Monday Hangovers - Gwenda Bond

Having survived the holidaze, I am now slowly but surely playing catch-up. If you get a desperate e-mail, please to come to my aid.
Children's books ready for the e-world. (Via Colleen Lindsay.)
The fabulous Carolyn Kellogg has been leading a roundtable about "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," the Fitzgerald story and the film version. Meanwhile, Andy Duncan gives the movie two thumbs down. I have absolutely no yen to see this one, not after the ruination of Death Takes a Holiday that Brad "Death Loves Peanut Butter, It's So Nuanced" Pitt starred in. Please, for the love of movies, stick with action adventures, capers, and the occasional romantic comedy opposite your wife in the future, Mr. Pitt.
I am all about Kentucky joining the EU but would Texas really want all those other states in its Republic? (Via Ed.)
Cynthia interviews Kelley Armstrong about The Summoning, the first of her new YA series. I read it over the weekend and LOVED. A proper discussion coming soon.
Another reason to love YouTube: Eleanor Powell and Buddy Rich.
Marjorie Liu on the dangers of writing while sleepy.
The nebulous moral universe of buying books online.
Sara Ryan talks about writing and risk.
The inevitable article about whether Anne should have been included in The Modern Library series. Um, YES. (Via Sarah.)
Maureen and 10,000 hours.
And, finally, what Chris said.
Updated to add: My first post at The Nervous Breakdown. Hobbits and booze. That's what I'm talking about.