This week, we mourned the loss of one of America’s greatest writers, Toni Morrison. Morrison inspired millions with her masterful work and helped usher African-American literature into mainstream conversation — exactly where it should be. This week’s bookish tweets touch on meaningful quotes and memories of Morrison, in addition to the usual fare celebrating literacy and the delight of coming down from a long week with a good book.
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‘Toni reaches us deeply, using a tone that is lyrical, precise, distinct, and inclusive.’ — President Obama gave Toni Morrison the ultimate tribute while awarding her the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012. Morrison died today at 88. pic.twitter.com/lGO1DI2Dli
— NowThis (@nowthisnews) August 7, 2019
dreaming of chilly weather, cosy sweaters and sipping hot coffee with a good book at pretty cafes like these pic.twitter.com/8i08IqdbvZ
— asole grey 🕊️🎐 (@asolegrey) August 7, 2019
"Puppies, G&T, and a book for the @MilwaukeePubLib bibliophile #BookClub." #GoodreadswithaView RT @Silvani_Knits pic.twitter.com/Tw68q7IyT7
— Goodreads (@goodreads) August 7, 2019
"[S]omebody said, 'What advice would you give to young writers?' and I said, 'Start at 40.'”https://t.co/E8wOe9iJGh
— Literary Hub (@lithub) August 6, 2019
A literary agent putting their authors out on submission: pic.twitter.com/ST1TjafnRs
— Eric Smith (@ericsmithrocks) August 7, 2019
Beloved Howard Bison Sister. Breathtaking wordsmith. Literary Grandmother. Loved Beyond Measure.
Sleep well Toni Morrison…and thank you. pic.twitter.com/SnEL1CZZSl
— Tiffany D. Jackson (@WriteinBK) August 6, 2019
When the alarm goes off at 6am after reading until 2am. #BookLoversDay pic.twitter.com/1xg54CZaxL
— Field Museum (@FieldMuseum) August 9, 2019
In honor of #BookLoversDay, today is officially cancelled and we'll be reading instead. Thank you for understanding. pic.twitter.com/TTgJlRJbxY
— Tor Books (Check Mark) (@torbooks) August 9, 2019
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