Tag Archives: NPR

Lit Box

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Brian D. Butler

Regular visitors to TBTP know that I have an inordinate interest in vending machines, especially when they dispense books. I recently heard about a cool new one at the entrance of Western Market in downtown Washington D.C. What makes this … Continue reading →

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“If you don’t like a place, maybe you don’t know enough about it”

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Brian D. Butler

As I have previously mentioned, the always popular American travel writer is one of my personal heroes. Many years ago I had the good luck to have run into Rick when our paths crossed in Italy and we got to … Continue reading →

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Do you miss your old typewriter

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

I don’t know about you, but I don’t miss my old typewriters at all. Still, I was intrigued by this video typewriter-centric performance.  The Boston Typewriter Orchestra is a nostalgic combo that engages in rhythmic typewriter manipulation combined with elements … Continue reading →

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Not another Book of the Year List

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

It’s that time of the year when the “Best Books of the Year” lists come out. While I mine the lists for reading recommendations, I hesitate to generate my own list. Reading tastes are so subjective. In fact, I frequently … Continue reading →

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How We Live Now

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

Yesterday morning, the Trump regime announced its first budget blueprint and as expected the plan aims to eviscerate programs that support the arts throughout the United States. The proposed budget, which requires Congressional approval, eliminates funding for the National Endowment … Continue reading →

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What’s On Your List ?

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

If you follow this blog, I think that it’s safe to assume that books are high on your holiday gift-giving (and getting) lists. So, I thought that it would be appropriate to share some links to end of the year … Continue reading →

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The Suspense Is Over

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

  The NPR audience nominated some 600 novels to the “Killer Thrillers” poll and cast more than 17,000 ballots. The final roster of winners is a diverse one to say the least, ranging in style and period from Dracula to … Continue reading →

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Best Thrillers, Ever ?

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

  Last summer, NPR readers voted on a list of Best Beach Books Ever. This summer it’s the Best Thriller Ever. Last month NPR asked audience members to submit nominations for a list of the 100 most pulse-quickening, suspenseful novels … Continue reading →

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