If you’re tired of all those ‘top books of the decade/2009′ articles: here are the top books of 1709.

Applying quantitative analysis to classic literature.

Some reactions to Electric Literature’s Twitter serialization of Rick Moody’s “Some Contemporary Characters,” as compiled by HTMLGIANT.

Speaking of serialized novels, author Nicholas Rombes is doing one of his own, via snail mail.

The Guardian wants you to know that dragons, not vampires, are the best monsters of all time.

Are e-readers the eight-tracks of publishing?

Aaand something to help get you through the rest of the week: a flarf orchestra. (via HTMLGIANT)