Edna Foulds, of the town of Redcar in the north of England, is my new hero. Over the last 40 years, she's borrowed an estimated 20,800 books and only once been late returning them! I wish I could do as well.Read the full article here.--David E
The Highs… The Lows
Slate.com has posted a funny excerpt from Andrew Ferguson's book Land of Lincoln: Adventures in Abe's America. It tells the state of Illinois' first steps in the making of its Lincoln library and museum. Would you believe Lincoln's manias and melancholies dramatized by a roller coaster? It was on the table for a while.
Book with a Beer Chaser–July
Join us at Bryant Lake Bowl (map) for conversation and a beverage with some very interesting folks. Doors open at 6:00pm for socializing; discussion begins in earnest at 7:00pm.This month's book is Pretty Little Mistakes by Heather Mcelhatton. Like the Choose-Your-Own-Adventure books of your youth, this book contains hundreds of possible endings. Pick your favorite, … Continue reading Book with a Beer Chaser–July
