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Author Archives: Brian D. Butler
Everything was beautiful and nothing hurt
The Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library opened in a donated storefront in the author’s hometown of Indianapolis in 2011. Over the years, the institution’s success as a tourist attraction and literary pilgrimage site made it obvious that the museum couldn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Freedom of Speech, Libraries, Museums, Tourism, USA, Writing
Tagged Fiction, Indiana, Kurt Vonnegut, Slaughterhouse Five
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Secret Bookstores NYC
With iconic New York City booksellers seemingly disappearing every month, it’s a relief to find that venerable institutions are fighting the trend and thriving. It’s particularly surprising when it comes to obscure book shops such as the little-known James Cummins … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, Tourism, USA
Tagged Bookselling, Bookstores, indie bookstores
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Forbidden Reads
I bet you thought that Banned Books Week would slip by without a mention from me; no chance of that. This week, September 22 through 28 is once again set aside to recognize the threat of censorship to any society. … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Freedom of Speech, Libraries, Writing
Tagged censorship, Rohinton Mistry, Salman Rushdie, Sherman Alexie, Thomas Keneally
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Except that the goal falls short of the reach
I may have mentioned once or twice that I am a huge fan of the late poet and singer Leonard Cohen. Those of us who value his work were greatly saddened by his passing. Last week the first cut from … Continue reading
London : Food For Thought
My favorite London travel book store Stanfords has opened a food-themed bookshop in a joint venture with street food pioneers KERB “to showcase London’s food and cultural history through literature,” the Bookseller reported. Market Bookshop will be a permanent fixture at the newly opened Seven Dials Market in Covent … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, Europe, Restaurants, Tourism
Tagged Covent Garden, London, London markets, Stanfords
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Autumn in New York
Ah, Autumn in New York City where even the trash cans sprout seasonal flower arrangements.
Your 2019 Leaf Peeping Guide
Each year at this time, Smokeymountains.com posts a wonderful Fall foliage prediction map. This handy tool allows leaf peepers to plan their Autumn travels based on prime leaf colors. The site also offers some helpful information on the science of … Continue reading
A is for Anarchism
I recently had the chance to finally watch the New American Masters PBS documentary on the late science fiction writer Ursula K. Le Guin. For the most part, it was a good exploration of her life and career. Maybe if … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Freedom of Speech, USA, Writing
Tagged Climate Change, environmentalism, Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Ursula K. Le Guin
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Another Metamorphosis
I am embarrassed to admit that I had never heard of Argentine artist and book illustrator Luis Scafati until recently. His take on Franz Kafka’s classic The Metamorphosis is creepy, but spot on. I have since discovered that Scafati has illustrated many … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, South America, Writing
Tagged Argentina, book illustration, Franz Kafka, Luis Scafati
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