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Oct 10 2007

International postal rates to hurt book donations

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The US Postal Service used to mail books internationally for $1 a pound, making it possible for small groups, such as a classroom of students, to donate and ship books...

Sep 20 2007

Libraries, Public Libraries, USA

Refusing to Return Library Books

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Just a couple of days ago Boston.com ran an article about a woman in Maine who has decided that certain books are not adequate for the library and has taken...

Aug 23 2007

Libraries, USA, World

Book Auction

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Earlier this week I was in NYC to witness the auction of a portion of a collection I helped inventory about two years ago. The collection was pieced together by...

Jul 24 2007

Law, Libraries, USA, Women

Belle da Costa Greene

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Best known for being J.P. Morgan’s personal librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, lived, and made her mark in the library world between 1883 and 1950. Having great knowledge and passion...

Jul 17 2007

Libraries, USA, World

“Atlas of Creation”

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A few weeks ago dozens upon dozens of giant red books started arriving where I work and no one knew why or if anyone had ordered them. Turns out this...

Jul 02 2007

Book Reviews, Europe, USA, Women, World

“Flower Confidential”

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Flower Confidential: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful in the Business of Flowers by Amy Stewart My rating: 4 of 5 stars View all my reviews Over the weekend...

Mar 28 2007

World

García Marquez and One Hundred Years of Solitude

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This week García Márquez has a lot to celebrate. 2007 marks the 40th anniversary since his famous novel, One Hundred Years of Solitude was first published; it also marks the...

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