27 May, 2010
by amelia
1 Comment
John Cheever–who would grow up to become an American novelist and author of short stories–was born May 27, 1912. So without further ado, a few words from the man of the day … “Good writers are often excellent at a … Continue reading
25 May, 2010
by amelia
0 comments
You realize, don’t you, that BookExpo America begins today. It’s THE place for educators, librarians, book publishers and sellers to mingle about and do what they do best–eat, sleep, and talk books! *sigh* But alas, they are there–and I am … Continue reading
24 May, 2010
by amelia
0 comments
Do you have books in your library that you’re less than proud of?! Perhaps it was a gift–a book club selection perhaps? I’ve always put such books in the ARC pile. But after seeing this bookplate from Pink Loves Brown, … Continue reading
21 May, 2010
by amelia
0 comments
A book that belongs in everyone’s library: Beowulf: An Illusrated Edition. Not only does this book contain the esteemed translation of Seamus Heaney, but more than one-hundred full-page photos and illustrations pertaining to the age and themes of the epic … Continue reading
19 May, 2010
by amelia
0 comments
I don’t know about your neck of the woods, but here, it’s been grey and gloomy; the wind howls, and the rain falls. Since the weather is much too nasty to carry on real adventures out of doors, let’s read … Continue reading