Apr 5, 2021 | Random Musings
Owning various copies of all your favorite books is great, but it’s easy for an extensive collection to clutter a small home or apartment. Finding ways to store books in a small apartment is important as it not only keeps your home organized and clutter-free,...
Apr 17, 2020 | Random Musings
Angela Haupt of the Washington Post recently shared a fun list with the types of readers you meet during a lockdown. I belong to the very first group. With a restless 4-year-old always around and with both Electra and me working from home, getting a free moment to...
Feb 21, 2020 | Publishing
I recently wrote about the welcome fact that in 2019, more Americans went to the library than to the movies. At a time when the 2021 US budget seeks to eliminate funding for libraries, this is wonderful news indeed. But what books do library patrons check out? Ron...
Jun 5, 2017 | Fun Historical Facts
In 2011, ten exquisite sculptures made from books mysteriously appeared at libraries and cultural institutions across Edinburgh. The first and last were found here at the Scottish Poetry Library, and also a final gift at the end of 2012. The sculptures came with a...
Oct 22, 2016 | Fun Historical Facts
Two lovely videos that explain first the traditional book-making process, then the modern one. I hope you find them as fascinating as I did! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRKsW-oVcHg The Art of Making a BookPowered By the Tweet This PluginTweet...
Jun 29, 2016 | Fun Historical Facts, Random Musings
On January 8, 57 AD, Tibullus, a freed slave in London, promised to repay 105 denarii, a hefty sum, to another freed slave named Gratus. Meanwhile, one friend admonished another that he’s lent too much money and is being gossiped about. And a merchant was making a...
Jun 21, 2016 | Fun Historical Facts, Random Musings
Urvija Banerji of Atlas Obscura shared recently the unusual story of how a man’s desire to flaunt his wealth became a book of Psalms. Many people in the Middle Ages learned to read and worship by studying their psalters, or personal copies of the Book of Psalms,...
Apr 9, 2016 | Maps and Infographics
Designer Raphael Lysander has produced this beautiful Infographic on the health benefits of reading, first published on his excellent blog. The image features statistics on how reading can help with stress relief, mental skill development, and forming relationships:...
