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.

• For anyone who was wondering about why that proposed Penguin Random House/Simon & Schuster merger was a big deal, this piece did a good job explaining the potential dangers of consolidation.

• At this time of year, many of us are thinking about our communities, and how we can lend a helping hand in trying times. One thing book lovers might consider is making a donation to a literary charity. Here are a few Canadian charities that seek to support literacy and expand access to books.

• Technology has made our lives easier in many ways, but there is something to be said for the old-school method of picking up pen and paper and writing longhand!

• The beginning of November is full of hype about NaNoWriMo, in which writers attempt to write a short novel in 30 days. But we don’t often hear about the results of this endeavour…

• And finally, another new months means another newsletter! We’ve put together a fun wrap-up of all of our recent literary events if you weren’t able to join us. Plus, we talk about what’s new and noteworthy at the press, including some upcoming giveaways.

Now that it’s December, the holiday season is officially in full swing! Don’t forget to take a few moments to relax and enjoy a good book yourself.

Cheers,