street vendor

Yes, you're seeing this right.

an italian leather book cover (with lion emblem)

The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood, with inscription to "Larry" in '48

Theories for Everything: an illustrated history of science from the invention of numbers to string theory

all for under $5 at a roadside stand.  

maybe a milestone

My favorite corner of the house.

Just counted up all our books today.

500 exactly.

my husband loves me :)

Score at the Thrift Store!

Yes, thank you, more please!

Your Brain on Fiction

So this picture is not super related... I just thought it was awesome.

Hey readers!  Check out this fascinating article!  

Detailing a NUMBER of reasons (among MANY others) why everyone needs to read. 

And why everyone needs to read FICTION.

Do you notice these effects when you read?  

Do share!

fare thee well, britannica

According to one journalist, this means Wikipedia wins.

Technology wins.

Traditional research loses.

How do we as readers feel about this?

I, for one, mourn the loss of a literary tradition.

And, frankly, I fear for the future of our collection of knowledge.

Call me a Romantic, but Wikipedia is just not going to cut it.

Goodbye books, hello Internet.  Welcome, e-reader generation!

Fare thee well, Britannica.

(nearly) freebies

Don't you just LOVE finding books for a buck?  I honestly cannot resist.