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Category Archives: Writing
Goodbye, Columbus & Philip Roth
Last week we lost one of America’s last true literary lions, Philip Roth. With the many exceptional obituaries that have been published, I won’t attempt to add my own. However, as a book collector and book seller, I often wonder … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Libraries, USA, Writing
Tagged Book collecting, Newark New Jersey, Newark Public Library, Philip Roth
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The Effects of Reading
This wonderful infographic was created by the folks at the University of Virginia Library to describe what happens when we read a book.
The Great American Read
Nearly everyone has a favorite book, but what about an entire nation ? Beginning next week, PBS ( our public broadcasting network ) is embarking on a quest to discover what is America’s favorite read. The eight-part television series about … Continue reading
Posted in Books, History, USA, Writing
Tagged George R. R. Martin, Margaret Atwood, PBS, Reading, Television
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The Writing Game
Star Authors is a 19th century American card game that requires a player to match notable authors with the books that they wrote. The improved 1887 edition includes 54 book title cards and 18 author cards. Based on these examples, impressive facial … Continue reading
Posted in Books, USA, Writing
Tagged American Writers, board games, Bret Harte, games, Thomas Bailey Aldrich, William Cullen Bryant
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Pick Your Spot
You can follow Grant and even purchase prints and posters of his wonderful comics right here.
Travel Between The Pages 