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Jul 27, 2011 04:34AM
Thought it might be nice to have a place to post any nifty book-related stuff you see on the web.
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I'll start us out with a few sites I stuck in my favorites folder.The first is a site called "Awful Library Books". It features titles NO ONE wants to read and updates at least once a week.
http://awfullibrarybooks.net/
And because I love looking at other people's libraries:
http://flavorwire.com/141846/celebs-t...
Did you know that Art Garfunkel has been writing down all the books he's read since the 60s? Do you care? I thought it was kind of interesting. He has very eclectic taste.
http://www.artgarfunkel.com/library/l...
Hope you enjoyed checking out at least some of these sites. Please feel free to post your own!
That was fun, Melki! Thanks for posting it. I especially liked the pictures of the celebs' libraries. I'd like to combine several of those for my own. I definitely liked the rooms with the most shelves (no surprise there!), but then I'd also have to have minimal clutter, good lighting, and very soft, squishy furniture. I'll never have a room like that, but I can dream. (Some of us "oldies" remember, I'm sure, the woman from Canada -- I'm spacing out her name right now; was it Annie? -- who got married and posted some photos. She was working on, among other aspects of her new house, her library, and she put together what looked like such a warm, cozy place to sit and read. Remember that?) Thanks again, Melki!
Melki wrote: "I'll start us out with a few sites I stuck in my favorites folder.The first is a site called "Awful Library Books". It features titles NO ONE wants to read and updates at least once a week.
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These look like fun,and I will have to look at them this weekend.
The Awful Library Books site made me laugh! Thanks! I loved the first two celebrity libraries. I'm dreaming to Mary!
Jessica, my favorite was the second one, Rod Stewart's, mostly because of ALL THOSE BOOK SHELVES! I liked the cozy sofas, too, just not all the extra clutter. I did like all the shelves in the first one, including that staircase up to the second tier, but it wasn't as emotionally inviting as Rod Stewart's.
Melki wrote: "I'll start us out with a few sites I stuck in my favorites folder.The first is a site called "Awful Library Books". It features titles NO ONE wants to read and updates at least once a week.
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I love Diane Keaton's library. I think it would be amazing to browse the shelves. Mary, I like Rod's library, but I would be afraid that I might knock over something on the coffee table.
Melki wrote: "I'll start us out with a few sites I stuck in my favorites folder.The first is a site called "Awful Library Books". It features titles NO ONE wants to read and updates at least once a week.
h..."
I wonder whatever happened to Kristi and Jim Mc.
I was wondering that too - so I Googled her:So, What Ever Happened To Her?
Kristy was never really happy in the limelight. There was intense pressure from her family, where she essentially had to support them.
In the 1980’s, she often found herself taking side jobs. For a while, she acted as a real estate appraiser. She didn’t need the money, but found a satisfaction in the work, in doing her own thing and setting her own hours. She also worked as a hair stylist.
In recent years, she has spent most of her time doing charity work.
Her last public statement was in 2001:
"A lot of people have wondered what I've been up to. I retired from my career after 24 years. My feeling was that it was time to play my biggest part — MYSELF! I must say that it has been the best thing that ever happened to me. So many fans are disappointed that I'm not currently acting, however some may not realize that the process I'm in at this time is necessary and vital for my personal happiness and well-being."
Can't get my cut/paste thingy to work for Jimmy. He gave up acting in 1990 and has worked in various fields. In 1999, he was focusing on ecological education and performing in a band.
Hope I didn't make you sorry you asked!
Melki wrote: "I was wondering that too - so I Googled her:So, What Ever Happened To Her?
Kristy was never really happy in the limelight. There was intense pressure from her family, where she essentially h..."
Melki,
Thanks. I remember I liked her role in Family, and she is like many actresses who just seem to fade away.
Mary wrote: "Jessica, my favorite was the second one, Rod Stewart's, mostly because of ALL THOSE BOOK SHELVES! I liked the cozy sofas, too, just not all the extra clutter. I did like all the shelves in the fi..."I completely agree!
Here are two of my favorite book-related cartoons:http://www.gocomics.com/incidentalcom...
http://www.gocomics.com/incidentalcom...
I love the second one, but substitute the upset wife for an annoyed husband.
Love the second one too! I often think if I give into my homicidal fantasies I could read and jail!!!
I don't condone cutting up books, but some of these works of art are just amazing:http://www.offbeatearth.com/dont-like...
They are really creative and a good way to recycle books that might be too old to share with others.
A few years ago, my youngest son brought 3 old textbooks home from his elementary school. The school sent them home with the kids rather than toss them. I was leafing through the pages, clueless as to what to do with them, when I noticed that the history book listed our current President as Ronald Reagan! So, I decided to cut them up and make decoupage lampshades for my living room/library. BUT - even though they were useless - I still felt guilty when I made that first slice. It just feels weird to cut up a book. Any book.
I guess that's a fire hazard, but otherwise, AWESOME!
Now THIS would be a handy item to have:http://obituarytypo.blogspot.com/2011...
Though ideally it should attach to the book somehow - or I would constantly be losing it.
Melki wrote: "Now THIS would be a handy item to have:http://obituarytypo.blogspot.com/2011...
Though ideally it should attach to the book somehow - or I would constantly be losing it."
Why would i want a Victorian nurse? lol
I'm sure you've been torn between two books before - but probably not to THIS extent -http://www.gocomics.com/lio/2011/09/07
This goodbye letter from some Borders employees lists many of the things that drove me nuts when I worked at B.Dalton - particularly the letting your children run wild in the store thing!http://boingboing.net/2011/09/29/good...
I used to work at B&N, and I thought the same thing!
Melki wrote: "This goodbye letter from some Borders employees lists many of the things that drove me nuts when I worked at B.Dalton - particularly the letting your children run wild in the store thing!http:/..."
haha! I worked at Borders, but I don't think these rants are exclusive to Borders, lol. I totally agree. Glen Beck should not be writing books. period.
Melki wrote: "This goodbye letter from some Borders employees lists many of the things that drove me nuts when I worked at B.Dalton - particularly the letting your children run wild in the store thing!http:/..."
I always cringe when I take my kids to the kids' books section. My oldest is ok about it (she's almost 6), but my youngest, who is 2... O_O I never take them there anymore because I know the youngest won't behave--and the oldest won't let us leave when it's time to go. So I'm with the employees on this one! I do think the one about people saying, "I'm looking for a book" is a bit harsh, though.
Stacey wrote: "Melki wrote: "This goodbye letter from some Borders employees lists many of the things that drove me nuts when I worked at B.Dalton - particularly the letting your children run wild in the store th..."It is another way for him to pull in $$. I'm sure many of his followers don't read the books when they buy them.
Melki, think of it this way. A customer comes in with a school reading list, comes right to the register and says, "I'm looking for these books." IT's almost like they don't want to even set foot in the store and they have no clue where to find anything. I guess it's more sad than anything. Of course, you'd also get the customers who wanted to know if the books were in alpha order...by title! LOL.
My favorite story from my B.Dalton days:A man was browsing the magazines while his son looked at our kids' sale table. When the man brought his purchase to the sale counter, his son carried a book over and asked if he could have it. The man looked at it, snorted and said "$4.95! I ain't payin' $4.95 for no damned book!"
I was more than happy to loudly proclaim - "THAT WILL BE $6.99 FOR YOUR PENTHOUSE MAGAZINE, SIR!"
He turned red and left the store with his purchase. Just wish I could have given his kid a high-five.
Hey I'm sure he was reading the articles!!!Well we can hope...
Suppose if he did read them wouldn't need magazine to begin with??
Melki wrote: "My favorite story from my B.Dalton days:A man was browsing the magazines while his son looked at our kids' sale table. When the man brought his purchase to the sale counter, his son carried a b..."
you have a cruel streak
Melki wrote: "My favorite story from my B.Dalton days:A man was browsing the magazines while his son looked at our kids' sale table. When the man brought his purchase to the sale counter, his son carried a b..."
Good for you!!!!
Melki wrote: "This goodbye letter from some Borders employees lists many of the things that drove me nuts when I worked at B.Dalton - particularly the letting your children run wild in the store thing!http:/..."
When did Borders close in US? been closed prob close to 2 years in the UK
Real shame as our local had Star Bucks attached so could take book with coffee before buying
Then some people, usually young mums, would leave a pile for staff to put back once kids finished
Our local Borders closed for good last month, though many locations closed earlier this year.And believe me, the staff would rather reshelve the books than have someone else put them in the wrong place.
Robert, our Borders closed just a few weeks ago. Ours had a Seattle Coffee attached (Barnes & Noble has Starbucks attached).
For $125,000, you get a room filled with ugly furniture and 250 pre-selected books. Yick!http://boingboing.net/2011/10/30/hide...
That is not a library, it's an abomination!My to read pile has almost as many books as that monstrosity!
Oh the horror, my mind feels violated!!!
That's terrible my own library looks better than that! I have more books to at over a thousand to be read!
Now for something a little different (and more pleasing to the bookworm's eye).Since Christmas is coming up I thought a little inspiration is in order, so feel free to direct all your friends and relatives (and Santa) to this nifty little site for inspiration for your gifts ;-)
http://www.theliterarygiftcompany.com...
Sam wrote: "Now for something a little different (and more pleasing to the bookworm's eye).Since Christmas is coming up I thought a little inspiration is in order, so feel free to direct all your friends a..."
I love this site but haven't bought anything from it I have done some hinting for christmas though!
Oh Lynne, you so should. I've got the UK authors map (it's now framed and on my library wall), a mug with a quote from Louisa Alcott ('She is too fond of books and it has turned her brain' in case you were wondering) and the Recipe for Murder book, all of which are fantastic.I've also sent the link to pretty much everyone I know in a not so sutble hint for Christmas!
Just read on how to make friends and alienate people that people from Mew York, Washinton and LA. Refer to other parts is USA. As "Fly Over States". Is that true?Remember before you shoot me I just read it!
Both coasts are considered to be the trend-setters. DC is the political center. Everything else is stuff that most tourists only ever see from the window of an airplane. Most commonly refers to the midwestern states.
Can't seem to find where or when the term originated, but I heard it mentioned a lot during the last Presidential election.
Stacey wrote: "Washington DC or state?"I assume DC. But did not specify.
If mentioned in election thought I would have heard before.
Must be bit like Southerners here and anything north of Luton
