Category Archives: USA

Books Nights and Day

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

April 23rd is a big day (and night) for book lovers and bibliophiles around the world. Since 1995 the day has been designated by UNESCO as World Book and Copyright Day in honor of the birth and death of Shakespeare … Continue reading →

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Visit Newark (really)

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

The Harlem Book Fair is coming to Newark, New Jersey for the first time and celebrating two days of literary-filled events next week. Newark Mayor Cory Booker and city leaders kicked off the “2012 as Year of Newark Literacy” campaign … Continue reading →

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Classes Are For Asses

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Here it is already halfway through National Poetry Month and nary a post about poetry ( or Charles Bukowski ). Well, here’s an amusing missive from Bukowski to his friend and fellow poet Willam Packard written at the very end … Continue reading →

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Stressing at the Strand

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

The Strand Bookstore at 12th and Broadway in NYC is one of the few remaining oldschool bookshops in the city selling secondhand, new, out-of-print and collectible books. The Strand, established in 1927, has managed to weather the devastation that has … Continue reading →

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Who Can Forget Their First Bookmobile

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Yikes ! I nearly forgot that today is National Bookmobile Day. Although they’ve been disappearing at an alarming rate lately due to heavyhanded budget cutting, nearly 1,000 bookmobiles still range wild and free throughout the United States bringing essential library … Continue reading →

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Churchill in NYC

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

 Winston Churchill is considered by many historians to be among the finest orators and writers of the twentieth century. His speeches galvanized Great Britain at its darkest hour during World War II, and his letters to President Franklin D. Roosevelt … Continue reading →

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Hanging at the High Line

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

We have shared a few posts about the hugely popular New York City High Line Park project. Now we have learned from the High Line Blog about the next big thing that may be coming to the park. According to … Continue reading →

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Is Your Library Mysterious

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Well-timed to coincide with the National Archives’ release of the 1940 Census, the Milstein Division of the New York Public Library has posted this charming video teaser about the library’s research facilities. The Milstein Division collects materials documenting American History … Continue reading →

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Play Literary Geography

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Created in 1933 by cartographer Paul M. Paine, The Booklovers Map of America Showing Certain Landmarks of Literary Geography is a charming guide to many of our favorite literary places. Working during the 1920s and 1930s, Paine designed or co-designed  … Continue reading →

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Only in America

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Well, here’s an idea whose time has finally come: “Imagine navigating the waters of Lake Union with sweeping views of the Seattle skyline while lounging in a luxurious soaking tub. The boat can accomodate up to six persons…It is powered … Continue reading →

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