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(2017) I "read" this for #ReadYouKindle , but it doesn't really work well on Kindle: it's a coffee-table book for people who love library catalogs, and the content mostly consists in images of treasures from the Library of Congress, with corresponding catalog cards. The text is dry, and most interesting to readers who probably know the story already, but the text isn't the point here. In print I expect it's gorgeous, and I want a copy of my own

Enjoying these two.

This was a fast, interesting read. I think my favorite part was getting to see handwritten card catalog cards for a bunch of books again. But I did actually learn a lot of new things along with all the nostalgia. My one complaint is that I found myself tempted to skim large stretches when the writing style was less dynamic, or info I already knew was being related.

My current impulse read is this fascinating nonfiction that in surprisingly simple language gives an overview of the history of cataloguing itself dating back to ancient Sumeria, and a history of the library of congress in particular, and includes a treasure trove of over 200 full color images from the library‘s collection. #Card #DivineDecember @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Loved the photos and learning about not just card catalogs but also the library of congress.
@Cinfhen #booked2021 @4thhouseontheleft #containsphotos @BarbaraTheBibliophage

Day 7. I‘m going to miss poking through my books to find covers I love! #7days7covers #covercrush Seven days of covers I love with no explanation.

Anyone not already playing, please do! I love seeing the covers everyone else loves.