Monday, January 31, 2011

Thursday, January 27, 2011

A cautionary tale for overeager weeders

A rousing defense of libraries by Philip Pullman led me (via the comments) to this post at I love Franklin Ave. blog
It may well be apocryphal, but it's a charming tale that makes a point nonetheless.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Library City

Toward a universal national digital library system with public governance - blog with lots of interesting stuff! The introductory post explains what it's all about.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Vive la différence

A glossary by Schott (he of Schott's Miscellany) of "arcane national caricatures from writers curiously fascinated with difference."

Friday, January 14, 2011

Great "books on wheels" accessory

Nothing warms the heart of a librarian like an invention - however primitive - that encourages people to read more. Can also be used for writing - and notice that it does not interfere with the action of the steering wheel. Ingenious!



Monday, January 3, 2011

Philip Zimbardo on how perspectives of time affect work, health, relationships and well-being.

10 well-spent minutes:  Philip Zimbardo on how perspectives of time affect work, health, relationships and well-being.

2011 book preview

From The Millions, a month by month preview of books in the year to come. I look forward to David Bezmozgis's first novel.