During the week, it can be tough to stay on top of everything. On Fridays, though, we suggest kicking back to catch up on all the delightful literary reading the internet has to offer. Don’t have the time to hunt for good reads? Never fear. We've rounded up the best bookish reading of the week for you.

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We Read...

Shirley Jackson is one of our all-time favorite writers. Here's why. Ten authors imagine Iraq's future 100 years from now. Gifts for Jane Austen fans will make their hearts pitter-patter as though Darcy is in the room. Passionate activists enrich our literary lives, as does 2016's southern renaissance. Literary recipes will make your holiday baking even more festive. These are the writing rituals of real writers. In the 1790s, literary societies really exercised political voice. Nobel Prize winner Paul Krugman takes on fake news, lying politicians, and what public intellectuals need to do in our podcast. Did you know the history of the Christmas tree? One children's librarian tells us why you should use the word "underpants" during storytime. We all know Emily Dickinson was a glorious poet, but you need to hear about her music too!

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TGIF:

No need to get up! Join our librarians from the home, office, playground — wherever you have internet access — for book recs on Twitter by following our handle @NYPLrecommends from 10 AM to 11 AM every Friday. Or, you can check NYPL Recommends any day of the week for more suggestions. ​

Need a book for the weekend? Tell us one you like and we'll suggest another. #FridayReads pic.twitter.com/embNDWOVoT

— NYPL Recommends (@NYPLRecommends) December 9, 2016

What did you read?

If you read something fantastic this week, share with our community of readers in the comment section below.