Category Archives: Books

Saint Petersburg Is Packed With Surprises

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

When I was in Saint Petersburg, Russia this Fall, I did my due diligence as a tourist and visited as many museums, palaces, cathedrals, and attractions as I could manage in a week. Unfortunately, I was a few months too … Continue reading →

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Deconstructing Books

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

The wonderful short animated video below features the creation of a fantastic book sculpture by the British artist Kerry Miller. Even though it reveals her process, it preserves the magic of her incredible work.

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You have to read this book

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

h/t to the marvelous Spanish cartoonist Laura Pecheco  (and you really do need to read Station 11 by Emily St.John Mandel.

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Little Free Libraries

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

In thousands of neighborhoods, in 70 countries around the world, book lovers have taken the initiative to create Little Free Library book exchanges in public spaces. If you don’t have one near you, maybe you should consider starting your own. … Continue reading →

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Libraries Are For Everyone

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

Libraries Are For Everyone, now that’s a concept that we can all agree upon—I hope. The simple, but forceful message and original series of images was created by librarian Rebecca McCorkindale following the announcement of the temporary President’s illegal travel ban. … Continue reading →

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After the Apocalypse

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

h/t Tom Gauld

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Book Fairies Underground

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

There are many terrific “book sharing” programs around the world, but my favorites are always the projects operated by small groups of generous, dedicated book lovers. Books on the Subway is one of those heartwarming projects that makes a place like New … Continue reading →

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Think Globally, Act Locally

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

I was shocked to discover that the Bronx, a New York City Borough with a population of 1.4 million people, has no bookstores. Although the Bronx has undergone an amazing transformation during the past decade,its last remaining bookstore chose to … Continue reading →

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London’s Smallest Library

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

London’s Borough of Lewisham is home to the city’s smallest public library. The Lewisham Micro Library was created by local resident Sebastian Handly, who purchased the old phone box from British Telecom and outfitted it with shelving, lighting, and a … Continue reading →

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Covering Nineteen Eighty-Four

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Brian D. Butler
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