Inspired by Medley’s post about author Sarah Pekkanen’s website, I looked up the website of the book I just finished reading, The Secret Life of Lobsters, by Trevor Corson, and found a wealth of lobster-related information that isn’t in the book, such as a confessional tale of the book’s challenges, a lobster FAQ and user-submitted lobster stories. Although none of this is quite as cool as Pekkanen’s innovative e-mail strategy (see Medley for more on that), it’s still dynamic and engaging.

By the way, I highly recommend The Secret Life of Lobsters. Lobsters, the most sustainably fished marine creature, are far more interesting than I anticipated. They have incredibly complex — and flexible — migration patterns, mating rituals and survival strategies. The book goes beyond just talking about the lobsters and also examines the relationships among fisherman, scientists and the state. It’s gripping stuff.