private library

In 1821, Charles Knight -- who one day would attain a modest measure of fame as publisher of works like

Printing came late to my adopted state. 

If past ceremonies are any guide, there are going to be a lot of unhappy people at the conclusion of this evening's broadcast of the 83rd Annual Academy Awards.

I have always thought that if I had more time, money and bookshelves (a not uncommon complaint among book collectors!), it would be both fun and enlightening to try and collect as many titles as I cou

I love a well-illustrated book.

Judging from the prices that well-illustrated books often fetch at auction, I am not alone.

Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary....

Is there anyone left who still ponders over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore?

It is the hour before dawn.

I'm using today's post to congratulate

This is all your fault, you know!

Ah, libraries!