Library Stuff

Take a listen as Scott Douglas talks about his new book.

I received a preview copy and finished it awhile ago, but forgot to blog about it. Shame on me because it was fantastic. There were probably many times throughout the reading where the passengers sitting near me (I only have time to read on the train) wanted to complain because I laughed out loud every 5 minutes. In fact, I almost spit up my Red Bull a few times.

I have always been a fan of Scott’s so I was thrilled to read more from him, and it’s not because I agree with him most of the time. In fact, I booed (in jest, of course) when he changed his mind sometimes about his reactions to certain library services. To each his own, for sure.

So, go out and take this book out of the library, although I wonder if Scott would want you to buy it so he can retire early. Either way, it will be a quick and worthwhile read.

AJC – “The literary journal American Book Review has come up with its list of 100 Best Last Lines from Novels, and like all such lists, it’s a fun time-killer.”

The list is here.

Redding Record Searchlight – “The City Council on Tuesday will consider an ordinance against people who stroll into the library bare-torsoed and/or barefoot. Current regulations don’t spell out that library patrons must be fully clothed.”

Kathy Dempsey – “I’m making my final preparations to get to the Computers in Libraries conference, which starts a week from today.”

CBS News – “R.E.M. will release its 14th studio album this week, their music showing a renewed urgency and velocity. An answer, perhaps, to critics who suggested the band was showing signs of old age.”

See also: R.E.M. Royal Albert Hall, London