Category Archives: Uncategorized

Blue (Rider) Winter

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Free Books For Kids

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Sounds Great

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

 

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Bookish TV

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

“Dissent is NOT Un-American!”

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Bookstore Tourism : Your Suggestions

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Not making any suggestions, but just in case…

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

During World War II, the U.S. government urged citizens to become everyday saboteurs when faced with Fascist regimes. In 2008, the US Central Intelligence Agency made public the handbook written for grassroots sabotage. Titled the Simple Sabotage Field Manual, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

It’s That Day (again)

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

In keeping with tradition we at Travel Between The Pages Global HQ stop to acknowledge Public Domain Day in the good old U.S. of A.. As the kids say, there’s a shit ton of free culture coming our way. “On … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

And to make an end is to make a beginning

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Brian D. Butler

“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language And next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.” – T. S. Eliot  

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Performative reading and other leftover accretions

Posted on December 30, 2025 by Brian D. Butler

If all human activity can be measured on a spectrum of authenticity and performativity, what metrics can we use to weed out the genuine from the fabricated? Will we just know? And why do we care? If our culture of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment