When did a book last make you laugh out loud — in public?

And now I'm wondering how many of these are available in Kindle format? https://bookriot.com/2016/05/24/books-that-made-us-laugh-out-loud-in-public/ Books That Made Us Laugh Out Loud In Public Claire Handscombe May 24, 2016 Blurbs often claim that a book is “hilarious” or “laugh-out-loud funny.” Usually, though, let’s be honest: they are chucklesome at best. We might smile, or draw a … Continue reading When did a book last make you laugh out loud — in public? →

If domestic air travel disappears, then what?

If people aren't flying domestically, doesn't seem unreasonable for the planes to stop hopping about. But, of course, things are never that easy. Having a full flight schedule meant the same crew could usually travel together, reducing their chances for the coronavirus to hit. But those planes make a profit in part off the cargo … Continue reading If domestic air travel disappears, then what? →

Grocers have stepped back to old methods of inventory — and shopping is smooth again

These are the types of stories that fascinate me. After all, we have an entire planet of people who are making independent business decisions based largely on what's in front of them -- and they have to make those decisions quickly. When you consider that the coronavirus only truly because visible outside China in early … Continue reading Grocers have stepped back to old methods of inventory — and shopping is smooth again →

How are people at home filling their day?

Zoom, CNBC and Jigsaw Puzzles: How America’s Shut-In Families Are Spending Their Days The confined U.S. consumer is watching a lot of cable TV, ordering books to keep the little ones occupied and downloading apps for everything from videogames to social gatherings Sales of jigsaw puzzles are ‘exploding,’ said the chairman of one puzzle maker, … Continue reading How are people at home filling their day? →

So what businesses can continue to operate in NY and part of CT and NJ? Here's the list

Here's the full list of essential businesses that will operate during New York's shutdown March 20, 2020Nicholas Esposito In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Gov. Andrew Cuomo this morning announced orders to close all non-essential businesses in the state, effective 8 p.m. this Saturday. He did this by enacting a mandate entitled, Executive Order 202.6, … Continue reading So what businesses can continue to operate in NY and part of CT and NJ? Here's the list →

Would you like to read more books by women authors? Here’s a list

https://bookriot.com/2020/03/13/prolific-women-authors/ 7 Prolific Women Authors With More Than 10 Books D.R. Baker Mar 13, 2020 Encountering an author’s work for the first time can be one of the biggest thrills of reading. Sometimes you find a writer whose work resonates with you in such a way that you want to run out and buy everything … Continue reading Would you like to read more books by women authors? Here’s a list →

What does “stay at home” in NY allow and disallow?

https://patch.com/new-york/new-york-city/coronavirus-stay-home-order-ny-what-does-it-mean Coronavirus Stay-At-Home Order In NY: What Does It Mean? Here's what Governor Andrew Cuomo's announcement means for you. By Adam Nichols, Patch Staff Mar 20, 2020 11:57 am ET | Updated Mar 20, 2020 5:08 pm ET An order will tell New Yorkers to stay home from Sunday evening. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty … Continue reading What does “stay at home” in NY allow and disallow? →