Results tagged “books” from Carpe Hootem
Dominic Frandrup, Assistant Director of the Waupaca Area Public Library, sent me this cartoon and it gave me a chuckle. Thought I'd share the chuckle with you, too!Go to pennyarcade.com to see the full strip >
Thanks, Dominic!
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We have three new booklists on the family page. The Hmong - Fiction for Children highlights children's items from the Appleton Public Library's wonderful Hmong Resource Center. Another booklist, The Vietnamese, includes a wide range of children's fiction and non-fiction books about the history, culture and people of Vietnam. Multicultural Books for Children presents a selection of picture books, chapter books, and non-fiction books that explore culture and identity from diverse perspectives. Thanks to the Appleton Public Library Children's Services staff for contributing these lists!> contributed by Evan
Librarians are constantly dealing with the old stereotype of the tight-lipped, grey-hair-in-a-bun, practical shoes wearing, shhhh-ing mouse. Though there have been a few exceptions over the years, that is the one that prevails.
But today I came across a new kind of librarian while enjoying the latest book by one of my favorite mystery writers, Carol O’Connell. In Bone By Bone, no one ever uses the library, partly due to the stench emanating from the place and partly due to the librarian inside its doors (who evidently causes the stench). Here’s a taste of the picture:
“Mavis Hardy’s size was impressive, more muscle than fat, as evidenced by the barbells tightly gripped in her hands. There were other items of bodybuilding equipment on the floor behind her. This argued against the rumor that she was dying, and it gave credence to a theory, oft repeated by the locals, that she could not be killed except by supernatural means.” (p109)
And later…
“The librarian coughed up a mouthful of mucus and let it fly. So good was her aim that she hit one lens of Ferris’s spectacles on the first try. He rose from his chair and fled the library.” (pp116-117)
I think I like this picture better than the tightly bunned version we’re all
used to. I’m not sure why... Maybe just because it’s much more entertaining! It’s
a great book - check it out sometime.
Have you run across any interesting portrayals of a librarian lately? What do you think the ideal librarian image should be? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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- Once a Runner: A Novel (1978) by John L. Parker, Jr.
The cult classic distance running novel, coming back into print April 2009
No copies in InfoSoup - Sex (1992) by Madonna
The pop icon’s book of erotic photos, a perennial favorite
No copies in InfoSoup - Promise Me Tomorrow (1984) by Nora Roberts
An early novel that the bestselling romance novelist refuses to reprint, describing it as “mediocre”
No copies in InfoSoup - Murmurs of Earth: The Voyager Interstellar Record (1978) by Carl Sagan
A document from the first great era of space exploration
1 copy in InfoSoup (Appleton); currently available. 3 total checkouts, no checkouts in 2007 or 2008. - Carpentry for Beginners: How to use tools, basic joints, workshop practice, designs for things to make (1900) by Charles H. Hayward
A century-old (!) title from a prolific Canadian carpentry author
2 copies in InfoSoup (2 different editions. Tigerton and Oneida). Both currently available. 1 total checkout, in 2008. - A Lion Called Christian (1972) by Anthony “Ace” Bourke and John Rendall
A memoir about a pet lion, coming back into print April 2009; the video of the authors’ reunion with Christian was all over YouTube
2 copies in InfoSoup (Appleton and Black Creek); both currently available. 6 total checkouts, 1 in 2008. - Comanche Heart (1991) by Catherine Anderson
The second book in the series. The first, Comanche Moon was reissued and placed on the New York Times bestseller list. This will be coming back into print June of 2009.
No copies in InfoSoup - Legally Sane (1972) by Jon K. Hahn with Harold C. McKenney
An investigation of an international killing spree and the chilling accounts of a psychopathic murderer
No copies in InfoSoup - Woodworker’s Essential Shop Aids and Jigs; Original Devices You Can Make (1992) by Robert Wearing
An indispensable resource for DIY craftspeople
2 copies in InfoSoup (Both in Waupaca); both currently available. 42 total checkouts, 1 in 2007 and 1 in 2008. - The Principles of Knitting: Methods and Techniques of Hand Knitting (1989) by June Hemmons Hiatt
Incredibly popular comprehensive knitting guide
4 copies in InfoSoup (Algoma, Florence, Marinette, Wausaukee); all currently available. 42 total checkouts, 5 in 2007 and 4 in 2008.
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Be sure to check out the Related stories links to the left of the book list for The 10 Best Books of 2008, Notable Childrens Books of 2008, and more.
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Take a look at Laura Cahill's book vases and furniture made from unwanted books. Hmmm... maybe this would be a way to use leftovers from book sales? Get your teens together and see what they can come up with!> contributed by Beth
The next Books R Us meeting will be Tuesday, August 12, 2008 in The Nest (room formerly known as the OWLS lab) from 11 AM - 12:30 PM.Our genre for August is fantasy. We will be reading one adult and one YA fantasy book. The following are some fantasy lists that may aid in your selection:
Bring your lunch, your reviews, and your clever minds for stimulating conversation and readers' advisory tidbits!
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NPR has a fantastic collection of books for you and your patrons to explore this summer! Take a look at Summer Books 2008, and you'll be sure to find some titles to keep you busy. Headings for the lists include "Better than Sliced Bread: Summer's Best Nonfiction," "Nine First Books that Make a Lasting Impression," "Three Books with Blood... and Brains," "The 10 Best Cookbooks for Summer," and lots more.What's your favorite read so far for this summer? Add your titles in the comments.
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Get ready to celebrate the first annual Fox Cities Book Festival, April 16th-20th! The Festival will feature many national, state and local authors. Among the national writers coming to the Fox Cities: Billy Collins, Naomi Shihab Nye, Charles Baxter, Mark Nepo, Alice Hoffman, Alex Flinn, Michael Perry, and Minnesota Crime Wave.On April 19th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be a Book Fair at the City Center Plaza in downtown Appleton. Check out the full list of events for other great sessions available throughout the 5 days of the Festival.
You can find more information about the Fox Cities Book Festival at http://www.foxcitiesbookfestival.org. Don't miss the wonderful opportunities available - show your support and help make this event a huge success!
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You may be happy to hear that book lovers aren't ready to give up the paper editions of their books any time soon. Of course, we knew that all along, didn't we?! Check out this post on ars technica entitled Book lovers have emotional bond with paper.
According to the research, sponsored by UK media lawyers Wiggin, survey data shows books have the highest "attachment" rating of any leisure media activity. People are more attached to their books than they are to their satellite television, radio stations, newspapers, magazines, social networks, video games, blogs, DVDs, and P2P file-swapping. And it's not like this high rate of affection for the book occurs only among a small group; books came in second only to "listen to the radio" in terms of the number of people who engage in those activities.
What's your opinion? Eager to try out ebooks or will you be hanging onto your books until they have to pry them away?
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From our sardonic friends at the Onion, this article made me smile. Notice the “Public Library” sign in the background!
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