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 | From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor It's officially Turnoff Week, a celebration which used to be known as TV Turnoff Week, but was given a more general title in order to include all screens. Including, ahem, this one that you're looking at right now. | |
All About Turnoff Week
So you should definitely make a point of going outside to play or snuggling up somewhere with a good book. Right after you finish reading this newsletter, of course. Wouldn't want to rush things.
| Is Turnoff Week a Good Idea?
We asked our readers what they thought of Turnoff Week, and most people seem to fall into one of three camps: "Turnoff Week is unnecessary because we don't watch that much TV around here anyway," "Turnoff Week is offensive, because I am an adult and capable of setting my own limits," and "Turnoff Week is great because, frankly, I need a reminder." Read some of the responses, and feel free to share your own!
| Happy Birthday, William Faulkner!
Turnoff Week happens to coincide with Faulkner's birthday this year (he was born on September 25, 1897), and it's as good of an excuse as any to tackle one of his novels. If you've never read Faulkner before, you might be pleasantly surprised. It's thick, difficult reading, but worth it for the deeply descriptive use of words, the dark gothic humor, the fantastic and complex characters, and the surprising story lines.
| Ten Wonderful Things About Writing
If you really take screen turn-off time seriously, you might find yourself needing additional activities to fill your time. Why not try a bit of writing? Fiction, non-fiction, poetry, memoir... it doesn't matter. Here are some quotes to get you inspired.
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