Author Archives: Brian D. Butler

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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Bad Writing

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Brian D. Butler
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The bearded are better

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

As someone whose face has not felt the razor for more than three decades, The Philosophy of Beards is a must read. I haven’t downloaded my copy yet, but the terrific website the Public Domain Review has posted a digital version of … Continue reading →

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The Great American Read

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

Nearly everyone has a favorite book, but what about an entire nation ? Beginning next week, PBS ( our public broadcasting network ) is embarking on a quest to discover what is America’s favorite read. The eight-part television series about … Continue reading →

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