Always fun to go for a swim in Bang‘s world of image and word-play
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Always fun to go for a swim in Bang‘s world of image and word-play
Jane says, “Back to the library, you cheeky scamp.”
Whence Jane first heard of this book, she said, “How droll!” After review, she found her heart touched by the longing of those below-stairs. Upon further consideration, she now wonders if, perhaps, Ms. Baker owes her some money.
The thrift store in my neighborhood had a “Books 3 for $1” sale last week. I found two . . .
This is why we bring contingency books on vacation. A book budgeted for three days takes one because you just can‘t quit turning pages . . .
Other people‘s check-out receipts, circa 18 years ago. . . #foundinbooks
Jane says, “Back to the library,” recalling that wit and comedy are siblings, but not twins.
For the first time since March, Jane says, “Back to the library.”
The flap copy tells me this image is from an 1858 Currier and Ives print. But I prefer to think it‘s a picture of Tom O‘Kane, our firefighter with a heart of gold.
Read this for interesting, formal poetry in which the forms do not overpower the themes and narratives.
Normally, I have borrowing privileges at three libraries. Today, after two months and 13 days, I finally got access to one of them again. Online requests and curbside pickup at the smallest of the three? Still paradise. I made the most of it and chose a 676 page novel. ❤️💙💚
The last in this series, as after two months and 13 days I finally have access to a library again!
I love books about readers, and Jane finds great amusement at being name-checked in other people‘s work.
Happiness is saving the last two chapters for the quiet of early Sunday morning.
This colophon always makes me think, “That‘s a sister to the Atkins ice cream logo.”
Google it if you want to tell me l‘m wrong.
Last year, I read McCullough‘s John Adams biography, then, took the DVDs of the HBO series out of the library to watch with my parents. So when they saw another McCullough book at a tag sale, they remembered how much I liked his work and picked it up for me. I started it today.
Two from this past winter. Separate shops, different days, both a total #thriftSCORE. Chabon is one of my favorite living authors, and I had read library copies of both these, but now I have beautiful hardcover copes as keepers.
Recent #thriftSCORE book edition: both volumes, excellent condition, $1 each. (Pre-social distancing)
I meant to read this book when it came out in 1999. Guess now is a good time to circle back to it. #themereading
#thriftSCORE! Library of America edition with dust jacket in almost perfect condition for $2 at a local shop that supports programs for troubled youth.
Thank you, GFPL, for purchasing this book for me when ILL was not available. Weekend: locked in.
