Remember when “binge” was a word we didn’t take lightly? Formerly, it applied to individuals straying into saloons or meeting with bad company and succumbing to more beverages than originally […]
All I want is more Read More »
We understand why library customers ask us The Question (how we feel about “libraries going away now that we have ebooks and the internet”). Earlier this week, one such inquirer
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“What was the weather like?” That’s the first question co-workers asked about New York last week (I attended Book Expo America). Answer: “I wore my coat every day!”
Which came first: the fried chicken or…? Read More »
In the run-up to Book Expo America next week, I’m doing my exhibitor homework: assessing which autographed publications and advance reader copies would most interest Round Rock readers. Paula Daly,
And the hints just keep on coming Read More »
Ever worked a customer service desk? Then you’re familiar with the Conflicted or I Hate to Bother You, But… Complaint. This nice library patron was even conflicted about the reason. With
Please, thank you, and mine! Read More »
Oh, good. The annual Triple Digit Temperature Anticipation is over. We can proceed to more vital topics, say, air conditioning and novels. On weekends when I interrupt yard work at intervals
Triple-digit scores for trio Read More »
Motivation made easy: Free stuff.
Solid proof that readers are winners Read More »
“Such an amazing place,” the customer observed dreamily. “But I don’t suppose I could ever get in.” Nice to know that the Book Expo America photos I posted online conveyed the
Heaven and Hell’s Kitchen Read More »
I don’t have a photo of Dr. Ruth on my phone. But the gentleman behind me in the Sue Grafton autograph line at Book Expo America (New York City, last
Sharing: an Empire State of mind Read More »
…you’re in for a shock. Clearly, some days are better than others here at the library, but an event we have planned for this week has inspired a whole string
If you think librarians don’t use four-letter words… Read More »
Just my luck. According to Weather Underground‘s Manhattan forecast, all the days I’ll be vacationing in New York City next week indicate a chance of showers. Of course, the lowest probabilities
At least pastrami will never go out of style Read More »
Another chilly, rainy day–in New York City, at least. This evening, the 51st floor view reveals Manhattan towers disappearing into lowering clouds. Three neighboring skyscrapers equipped with illuminated spikes glow
Cloudy with a chance of spaceships Read More »
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