Category Archives: library

Libraries: New York Public Library

Posted on 13 April 2012 by angela

The original plan was to discuss a bookstore today. But since it’s National Library Week, I couldn’t resist gushing over the New York Public Library. Stereotypical, yes, but it’s a formidable presence. (And I’m breaking out pictures I took, oh, … Continue reading →

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National Library Week

Posted on 11 April 2012 by angela

Added to things I never knew existed: National Library Week. I’ll be the first to admit that I seldom visit libraries, since I’m aiming to have a personal library instead. But libraries are great. I spent many days in high … Continue reading →

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Little Free Library

Posted on 29 March 2012 by angela

I’ve seen these posted everywhere on the Internet, and I just love the concept. It’s the Little Free Library, a tiny “library” from which people can borrow books. If you haven’t seen photos of this yet, check out their gallery. … Continue reading →

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Just a Pretty Cover

Posted on 20 June 2011 by angela

I stumbled upon an article that asks an intriguing question: Will home libraries survive in the digital age? In short, they say yes—because books have become an aesthetic. In the words of actress Davinia Taylor, who proudly displays books in … Continue reading →

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Gone With the Wind Manuscript

Posted on 30 March 2011 by angela

Thought to have been lost forever, part of Margaret Mitchell’s original Gone With the Wind manuscript has been found. It’ll be on display at the Pequot Library in Connecticut until May. Am I considering traveling the 1.5 hours to see … Continue reading →

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Visual Satisfaction

Posted on 23 February 2011 by angela

As I’m feeling a tad under the weather (who came up with that phrase, anyway?), I’m in no mood to do any real writing. Instead, I’ll share some pretty pictures I found at my favorite tumblr, Book Lovers Never Go … Continue reading →

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Library Love

Posted on 9 February 2011 by angela

I feel bad for my sister. Whenever I discover some oddity I want to explore, more often than not it’s in Massachusetts. This means that when I go to visit her, I want to venture out to some bizarre thing … Continue reading →

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