We Heart Our Libraries
“We” meaning Americans: How much do Americans love libraries? So much that even people who don’t use them say they cherish them. … According to the report, 30 percent of … Continue reading
No, Thanks
Like many if not most bookaholics, I live with the constant anxiety of knowing I will never, no matter to what ripe old age I survive, be able to read … Continue reading
Old Posts About Old Books
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is on my to read list. I’m not sure I ever read it before. Also, Call It Sleep, which is in the same category of books … Continue reading
Librivox
From The Millions, by Sam Allingham, on the revamped Librivox, and the joys of reading aloud: Essays On Reading Aloud By Sam Allingham posted at 12:00 pm on March 4, … Continue reading
The Obdurate Past
Stephen King’s 11/22/63 is almost 850 pages, and not one page wasted. If there’s such a thing as the perfect book, this is it. Brilliant premise for a novel — … Continue reading
Another New Book for the Pile
I just ordered this book — which I hadn’t heard of until now — on the strength of this review in The Elegant Variation’s Recommended section (right sidebar): With rave … Continue reading
About Rereading the Books You Love
Brian Ted Jones on “the books we come back to” and why we should.
Readers’ Choice
Mother Jones readers weigh in on their favorite books from 2011. It’s a nice mix of fiction and non-fiction. Lots of books there I’d like to read.
Sea of Reads 