Novel & Cerita Book Ban Week

The publication date was the day the book would appear in the world in larger quantities—the twelve copies had become ten thousand copies, and the ten thousand copies would be distributed to bookstores and libraries and the hands of readers who had not written handwritten letters yet but who would. Ernest made the bread on the Wednesday of publication week—not because he had planned it as a marking of the occasion but because it was Wednesday and the bread was made on Wednesdays. The first Wednesday of the month was bread Wednesday, and March had cooperated by making the fourteenth a Wednesday, which was the first Wednesday of the month, which was bread Wednesday. Ernest had laughed when he

“No more trials?” “No more trials,” “No more disgruntled postal workers?” “No more disgruntled postal workers,” Except one, Rachel thought, after seeing the list of events scheduled almost every day for the next three months. “We have two major booksellers conventions next week in preparation for the holiday season and I’d like you to attend both. A personal appearance by the author goes a long way to putting your book on store shelves. Check in with Joan first thing tomorrow for your tickets and itinerary. Now, go home and get some rest,”

Dear lovelies, I wanted to give you a quick heads-up that the next update will be on Friday, August 23, 2024. I’ve got a rushed project that needs my attention, so I apologize for not being able to update daily as I normally do. Additionally, the book will be ending soon. Thank you for your understanding and for sticking with me through this journey. Your support means the world to me! Best, Yña Banana 🍌

“It’s a bit quiet right now. Everyone comes in during the lunch rush, so you’ve caught me twiddling my thumbs.” “Is it normally busy in here?” I ask, clearing my throat when I start croaking. What the hell is wrong with me? “Depends on the occasion. If there’s a special event or an occasion on the calendar, I get plenty of people in.” She gestures at a notice on the window. “I also have a special hour, as I call it, on Saturday, where you can buy a bag for five dollars and put in as many books as possible. You can buy whatever can get into the bag for the price of the bag.”

No Nut November month started on a busy note as more students crammed into the library for studying sessions. The reading program for elementary students meant more people were borrowing books they usually didn’t read to collect stars on their reading cards to exchange some prizes decided for the school. Mary sighed. It was a busy week.

Dear lovelies, I wanted to give you a quick heads-up that the next update will be on Friday, August 23, 2024. I’ve got a rushed project that needs my attention, so I apologize for not being able to update daily as I normally do. Additionally, the book might be ending soon. Thank you for your understanding and for sticking with me through this journey. Your support means the world to me! Best, Yña Banana 🍌

They light up. Actually light up. Like humor is bouncing around inside them. “Am I right?” I ask. “Or at least close?” He shakes his head slowly. “Not even remotely.” “Fine,” I say. “Educate me. What’s a book ban?” He sighs dramatically, but his eyes are still sparkling. “It’s when a responsible citizen decides to stop buying books for a while,” he explains, “because their bank account is begging for mercy.” “Oh,” I say slowly, glancing at the stack in his arms.