Every Friday, the PQ Weekly Roundup collects the most shared links in our social media network—bookish articles, reviews, quizzes, recommendations and more—in convenient digest form.

• The shortlist for the 2015 Leacock Medal for Humour was announced. Also of note is this interesting article about the gender divide in the history of the award.
• Nothing like being reminded of life’s little pleasures in this truly itty bitty book.
• Did you know that J. K. Rowling based the stern, unlikable Severus Snape on a real-life high-school chemistry teacher? Learn about this and eight other real people who inspired fictional characters.
• Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice isn’t just a book—it’s an industry. What is it about the book that lends itself so well to modern adaptation?
• And in case you missed it, check out PQL’s latest news for April, including upcoming events and new releases, with bonus bookish pranks.

And there you have it! The best of this week’s links, all in one convenient place. We hope you have a lovely long weekend filled with life’s great pleasures—family, chocolate and, naturally, books!

Cheers,