I'm a big fan of the blog Swiss Army Librarian, where Brian Herzog shares stories from his job behind a reference desk in Massachusetts. A recent anecdote is a good example of why.A man phones the library with an inquiry: "Does Laurence Maroney have tribal tattoos on his arms?" The eventual answer is all well … Continue reading We Totally Do This to You

The best book blog you're not checking out is Reading Copy from the folks at online vendor ABEbooks.com.It doesn't seem quite right to include the behemoth that is Powells blog. They hardly need the publicity, but it is a very fine blog, nonetheless.The book blog at London's Guardian alternates between maddeningly Anglo-centric and delightfully eccentric. … Continue reading Miscellaneous Bookish Blogs 2

In an age of shrinking book review sections in most major newspapers, it's stunning that National Public Radio has increased its coverage. Reviews, interviews, excerpts--they're all here.It's not a blog, but no one can ignore the New York Times Sunday Book Review. For advance notice of forthcoming books, try Publishers Weekly.--David E