Category Archives: Books

All That You Need To Know About Me

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

A longtime follower of Travel Between The Pages recently suggested that I should do a more personal post about me so that blog readers could get a better sense of who I am. When I thought about the prospect, I … Continue reading →

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Spy vs Spy

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Brian D. Butler
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Reading 1932

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

Pablo Picasso, La Lecture (The Reading) 1932 : The artist’s “muse” Marie-Therese Walter asleep in a chair with a book in her lap.  

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There is no frigate like a book

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

There is no Frigate like a Book To take us Lands away Nor any Coursers like a Page Of prancing Poetry – This Traverse may the poorest take Without oppress of Toll – How frugal is the Chariot That bears … Continue reading →

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It’s Good To Have Goals

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Brian D. Butler
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Be On The Watch

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Brian D. Butler
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Travelers, Bibliophiles and Digital Nomads Welcome

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

The Japanese bookstore and retail electronics chain Tsutaya recently opened an innovative concept store in Tokyo’s Shinjuku District. The six-story Tsutay Book Apartment includes co-working spaces, a bookshop, short stay accommodations, a Starbucks, quiet lounges, a sake bar, a convenience … Continue reading →

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The Shapes of Stories

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

The always spot on cartoonist Grant Snider created this terrific graphic representation of Kurt Vonnegut’s timeless lecture on the shapes of stories.

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Imagination Library

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

You probably know Dolly Parton as a country singer and actress, but you may not be aware that she is a philanthropist and huge supporter of childhood literacy programs. In 1995, she launched Imagination Library, a literacy program that mails … Continue reading →

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Are We There Yet ?

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Brian D. Butler
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