Libraries have changed. A lot. It's kind of, no, it's totally distressing that some libraries have DVD/CD sections that are bigger than their book sections. But it's still comforting to see the reference sections, the periodical sections with creepy and unexplainable titles like "Cat Fancy," and posters that explain the nearly dead Dewey Decimal System. There's something comforting about old Dewey C'mon, my fellow word nerds, you know what I'm talking about!
I don't get to our local library enough. It's been way too easy to buy a book via Amazon or even quicker getting it on my Kindle. The sagging bookshelves in my office are a testament to my love of books. But with the impending wedding of Our Lady of BYU and Awesome, I need to rethink my discretionary purchases, so I'm laying off buying books and taking advantage of the library.
Here's what I'm reading now as a result of my run to the library this afternoon:
1861: The Civil War Awakening - Adam Goodheart - reading this to continue feeding my Lincoln obsession
Googled - Ken Auletta - reading this because, after all, won't we all be bowing at the altar of Google soon?
747: Creating the World's First Jumbo Jet - Joe Sutter - needing to feed my inner airplane dork something awful
Rough Stone Rolling - Richard Bushman - a 'cultural' history of Joseph Smith. The stunningly patient and mighty fine SML gave me this for Father's Day. Perfect timing after the Nauvoo trip.
Anything else I should be reading? Let me know. Leave a comment with your suggestions.
1 comment:
Mike, I share your love of books -- not just the content, but also the object itself. I want to hold the book, turn the pages and think about what I'm reading. Can't stand Kindle and the like. I've stopped buying because I have too many I haven't read yet. I have stacks of books all over the house, because even double stacking our many shelves is not enough.
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