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.

We Read...

The incredible winners of the Arab American Book Awards and children's books about sharks. Bathing suits may be itty-bitty, but they have a long history. So does the children's board book. If you've always wondered what Pemberly looked like, you have to see the real buildings fictional houses were based on. You know what's cool? Comparing astronomical pastels from the 19th century with today's NASA photos. Ernest Hemingway took a note or two from Joan Miro. Diehard Harry Potter fans may need these Potter readalikes. During her distinguished tenure at the New York Times, Michiko Kakutani took on the voices of various characters. If you're into Wonder Woman, you may want to read these books too. We have a sneak peak into Herman Melville's mind via his marginalia. Lynn Nottage talks Sweat on the podcast. American noir has origins that may surprise you. What a Shakespearean play can tell us about ethnic hatred and the literary imagination. 

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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. ​

Been QUITE A WEEK, huh? Who needs a new book to read? Tweet us a one you like & we'll suggest another, until 11AM EDT. #FridayReads pic.twitter.com/3Nvgkzai8F

— NYPL Recommends (@NYPLRecommends) July 28, 2017

Excellent. How about TELL THE WOLVES I'M HOME by Carol Rifka Brunt? @Carolrifka #FridayReads

— NYPL Recommends (@NYPLRecommends) July 28, 2017

Find the #SubwayLibrary:

We're excited to announce the launch of Subway Library, a new initiative between The New York Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library, and Queens Library, the MTA, and Transit Wireless that provides subway riders in New York City with free access to hundreds of e-books, excerpts, and short stories—all ready to read on the train. Here's how to access #SubwayLibrary.

What did you read?

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