I knew that Magers and Quinn is part of the best book club in the Cities, Books & Bars. It's the best because it is held in a bar, so the conversation is free-flowing and spirited. What I didn't know is that some Books & Bars folks have banded together to form a kickball team. … Continue reading Books and Bars… and Kickball
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A Glimpse Inside the Librarian’s Mind
The L.D. Fargo Public Library in Lake Mills, WI, has a blog. On it, they post mostly listings of recent additions to the collection. It's not very gripping stuff, until you start to read the little descriptions of the incoming titles, and you hear a very bored librarian talking. For example:"Killer Heat by Linda Fairstein. … Continue reading A Glimpse Inside the Librarian’s Mind
We’re Like Chuck E Cheese for Smart Kids
A rainy Thursday in the store was made livelier when we hosted a birthday party for Anya and her friends. There was cake and a pinata and a scavenger hunt. Everyone went home with a book, and a good time was had by all.--David E
Musings from Magers and Quinn 