I finished my most recent children's book column (probably to be published Friday the 18th in the Marianas Variety--actually published Jan. 25, 2008, and online here ). The introductory paragraphs discuss my TBR Shelf (well, in my case, it's more like a TRB book case).
TBR= To be read. Be sure to check it out when it's published, and I'll link here (in the post title) to the MV page, when available.
In the meantime:
I thought I'd search for images of other people's TBR Shelves, just out of curiosity, and I found this amazing site. While it's not just about TRB shelves, it is a collection of photos of people's home libraries.
People from all over the globe have sent in photos, and some include brief descriptions of what's on their shelves. Some of the photos are just one shelf, some are entire rooms of shelves filled with books. Some photos show very neatly organized and shelved books, and others show massive disarray. Some show unity of purpose, with just books or book/desk or book/reading chair spaces; some show books amid the full panoply of life, with toys and art and animals sharing the same environment.
I find these photos interesting. I love books so seeing piles of them on shelves and stacked up alone is intriguing. But I also find it amazing how people relate to books, keeping them as friends, companions, trophies, furniture!
What's on your TBR Shelves? And what does your home library look like?
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Friday, January 11, 2008
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
63. Random Bits from Favorite Blogs
If you haven't been reading the poems at BrooklynArden you should stroll on over there. I personally love THE WRITER, but each poem has resonance and beauty. And it's still April-National Poetry Month.
The Pullitzer Prize list is posted here . Of all the awards, this is one of the most prestigious (and yet it least influences my taste in books and my purchases). If this is your thing, enjoy.
But really, if you're more of a kid at heart, go to http://fusenumber8.blogspot.com/ and scroll down to the you-tube collection of library videos (April 15, 2007-Video Sunday). Very amusing. I don't know why librarians have an image of being strict, narrow, boring. Some stereotypes die hard, but this one must go.
The Pullitzer Prize list is posted here . Of all the awards, this is one of the most prestigious (and yet it least influences my taste in books and my purchases). If this is your thing, enjoy.
But really, if you're more of a kid at heart, go to http://fusenumber8.blogspot.com/ and scroll down to the you-tube collection of library videos (April 15, 2007-Video Sunday). Very amusing. I don't know why librarians have an image of being strict, narrow, boring. Some stereotypes die hard, but this one must go.
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