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Category Archives: Books
Paris: Words on the Water
It will come as no surprise to learn that Paris’ newest floating bookstore specializes in travel and maritime literature. Librairie Peniche, which is housed in a beautifully restored and remodeled barge, is the passion project of Judith Rosa and Didier Delamare. … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, Europe, Tourism
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Resist Much, Obey Little
In recognition of Banned Books Week, here are some quotes from surprising literary works that have been banned or censored over the years.
Posted in Books, Freedom of Speech, Libraries, USA, Writing
Tagged Banned Books, Harper Lee, Lord of the Flies, The Great Gatsby, The Handmaid's Tale
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Smiley’s People
h/t Tom Gauld
Posted in Animation, Books, Europe
Tagged England, espionage, John Le Carre, spies, Tinker Tailor
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Bookstore Tourism App
The Book Cities app is a non-profit project designed to promote bookstores and to help travelers discover new shops where ever they wander. Currently available only for iOS phones, the app helps users to locate nearby booksellers and provides helpful … Continue reading
Posted in apps, Books, Bookstore Tourism, Europe, Tourism, USA
Tagged Bookselling, bookstore apps, iOS apps
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Words Have Power
Libraries, booksellers, publishers, schools, writers’ groups, and other organizations in North America are gearing up to mark Banned Books Week 2017, which runs from September 24 to the 30th. Many bookshops and libraries have gotten a jump on the upcoming … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, Freedom of Speech, Libraries, Museums, USA, Writing
Tagged Banned Books Week, Bookstores, censorship, Publishing
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Go Ask Alice
Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland and Through The Looking Glass, by Lewis Carroll with illustrations by A.H. Watson, Collins 1939.
Posted in Art, Books, Europe, Writing
Tagged A.H. Watson, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Illustration, Lewis Carroll
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Bench Press
Poland’s Zaczytani Foundation recently completed the installation of a series of benches modeled on open books. The colorful seating, which can be found in the center of Warsaw, Gdansk, Kracow, Poznan, and Wroclaw, references works by famous Polish writers, such … Continue reading
Spend Your Money Wisely
Roughly translated: Spend your money wisely, buy a book.
