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News Of The Week

Welcome to this week’s issue of the Books And Articles newsletter. I was really overwhelmed by the sheer number of really good posts this week, and many from accounts I don’t recall posting here before. I picked out a few to highlight in my suggestions, but there are many more that I urge you to check out. In some cases they may not have earned many sats, but it would be worthwhile to do some exploring. I’m limited by time constraints and the format of this newsletter from highlighting every gem.
I should have mentioned this last week, but @johnbnevin is now posting his serial story “Submersible” in a Stacker News exclusive. The first installment was very well received, though I failed to give it the visibility it deserved. You can find the permanent link in the “Books” section below.
I want to give a special mention to @Nuttall, who consistently posts poems here. I hope and suspect that the plan is to eventually consolidate them all into one post, which would make it a permanent collection.
@Taft has begun to post a daily bitcoin post. I rarely am familiar with the day’s quote, which is refreshing. Sometimes it’s tiresome to read the same old quotes. Here’s one from this week.
That’s it. I hope everyone has a great week.

Top Five Posts Of The Week

The top post of the week will be forwarded 50% of the zaps earned on this week’s newsletter post. Rankings will be determined using the SN zaprank.
Here are this week’s top posts:

Siggy’s Suggestions

I really enjoyed this link post, which brings up the idea of artists “stealing” from those who came before. I replied with an example of 60s rockers stealing licks from old bluesmen, but the premise could have as easily described the way Satoshi built on the cypherpunk concepts that came before in creating bitcoin.
This is a good, concise discussion of a book that should have earned more sats than it did. I know I can count on good content when I read this account’s posts.
When I first visited Stacker News, long before territories, I looked forward to this weekly SN post for good reading suggestions and interesting discussions. I still do, and I am honored that it has a home in this territory.
I think the only reason this wasn’t a top 5 post is because of timing. Regardless, these book club posts are as good as anything posted here. I look forward to each week’s installments, though they can be challenging. I have a feeling these discussions will live on long after the final installment is posted, as more people discover them.

Writing Contests

Stackers’ Blogs

My Bitcoin Journey

Inspired by Writing Contest #1, this is where stacker’s bitcoin origin stories will be posted for easy reference.

Book Clubs

Books

Book Reviews

Essays

Poetry

Short Stories

None posted yet.
These weekly summaries work perfectly for me since I don't have much time during the week. I wouldn't even know where to start reading. Keep up the good work!
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Thanks. That gives me encouragement.
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Same. Thanks siggy!
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Not to downplay the other Stackers, but siggy is top-notch to me because of the work he puts in. This opinion might be biased because this territory is the one that gives me the most.
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Some gems in here. Thank you for the round up!
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Easy, Gretzky. Are you now going to start thanking all the little people who helped make this happen?
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I was preparing a speech to that effect. Are you saying it's a bad idea?
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Hey can I suggest my review of "For whom the bell tolls" be added to the reviews section?
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Definitely. I am making a note of it now. ~meta is fine. It was a pre territory post.
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just realized I put it in the meta tag tho
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Looking good!
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Oww an articles to read to kill time to this boring day
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @OgFOMK 9 Mar
Hey, Thank you for the poetry recognition but you are only putting the same poem in your newsletter 4 times now.
I'm running out of tissue from crying.
If I didn't know better I'd think perhaps I haven't written anything else.
My feelings are hurt. I'm weeping like a baby. Now I must work harder and poesy even more.
The toils of the men of letters.
Or...
Take the toll out of toilet and you just have et.
Thank you for your courage.
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I just leave it there as a placeholder. I am assuming you will make a collected poems post, which I will then place in the poetry section. It will unwieldy to list every individual post in the poetry section. I will put a new one in next week while I'm waiting.
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