at The Pen and Ink Blog loves nothing better than to swing in a hammock, sip their lemonade and read a good book.  On this Labor Day, reading shouldn't feel like work, so The Pen and Ink Blog offers a Labor Day Reading List via Flavorwire.

Sometimes in a publisher's desire to spark interest in an old favorite, things go awry. Case in point, this cover art for Anne of Green Gables.  Anne is that you? From Kidlit History blog.

Truly fine illustration in a children's book can significantly enhance the whole experience for a reader and create a lasting impression for a lifetime.  At BrainPickings, they've found some classic Maurice Sendak illustrations circa 1960 for the Velveteen Rabbit.  These are priceless.  Take a peek.

We hope you enjoyed this little vacation for your brain.  Now back to work!