A month or so ago I reported that library use in Cumberland County had increased sharply in these tough economic times. We expect that trend to continue.
Well, MSNBC's Brian Williams reported that this same story is being played out in communities across America this week.
In "Libraries Offer Free Relief in Tough Times" Brian Williams reported (in a seemingly astonished tone of voice) that libraries are "a place where you can actually get books free, then return them for the next user."
Surely he knew this already!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Multiplying Like Rabbits: Best Book Lists for 2008
Best book lists for 2008 are multiplying like rabbits now.
I now have 20 best book links posted on the right hand side of my blog -- everything from fiction, non-fiction, children's books, and a few genre-specific, like Business Week's Best Business Books.
The latest that I added today was from Salon. I like how they characterize their picks: "the 10 most pleasurable fiction and nonfiction reading experiences of the year."
So many of these lists seem to try and impress you with books that aren't fun to read...books that are actually more like work to slog through. The books on Salon's list nearly all seem to be things that I'd like to make time to read.
And, once again, I'm a little sad about just how few of these titles I've read.
I now have 20 best book links posted on the right hand side of my blog -- everything from fiction, non-fiction, children's books, and a few genre-specific, like Business Week's Best Business Books.
The latest that I added today was from Salon. I like how they characterize their picks: "the 10 most pleasurable fiction and nonfiction reading experiences of the year."
So many of these lists seem to try and impress you with books that aren't fun to read...books that are actually more like work to slog through. The books on Salon's list nearly all seem to be things that I'd like to make time to read.
And, once again, I'm a little sad about just how few of these titles I've read.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Need Holiday Shopping Help? 10 Lists for 2008
Need a little holiday shopping help? Or, just want to find a good book to read?
Well, the Best Books lists are popping up everywhere. I've listed 10 on my blog (right hand side navigation bar).
My favorites that have the most intriguing titles thus far are from Janet Maslin and Michiko Kakutani of The New York Times.
I'll be adding more as I learn of them.
What are your favorite books of 2008?
Well, the Best Books lists are popping up everywhere. I've listed 10 on my blog (right hand side navigation bar).
My favorites that have the most intriguing titles thus far are from Janet Maslin and Michiko Kakutani of The New York Times.
I'll be adding more as I learn of them.
What are your favorite books of 2008?
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