Recently returned books are fun to browse.

The most interesting overlooked spot of your local library? A tucked-away shelf labeled "Recently Returned."

↩︎ The New York Times Dec 5, 2018

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Here are your 2019 Tournament of Books brackets.

The Tournament of Books Staff

The 2019 Tournament of Books presented by Field Notes kicks off on March 6. With our 2019 books and judges announced and just over a month and a half to go until the play-in match, you're ready to plan your reading and lock in your ToB predictions.

So here you go: the 2019 Tournament of Books brackets. Suitable for framing or wadding up and throwing across the room halfway through the opening round.

Happy reading, and we'll see you soon!

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