Monthly Archives: July 2010

To Kill A Mockingbird at 50

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

Today is the 50th anniversary of the publication of Harper Lee’s beloved classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird and numerous events—Read-A-Thons, film screenings, courtroom scene reenactments, etc.—are being held around the country. The heart-breaking coming of age tale set in … Continue reading →

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More Millennium Part I

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

Many thanks to the County Theater in Doylestown, PA for the invitation to a screening of Laurence Lowenthal’s documentary Millennium, The Story. Laurence Lowenthal created a documentary about Stieg Larsson and the Millennium Trilogy that covers everything you’ve ever wanted … Continue reading →

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Should you shield the canyons…

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

“Should you shield the canyons from the windstorms, you would never see the beauty of their carvings.” Elisabeth Kubler-Ross                 

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Mulholland Drive: New Suspense Imprint

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

The following post is courtesy of Miriam Parker: Little, Brown and Company announces new suspense imprint’s name and launch list On June 15, 2010, Little, Brown and Company announced the name of its new imprint devoted to publishing suspense fiction: … Continue reading →

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Mark Twain: A Skeptic’s Progress

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

If you are going to be in the NYC area this Fall be sure to plan on visting the Morgan Library for Mark Twain: A Skeptic’s Progress which runs from September 9, 2010 until January 3, 2011. The Morgan Library … Continue reading →

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The Atlas Obscura…don’t get lost there

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

 Welcome to the Atlas Obscura, a compendium of this age’s wonders, curiosities, and esoterica. The Atlas Obscura is a collaborative project with the goal of cataloging all of the singular, eccentric, bizarre, fantastical, and strange out-of-the-way places that get left … Continue reading →

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1 For All

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

    1 for All: Standing up for the First Amendment     By Ken Paulson                                                                    Every July 4th, we celebrate the Founding Fathers who gave America the gift of liberty.Except that they didn’t.  Actually, the operative word is “fathers.” These gentlemen did … Continue reading →

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Celebrate A Philly Fourth

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

During the sweltering summer of 1776, fifty-six unlikely revolutionaries defied the King of England and gathered at the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia to declare independence for the fledgling United States of America.  “We hold these truths to be self-evident, … Continue reading →

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Someplace To Lay Your Head (Europe)

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

Here are a few European hotel suggestions from Travel Between The Pages readers.   Amsterdam: Hotel V Frederiksplein, Weteringschan 136   Brussels: Hotel Café Pacific, Rue Antoine Dansaert 57   Budapest: Mamaison Hotel Andrassy, Andrassy út 111   Lisbon: Living Lounge Hostel, Rua do Crucifixo … Continue reading →

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Museo Galileo Reopens

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

The Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza (Institute and Museum of the History of Science) has undergone a renovation involving a complete redesign of its exhibition areas and displays. On June 11th, it reopened under the new name of … Continue reading →

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