This gem came in the store just the other day. It's got an awesome title: How to Be Kind of Good Looking in an Otherwise Ugly World. We toyed with the idea of keeping this gem for the employee break table, but we can't deny you the chance to get your hands on it.We'll have … Continue reading A Worthy Goal, Indeed
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Citizen Review: Shanghai Girls
We're back with another M&Q customer review. This week, Jess Horowitz recommends a summer novel you won't be embarrassed to be seen reading.Shanghai GirlsLisa See’s latest novel, Shanghai Girls, begins in 1937 and follows the adult lives of Pearl and May Chin, sisters who work as “beautiful girls,” epitomizing the modern, Western lifestyle to sell … Continue reading Citizen Review: Shanghai Girls
Geek Out
If you've ever turned over a book, you've seen the barcode on the back. That code represents the ISBN--the International Standard Book Number. Every book has its own unique number. Until now, they've been 10-digit numbers. The first set of digits represents the language--0 and 1 for English, 2 for French, 3 for German, and … Continue reading Geek Out
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