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The Library Book
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What book lover hasn’t at least once dreamed about working in a bookstore or library? Sure, it’s not all fun and games, as we know with any job, but the appeal has always been there, for me.
”I couldn’t walk into a bookstore without leaving with something, or several somethings.�
This quote is all too familiar and a total reality for me - I’m confident I’m not alone on this one either ;)
I really enjoyed The Library Book, where author Susan Orlean details the history of libraries, their origin and their various functions. From lending books, to serving as a research resource and answering inquiries, to hosting community meetings and educational programs, the impact of libraries is evident. She also explores the 1986 fire at the Los Angeles Public Library. Unfortunately, this destroyed hundreds of thousands of books and damaged other materials, which made me cringe as I read about the fire’s devastation.
This year, I’ve gotten back into utilizing the library and believe this is what’s helped me to be able to read so many books in 2019. I’ve borrowed numerous digital books throughout the year and occasionally have gone into the library to browse the shelves, feeling joy when I see a book from my TBR list patiently waiting to be borrowed.
�The library is a gathering pool of narratives and of the people who come to find them. It is where we can glimpse immortality; in the library, we can live forever.�
”I couldn’t walk into a bookstore without leaving with something, or several somethings.�
This quote is all too familiar and a total reality for me - I’m confident I’m not alone on this one either ;)
I really enjoyed The Library Book, where author Susan Orlean details the history of libraries, their origin and their various functions. From lending books, to serving as a research resource and answering inquiries, to hosting community meetings and educational programs, the impact of libraries is evident. She also explores the 1986 fire at the Los Angeles Public Library. Unfortunately, this destroyed hundreds of thousands of books and damaged other materials, which made me cringe as I read about the fire’s devastation.
This year, I’ve gotten back into utilizing the library and believe this is what’s helped me to be able to read so many books in 2019. I’ve borrowed numerous digital books throughout the year and occasionally have gone into the library to browse the shelves, feeling joy when I see a book from my TBR list patiently waiting to be borrowed.
�The library is a gathering pool of narratives and of the people who come to find them. It is where we can glimpse immortality; in the library, we can live forever.�
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Dec 10, 2019 09:59AM
Nice review, Brandice!
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Nice review, Brandice, and I"m glad you've begun using your library again! We have patrons who also read e-books but still like to come in to browse the books. There's just something about seeing physical books that is comforting and exciting at the same time. I mostly read e-books now but occasionally still bring home a physical copy if there aren't any holds on it, just so I can admire it on the coffee table whilst reading the e-book :) And of course, I get the at least once weekly enjoyment of opening new boxes of books and even if there's not one book I plan to read in them, it still excites me every time! Like you said, working in a library (or bookstore) is not all fun and games, but I still think it's one of the most fun jobs for a book lover.
Sounds like a great book about books ....... loved your review Brandice :)
Wonderful review, Brandice!! Glad you enjoyed this one too! 💖😊💖
Paula wrote: "Nice review, Brandice!"Thank you, Paula! :)
Jenna wrote: "Nice review, Brandice, and I"m glad you've begun using your library again! We have patrons who also read e-books but still like to come in to browse the books. There's just something about seeing p..."Thanks, Jenna! I’ve found that I can read quicker on my iPad than with an actual book and have grown to appreciate the convenience of ebooks when traveling (excluding beach vacations of course - where I feel paperbacks are mandatory 😎), however, I still prefer physical books and suspect I always will - There’s just something great about them! So I continue to read both. And I can imagine the thrill of opening new boxes of books - just to see what’s inside, how fun! 😍
Richard wrote: "Sounds like a great book about books ....... loved your review Brandice :)"Thanks Richard, it was interesting! I think most book lovers will find at least a few things to enjoy from this one :)
Julie wrote: "Wonderful review, Brandice!! Glad you enjoyed this one too! 💖😊💖"
Thanks Julie, I learned a lot!
Great review. Can't wait to read myself. I did work in a library when I was in high school, many years ago and I loved it. Also worked on the Bookmobile.
Nice review, Brandice. I liked this book too and use my library a lot more now than I used to.
Lovely review, Brandice! I'm glad you really enjoyed this book; I did too! I agree, libraries are just so wonderful, and I often go to the library just to browse the shelves too. :)
Patricia wrote: "Great review. Can't wait to read myself. I did work in a library when I was in high school, many years ago and I loved it. Also worked on the Bookmobile."Thanks Patricia, that’s awesome about the library, and the bookmobile! How cool 🤩📚!
Marilyn wrote: "Nice review, Brandice. I liked this book too and use my library a lot more now than I used to."
Thanks Marilyn, they are great places. I enjoyed your review of this book as well :)
Yun wrote: "Lovely review, Brandice! I'm glad you really enjoyed this book; I did too! I agree, libraries are just so wonderful, and I often go to the library just to browse the shelves too. :)"For me browsing is one of the greatest joys about the library :) Glad you liked this one too, Yun! Thanks :)
Deanna wrote: "Great review, Brandice!"Thanks, Deanna! :)
Such a sweet review, Brandice. ❤️ Libraries have always held such a special place in my heart. They allowed me to read so many books my family couldn't afford to buy for me growing up.
Brandice, lovely review. I really enjoyed this book too. I've had a love affair with libraries since I was a young child and was so fortunate to live a block away from one.
Victoria wrote: "Such a sweet review, Brandice. ❤️ Libraries have always held such a special place in my heart. They allowed me to read so many books my family couldn't afford to buy for me growing up."Thanks Victoria, I’m glad to see so many of my friends have a positive library connection and I love that they served as a place of joy for so many people! :)
JanB wrote: "Brandice, lovely review. I really enjoyed this book too. I've had a love affair with libraries since I was a young child and was so fortunate to live a block away from one."
Thanks Jan, I’d love to live a block away from one now! Libraries are great places :)
Great review,Brandrice! I got the privilege of being a library aide when I was in school and it was one of the best jobs I had! Surrounded by all those books. I have always read and I'm glad you are utilizing the library again. I can't wait to read this amazing book. Thanks for the beautiful review, Happy reading, Kellie 📖😊
Kellie wrote: "Great review,Brandrice! I got the privilege of being a library aide when I was in school and it was one of the best jobs I had! Surrounded by all those books. I have always read and I'm glad you ar..."Kellie, thanks for reading and for sharing � That sounds like a great job! Hope you enjoy this book too :)
Great review Brandice 💜
Margaret M wrote: "Great review Brandice 💜"Thank you, Margaret!
Wonderful review, Brandice! My love affair with our Library Systems in this country has been with me since before I learned to read. The community book club I belong to meets at our library and I love that. It’s my main audiobook resource and I could go on and on!♥️📚
Thanks, Brandice. It was a great job! I will always love libraries and I am sure that I will enjoy this book! Kellie 😊📚📖
Terrie wrote: "Wonderful review, Brandice! My love affair with our Library Systems in this country has been with me since before I learned to read. The community book club I belong to meets at our library and I l..."Thanks, Terrie! I’m glad to hear you’ve gotten so much from the library and I love that your book club meets there :)
Kellie wrote: "Thanks, Brandice. It was a great job! I will always love libraries and I am sure that I will enjoy this book! Kellie 😊📚📖"Thanks Kellie, how cool that you’ve worked there! Hope you enjoy this book too :)
Great review again Brandice and Libraries are the "Bees Knees". Apart from playing football for England, working in a library or a bookshop is a dream job for sure!
Mark wrote: "Great review again Brandice and Libraries are the "Bees Knees". Apart from playing football for England, working in a library or a bookshop is a dream job for sure!"Thanks Mark, awesome dream jobs! :)
Wonderful review Brandice. I love that this book reminded you of how important the library was for you! :)
