September 10, 2011
“There are two things in the world that are truly, totally free with an endless supply. The air we breathe and the texts on Project Gutenberg.” – Michael S. Hart, 1999 Michael S. Hart, who founded Project Gutenberg and is credited with inventing the eBook in 1971, passed away on September 8th. Project Gutenberg is “the first producer […]
September 9, 2011
Just a reminder- the physical Borders stores are closing this week. The website is still functioning. (I hate seeing signs for the sale of store fixtures….sigh..) Shira S.
September 7, 2011
Writer Ben H. Winters, the sci-fi author who brought us Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters, has a new book out titled Bedbugs in which a young couple find their dream apartment in New York city. The rent is low, the location perfect. Sure, the landlady is little eccentric and the super mumbled something about […]
September 6, 2011
Today the head judge released the short list for the Man Booker Prize, an award given to authors from “the Commonwealth, the Republic of Ireland or Zimbabwe.” (Taken from the award’s rules.) Six writers will compete for the honor, namely: Julian Barnes/The Sense of an Ending; Carol Birch/Jamrach’s Menagerie; Patrick deWitt/The Sisters Brothers; Esi Edugyan/Half […]
September 4, 2011
This video clip is really short. (For devoted fans even a minute may be worthwhile! ) The above link includes a short article on reaction to the video shown at the MTV Video Music Awards. You’ll have to wait until March 2012 for the whole film. Until then try to get a copy of the […]
September 1, 2011
If there is something that you would like the Evanston Library to provide — be it a food drive, lectures, tutoring, or anything you can come up with — let us know. I am in the process of brainstorming and exploring ideas for new programs and events that the library can provide. If I can […]
September 1, 2011
This is not a heartwarming tale of good-hearted librarians adopting a stray cat and naming it Dewey. It does involve a library–the tiny Winslow Public Library in Arizona–and some cats. It’s a long story as to how I heard about this troublesome situation, but suffice it to say that it involves good friends of mine who have […]
August 31, 2011
Newsweek recently ran an interesting article on the must read books for Fall 2011. There are some great choices on this diverse list that include fiction, non-fiction and a biography. There is something for everyone. All are currently on order at EPL and available for you to place a hold! In 11/22/63 by Stephen King […]
August 31, 2011
If you had unlimited funds, would you design the library of your dreams? This website is dedicated to the aesthetics of beautiful libraries and all types are represented. Curious what Karl Lagerfeld’s bookshelves look like? They’re here. Plenty of libraries ranging from small to enormous are featured, as well. Take a look at the “unusual” […]
August 27, 2011
Portrait of the Artist Shelf Awareness talks to The Magician King author Lev Grossman about his many creative influences including his obsession with C.S. Lewis’s Narnia Chronicles, his mother’s British heritage, the traditions of fantasy writing, and the midlife crisis that inspired his debut The Magicians. Literary T.V. Word & Film offers this tantalizing teaser for book-based […]
