Friday news: literature in public spaces, book-lending on London's Tube, and did you know libraries change lives?

I've been bad this week - again. I'm finding it pretty much takes all my energy these days to keep my head above water at work, although I'm hoping that will settle down in the next few weeks. I've also been feeling really tired, but hey, this blog is SO not going to turn into a depressing litany of health complaints, so I'm shutting it now.

Aside from working, reading, and running, I haven't been up to much, but here are some stories that have moved me or inspired me this week:

• Project Bookmark Canada: literature in public spaces. I love that this is kinda like a heritage plaque for literary scenes!


• Derek Weiler, RIP. I can't even add anything to this, because I'm sad. What can I possibly say that does this tragedy justice?


• Hey, can I read a free novel instead of that crappy Metro mag, please? Best line: "Everyone enjoys reading a nice story rather than about a useless celebrity that no-one really cares about too much."


• CILIP Libraries Change Lives Award Shortlist: Sustainable services and support for families of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (Leeds), The Edinburgh Reading Champion Project, and the Six Book Challenge (The Reading Agency/Costa Coffee).