Oh the things on the shelves. In the hope of finding suitable homes for some of the hidden gems in the stacks, I continue this irregular feature dedicated to the strange and strangely interesting stuff we stock. (I promise these are all real books in our store.)Today, it's all about the subtitles: They Had No … Continue reading Weird and Wonderful and Available Now 2
Book with a Beer Chaser
There's still time for you to get ready for next week's installment of our lubricated reading group Books & Bars. Join us Tuesday night (the 13th) 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 … Continue reading Book with a Beer Chaser
Mutanabi Street
Booksellers on Baghdad's Mutanabi Street were recently hit by a suicide bomber. This is only the latest in a string of attacks on the area, but it strikes at the cultural heart of Iraq. The International Herald Tribune said of the street: "The book market along Mutanabi Street was a throwback to the Baghdad of … Continue reading Mutanabi Street
