People generally call me a bookworm. After reading hundreds of books, that’s an inevitable tag you get. Have you ever wondered where the term "bookworm" comes from? It's a quirky, yet delightful piece of bookish trivia that traces back through centuries of literary history The word "bookworm" has been in use for centuries, and its origins can be traced to ancient civilizations. In the early days of the written word, before the advent of printed books, people wrote on materials like papyrus, parchment, and vellum.

We’ve been reading Lane Florsheim (LF) in the WSJ for some time. She was initially introduced to us by a friend of WITI (and WSJ Mag assistant photo editor) Sara Morosi. She’s known for profiling interesting people and now we’ve turned the tables to see what is garnering her attention these days. - Colin (CJN) Tell us about yourself. I’m Lane Florsheim, a staff writer for The Wall Street Journal Magazine online.

On Monday the outrage machine was in full force on social media, especially Twitter. It happens every year in January on the day that Alabama and Mississippi set aside to celebrate the birthdays of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert E. Lee. They are the only two states that continue to do so, but they are not the only two that honor Confederate leaders on the state calendar throughout the year.

If you’re new to this Substack, one of the things I’m offering subscribers in 2023 is A Year with Jane. We’re reading through Austen’s six novels this year and Mansfield Park is our read for May and June. This is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. If you joined us for our read of Austen’s Emma, Mansfield Park might be a surprise.

Peak: #7 on the Hot 100 Streams: 8.5 million It’s gonna take a minute to unpack the bizarre and remarkable career of Was (Not Was), so let’s settle in for… BOOM! BOOM! ACKA LACKA BOOM BOOM! Ahem. Forgive me. It’s hard to finish a thought when I’ve got the opening to “Walk the Dinosaur” stuck in my hand. Take a listen and see what happens to you. ncG1vNJzZmikn6jBtLvNoKpnq6WXwLWtwqRlnKedZL1ww8ClomasmJp6pbXNqKqaraJixKK%2FjKemrWWnlsBufZhxcA%3D%3D