Monthly Archives: May 2020

Yes, You Can Tell A Book By Its Cover

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Brian D. Butler

Nicholas Love created the super fun  Penguin Classics cover generator  which allows you  to upload an image and set type for an amusing imitation of the famous book cover design. It’s a great way for bibliophiles to while away the … Continue reading →

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The Not-Quite-Quiet Library

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Brian D. Butler

My family and friends who are on lockdown in New York City have noted just how preternaturally quiet it has been lately. Not day in the country quiet, but actual birds singing, wind in the trees, individual voices, and cars … Continue reading →

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Stay Home and Read

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Brian D. Butler

 

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but then you read

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Brian D. Butler

 

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2nd Hand Reading

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Brian D. Butler

I’ve long been a fan of South African artist William Kentridge’s eclectic work. His book art/film blend has always captured my attention. 2nd Hand Reading is not recent, but it’s a good introduction to his work.

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The Last Word Spoken

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Brian D. Butler

Testimony: 1968 Rita Dove Who comforts you now that the wheel has broken? No more princes for the poor. Loss whittling you thin. Grief is the constant now, hope the last word spoken.In a dance of two elegies, which circles … Continue reading →

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the more you use, the more you get back

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Brian D. Butler

Regular visitors to TBTP may know that my most recent obsession has been roasting my own coffee beans. Fortunately it’s a pursuit that’s heartily supported by friends and family who benefit from the hours of exploration and experimentation. While researching … Continue reading →

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Plague Dreams

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Brian D. Butler

Being an insomniac is not pleasant during the best of times, but during this bizarre pandemic it’s especially challenging. One of the ways that I soothe myself when I am unable to sleep is to recall some of the wonderful … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter and The Handmaid’s Tale

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Brian D. Butler

The American Library Association recently released its annual list of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books, included as part of its 2020 State of America’s Libraries report. This report offers an annual summary of library trends, statistics and issues affecting all … Continue reading →

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Literary Conflicts

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Brian D. Butler

 

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