It seems like there are a lot of summertime babies out there, and I'm no exception. And luckily for me, I have a very thoughtful friend who signed me up for a service called One Story to celebrate the big day.

 The premise is simple: one short story approximately every three weeks, mailed directly to you for your enjoyment. And if you don't enjoy it, be patient! There's another one coming your way in a few weeks. The organization also hosts events for readers and writers in NYC, and interviews of the authors. For $21, you get 18 issues and the chance to read stories you might never have known otherwise.

So consider this a thank you, friend of mine. You know exactly how to make this bookworm happy.