Down the Rabbit Hole by Juan Pablo Villalobos:
I enjoyed this tiny novel (seventy pocket-sized pages) from debut author Juan Pablo Villalobos about the son of a Mexican drug lord. The boy’s interests include: hats, Japan, the dictionary, and, most importantly, Liberian Pygmy Hippopotamuses. This light-hearted, dark comedy can be found on the New Books shelf.
-Mike, Reference
Website: Bookshelf Porn:
Even
though the name is a bit racy (meant as a joke among bibliophiles), this is a really
neat site. It’s basically a Tumblr-esque website that features pictures upon pictures of books
and bookshelves
in libraries, private homes and displays. It gives you some neat ideas for home set-up
as well as shows you how libraries are vastly different in other parts of the world.
-Judy, Reference
-Judy, Reference
Philip Roth:
After thirty-one books, Philip Roth has announced his retirement. He discusses the particulars of his decision--the Sisyphean toil, the unbearable solitude, his iPhone infatuation--here. Though this announcement is cause for sorrow, it’s also a chance to reflect on Roth’s incredible output and his gift for uncovering both ego and frailty. And don't forget about his wicked sense of humor!
After thirty-one books, Philip Roth has announced his retirement. He discusses the particulars of his decision--the Sisyphean toil, the unbearable solitude, his iPhone infatuation--here. Though this announcement is cause for sorrow, it’s also a chance to reflect on Roth’s incredible output and his gift for uncovering both ego and frailty. And don't forget about his wicked sense of humor!
-Megan, Reference
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