Have To Kill a Mockingbird on the brain? If you have an extra $27,500.00 clanking about in your pocket, you can buy a signed, near fine first edition from Raptis Rare Books. Oh yes, it’s true …
30 April, 2010
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Monthly Archives: April 2010
28 April, 2010
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Happy Birthday Nelle Harper Lee
Harper Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird, was born on this day in 1926. In honor of the festive occasion, a few words from the birthday girl… “Real courage is when you know you’re licked before you begin, but … Continue reading
26 April, 2010
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Books on being stranded
Stranded due to havoc caused by volcanic ash? Well, according to some of the great stories of literature, that’s nothing! William Skidelsky has composed a list of “The 10 best books about being marooned in literature.” *for some reason being … Continue reading
20 April, 2010
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Wall of books in La Maison de Verre
There’s nothing quite like a wall of books. They have a way of making any space–no matter how industrial–seem warm and inviting. La Maison de Verre–the famed House of Glass– is a perfect example … Inviting or no, just imagine … Continue reading
19 April, 2010
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Those pesky library fines
Library fines have a sneaky way of adding up–just ask George Washington. You might assume, of all tasks assigned the President of the United States, returning a library book or two, would be easy. Alas, according to Ed Pilkington’s article … Continue reading