Reading to my dogs. Note the "red eyes." Sigh. Am I really demonic? In this Sunday's New York Times, someone wrote into the Social Q's column with a question that illustrates life as we know it. Seems that "Anonymous in Vermont" had a calamity during the annual Christmas party. Thirty adults and 30 kids were in attendance. Unfortunately, one of the kids puked on Anonymous's e-reader--and ruined it. Now Anonymous wants to know, … [Read more...] about How to Protect Your Library–Books Are Meant to be Loved
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Bits and Pieces for Friday
Here's a round-up of information, ideas, quotes and trends you'll want to explore:1. Trade Paperbacks Surge in Popularity http://tinyurl.com/dmr83kA mass market paperback is one of those smaller paperbacks like you buy in a drugstore. A trade paperback is larger, maybe 5 x 7 inches or 6 x 8, inches and it's almost a cross between a paperback book and a hardcover. Hardcovers are very pricey, except that many discount big box stores like Kmart and … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces for Friday
He's Joe the PLUMBER, Not Joe the AUTHOR
Here's a great editorial by Timothy Egan.http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/07/opinion/07egan.html?_r=1&th&emc=thTrue, there are all sorts of people whose lives are fascinating, whose thoughts deserved to be shared, and who are NOT by trade writers. But...I seriously take exception with the idea that every book by a minor celebrity deserves to be published. Egan's opinion piece is about Joe the Plumber, and Joe's book. Joe's book! Give me a … [Read more...] about He's Joe the PLUMBER, Not Joe the AUTHOR
