The Fright Before Christmas by @JDWhitelaw13 @urbanebooks @samaritans — Love Books Group

I had to reblog this post from Love Books Group. The Fright Before Christmas is a short story that really made me smile and get in the festive mood. Plus it's only 99p to download and all proceeds go to support the life-saving work of the Samaritans.

Ethical Gifts for Book Lovers (That Aren’t Books!)

If you're still in need of some last-minute Christmas present inspiration, this list is for you! Not only are these gifts literary-themed, but they're ethical too, so your loved one will get an even warmer feeling when they snuggle up with a good read and some bookish paraphernalia. From an up-cycled literary print to a charity gift or feminist tote bag, there's something for everyone...

Better World Books: The Ethical Online Bookshop and Affiliate Network

Better World Books Logo

If you've been on Miscellany Pages recently, you'll have noticed that I've switched my affiliate network from Amazon to Better World Books. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Amazon - I've always found it to provide good deals and quick service - but I decided to support a smaller company. Not that Better World Books is particularly small. They have over 8 million books and ship worldwide for free! I stumbled across them through a quick online search for 'ethical affiliate networks' and knew straight away this was the company I wanted to promote.