Lots of good links for (at least around here) a rainy Wednesday:

• Great post about why stories about mental health matter.
• Talk about what excites you, and other advice for debut author readings.
• I feel like I’m always reading and forgetting.
• Damn those witty and insightful writers and their legion of Twitter followers!
• Even if your characters aren’t hooking up, they still live in a world where that happens (and other thoughts on writing sex in YA).
• John Green on why The Fault in Our Stars is his most successful book to date, including shoutouts to his publishing team.
• I read things like 25 Signs You’re Addicted to Books and think “Wait…not everyone feels like this?”
• Historical fiction suggestions from a favorite local bookstore.
• Attention Charlottesville writers and fans of local food! Beyond the Flavor wants your words.
• Rebecca Behrens shares some good common sense. I think we all need to remind ourselves of this.
• Everyone at BEA should wear a tiara or cool hat. Seriously, guys, make it happen.