Link-N-Blogs: January 10, 2014

“A children’s story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children’s story in the slightest.” – C.S. Lewis

1. The Military and the Monarchy Reviewed: The University Press of North Georgia book, The Military and the Monarchy: The Case and Career of the Duke of Cambridge in an Age of Reform by Kevin W. Farrell was reviewed by Martin Rubin for the Washington Times.
2. What Your Favorite Children’s Book Series Says About You: Huffington Post showcases some of the most popular children’s book series and postulate what your favorite children’s series says about you. Do you agree with their assessments? Hit the comments!
3. Reading a Novel Changes Your Brain: Most readers know this already, but know we have scientific evidence to back us up! A new study from Emory University looks at how the brain changes function and structure over the course of reading a fiction novel. Read (and stimulate your brain) more by clicking on this The Atlantic article.
4. NetGalley and ABA Team Up for Indies: “Digital galley distributor NetGalley has partnered with the American Booksellers Association on a program that will facilitate broader distribution of galleys to independent booksellers…” Read more at Publisher’s Weekly.
5. Quotes From the Late Amiri Baraka: Writer and poet Amiri Baraka passed away January 9, 2014 at the age of 79. Buzzfeed has put together 12 of his inspiration quotes.

 “There is no depth to education without art.” – Amiri Baraka