Friday, February 10, 2012

Curling up in the bathtub with a good book

Three Story Tower of Books




The newly built Ford's Theatre Center for Education and Leadership which sits across the street from Ford's Theatre in downtown Washington, D.C., will enthrall visitors later this month with exhibits on Abraham Lincoln's life, death, and legacy.  The centerpiece of the museum and learning center is a towering three-story sculpture mde of 15,000+ books written about Lincoln which stretches from the ground floor to the third floor in ramshackle fashion.  The center opens its doors to the public on February 12, Lincoln's birthday, and group tours are welcome starting on February 21, the day after President's Day.


Saturday, February 4, 2012

Say Her Name by Francisco Goldman


This is a novel that chronicles the relationship of Francisco Goldman and his wife Aura Estrada, who died a month before their second anniversary.  Goldman explores the relationship, and tries to capture her essence--and in the process work out his grief and loss.  Goldman was more than 27 years her senior, so he is also mourning who she might have become and the family they might have created.  The book is at times tender, angry, remorseful, and passionate.  Because it is set in a fictional framework, Goldman can fictionalize some details and more freely explore the truth...at least, that's the author's rationale for presenting it this way.  Though at times I found the book a bit self-serving, there is a raw truth embedded here and if you have ever loved somebody wholeheartedly and then had to lose them in a tragic way I'm sure you can relate to some of the feelings Goldman articulates.  I had a problem (as a woman) in relating to some of the paths Goldman took in exorcising his grief...but you read it and see what you think. 

Friday, February 3, 2012

The 20 most beautiful bookstores in the world


Next to a library, the bookstore is one of my favorite places to hang out.  Here, courtesy of Flavorwire, are some really nice representations.

Stephen King's home in Bangor Maine



Sort of looks like it should be Stephen's home too, doesn't it?
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