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Reading Road Trip
The Library of Congress, in partnership with its Affiliate Centers for the Book and PBS Books, has launched the new video series, American Stories: A Reading Road Trip. The cross-country streaming series “uncovers the literary treasures of individual states and territories … Continue reading
A little airline drama
Here at TBTP Global HQ we are always on the lookout for entertaining airline safety videos to share. While most flyers ignore safety videos because they are generally boring and repetitive, the new Philippine Airlines’ safety video utilizes a clever … Continue reading
not to have entirely wasted one’s life seems to be a worthy accomplishment
Like many writers from working-class backgrounds, Charles Bukowski suffered through numerous mind-numbing jobs before he found success as a full-time author. In his thirties, he took a position as a fill-in mailman for the U.S. Postal Service. By his late … Continue reading
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Tagged American novelists, American Poets, Black Sparrow Press, Charles Bukowski
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None dare call it travel hacking
I am relieved that actual travel writers and bloggers have stopped the tiresome use of the term “travel hacking” and just get on with the business of helpful suggestions. Here are a few of those that I’ve recently spotted. If … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Travel, airport lounges, Passports and Visas, Uber
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Blue (Rider) Winter
Despite being surrounded by artists, I know so little about art. However, as they say, I know what I like. Many years ago, I was fortunate to stumble on a wonderful exhibition on the Blue Rider (Der Blaue Reiter) movement … Continue reading
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Tagged Expressionism, Gabriele Münter, Painting, Wassily Kandinsky
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Free Books For Kids
I’m a sucker for feelgood stories about folks who are promoting literacy programs for children in their communities, but when you add book vending machines with free books for kids I’m sold. Ymani Wince isn’t just the owner of a … Continue reading
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Tagged Children's literature, indie bookstores, literacy, St.Louis
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Bookish TV
Folks in the UK may be au fait about this, but it’s news to me. Bookish, a new six-part murder mystery series created, starring, and written by Mark Gatiss (Sherlock, The League of Gentlemen), will premiere January 11 on PBS, with … Continue reading
“Dissent is NOT Un-American!”
Twenty-five years ago San Francisco’s iconic City Lights Books initiated a bold project using a series of banners hung along the front of the bookstore. That 5-panel banner installation was the first in a series followed by a period during … Continue reading
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Tagged Bookstore Tourism, City Lights Books, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, San Francisco
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Bookstore Tourism : Your Suggestions
Here at TBTP Global HQ we often get referrals to bookshops from readers who are regular customers and from travelers who are impressed with their discoveries. And, of course, there are the random gems that show up serendipitously. So, the … Continue reading
Travel Between The Pages 