Author Archives: Brian D. Butler

How Airports Work

Posted on September 23, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

When I was a young child my Grandfather had a job that took him all over the world for work. I always begged to go along to the airport to drop him off or pick him up for flights. The … Continue reading →

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It’s Raturday

Posted on September 22, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

For equal time Raturday, we have Robert Browning’s 1888 version of The Pied Piper of Hamelin illustrated by Kate Greenaway. The text of the volume published by Frederick Warne and Co. was based on a 17th century English take on the 13th … Continue reading →

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Bighearted Bookstore

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

Bank Square Books, Mystic, Conn., is responding to a recent theft in the store with an inspiring act of generosity. On Facebook, Bank Square posted: “On Saturday, our cash drawer was robbedwhile one of our employees was taking a lunch … Continue reading →

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New York City : Word on the Street

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Brian D. Butler
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Bookstore Tourism: Alaska

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

Despite the fact that there are tens of millions of Spanish speakers and readers in the United States, there is a chronic shortage of Spanish language books and bookstores throughout the nation. New York City-based artist and educator Pablo Helguera … Continue reading →

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Every Book Lovers Dream

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

When Paul Morris was forced by ill health to retire from his beloved Bookmarks Bookshop in beautiful Cardigan, Wales, rather than sell the business he decided to raffle it off. To qualify for the prize, customers only needed to make a minimum … Continue reading →

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Fall Into Autumn

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

One of the few unsullied pleasures left to us in the waning days of the failing American experiment is our annual Fall foliage extravaganza. In just about every corner of this once great nation, nature provides an awe-inspiring show of … Continue reading →

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European Heritage Journeys

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

In conjunction with European Heritage Days 2018, UNESCO has launched a new web platform solely dedicated to sustainable travel to European heritage sites. World Heritage Journeys is co-funded by the European Union and promotes sustainable travel to some of the … Continue reading →

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Books for Fighters

Posted on September 16, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

The sign in the photo taken in Barcelona in 1938 reads “give books to fighters”. The campaign collected reading material for anti-Fascist volunteers in the Spanish Civil War.

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It’s Caturday

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Brian D. Butler
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