Monthly Archives: May 2018

Boarding Zone Nightmares

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

If you have done any flying recently, this very funny routine from comedian Iliza Shleshinger will certainly have resonance. Having recently succumbed to bribery to escape boarding zone purgatory, it certainly hit home for me.

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The Immigrants

Posted on May 30, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

The Immigrants: A Poem by Joe Napora  is based on a photograph of his immigrant father’s family. The chapbook was illustrated and letterpress printed in 1993 by Jim Lee for his Blue Moon Press in Glastonbury, Connecticut in an edition of 90 copies. The types are Jan Tschichold’s … Continue reading →

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H.G. Wells for kids

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

 When you hear the name “H.G. Wells” what comes to mind? Most likely science fiction, right? But did you know though that Wells also dabbled in children’s literature? The Adventures of Tommy, published in 1929, is a witty account of a … Continue reading →

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Goodbye, Columbus & Philip Roth

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

Last week we lost one of America’s last true literary lions, Philip Roth. With the many exceptional obituaries that have been published, I won’t attempt to add my own. However, as a book collector and book seller, I often wonder … Continue reading →

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The Good Kind of Hangover

Posted on May 27, 2018 by Brian D. Butler
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Bookstore Tourism: Back of Beyond

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

I recently returned from a pretty damn amazing road trip around the U.S. Southwest—more on that at a later date. If you are looking for spectacular scenery and some adventurous driving, you can’t beat Utah and Colorado. I was gobsmacked … Continue reading →

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Happy 200th Karl M

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Brian D. Butler
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Philly: word on the street

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

h/t to New Jersey-based street artist Sean 9 Lugo

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Student Writer Hits The Big Time

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Brian D. Butler
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The Effects of Reading

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

This wonderful infographic was created by the folks at the University of Virginia Library to describe what happens when we read a book.

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