Tag Archives: Reading

It’s That Time of the Year Again

Posted on September 18, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

Forty years after Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 to raise awareness about censorship, the issue has taken on new importance across the country. This year more than ever it’s essential that we raise awareness about book banning and … Continue reading →

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Do You Need A Reading Sheperd

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

Shepherd is a curated book discovery tool based on author recommendations: “We ask authors to share their favorite books around topics and themes they are passionate about and why they recommend each book.” Although the website is relatively new, it’s off … Continue reading →

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What People Read

Posted on April 1, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

Regular visitors to TBTP are well aware that I am way too fond of clever infographics. I’m especially kean on the ones that examine reading habits around the world. The graphic above, which was created by Studying in Switzerland used international … Continue reading →

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Some Habits Are Good for You

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

Judging by the state of public discourse in the United States, these shocking statistics are not all that surprising.

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Bowie’s Books

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

Last weekend I noticed numerous stories online that celebrated the late, great David Bowie’s birthday. They reminded me of a list that made the rounds a number of years back of Bowie’s 75 favorite books. You may find some surprises … Continue reading →

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the library is the place to go

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Brian D. Butler

“A library is many things. It’s a place to go, to get in out of the rain. It’s a place to go if you want to sit and think. But particularly it is a place where books live, and where … Continue reading →

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Anywhere, Anytime

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Brian D. Butler

This is a comic series about all those weird things we readers do. Script by The Wild Detectives Illustrations by  Laura Pacheco

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The house was quiet and the world was calm.

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Brian D. Butler

If you are looking for a holiday gift for the bibliophiles in your life the Everyman’s Library recently published a splendid new volume in its Pocket Poets series, Books and Libraries: Poems. The 272-page anthology, with gorgeous jacket art, includes … Continue reading →

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A Bibliophile’s Kama Sutra

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Brian D. Butler

 

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Summer Reading List

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Brian D. Butler

Once again Barack Obama has released his summer reading list. On Facebook, he wrote, “Whether you’re camped out on the beach or curled up on the couch on a rainy day, there’s nothing quite like sitting down with a great book … Continue reading →

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