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Say What? Dustin Hoffman on Why He Loves the Library
At the Library Lions Benefit for the New York Public Library, Dustin Hoffman told New York magazine why he loves the library.
"It's the first place I ever got laid."
Seems like as good of a reason as any!
Head to the Library For the Best-Selling Business Books
Give yourself the cheapest business education this Fall by visiting your local library and signing out the best-selling books of the season. Expanding your horizons can never hurt when it's free, and you might just gain something from dipping a toe into the business section.
Most of the best-sellers from September are far from new releases, so you should have no problem finding them among the stacks.
No Time For the Library? These Services Might Be For You
A library card is a must have, in my opinion, but if your schedule doesn't allow for time to peruse the public shelves, The Wall Street Journal has a handful of alternatives that might work for you. The downside: they'll cost you.
- Paperspine.com: WSJ compares the service to Netflix, which sends books to your mailbox for a fee.
Where Do You Keep Your Books?
I love displaying books in a spot where everyone can peruse them. Right now, they're on shelves in the study, but I also love keeping them in the living room. Where are the majority of your books kept?
Librarians to Patrons: Shhhower!
Have any of you Bay Area readers ever been to the Berkeley Public Library? It's a beautiful historical building, but some days has an acquired smell that can't exactly be attributed to old books.
Well, Schaumburg Township District Library in Illinois has now added "offensive bodily odors" to the forbidden list, which already includes talking, running, and beverages!
What You're Wanting, Revealed: A Reading Nook
For this latest What You're Wanting, I wanted to know how you'd create the ultimate reading nook.
As usual, your creativity and thoughtful choices wowed me. Now I'm even more determined to rearrange my house so I have a designated reading and relaxing corner.
Junior Jetset: Let the Library Help You Out
Hollywood Video has been my friend and foe for my last two family vacations. In an effort to make my travels temper tantrum free, I rented Elmo, Thomas the Train, Tom & Jerry, and Clifford the Dog DVDs. Unfortunately, my trip dates make it impossible to return them on time.
Get the Look: Timeless Library
Whether it's thanks to the books, the sense of history, or the quiet environs, I've always found libraries one of the most comforting interior spaces I've ever inhabited. Give me any library, I'm not picky — it could be a university library, my neighborhood public library, or the library room at an older friend's grand home — I'm happy to just sit in a big, comfy chair among books.
To create your own timeless library look, start with the most important element — books!
Novel Idea: A Book Rental Service!
Have they published an Idiot's Guide to Not Being an Idiot yet? If so, we need to give this dude a "book rental" card and a swift kick in the arse. I blame the Internet for this indecent display of dumbass.
Midday Muse: Inspired by Libraries
This past weekend, I finally visited my local library and picked up a few books and DVDs (and paid my late fines). While my little neighborhood library isn't nearly as glamorous as the George Peabody Library in Baltimore, MD, it still is a source of comfort, simply because I'm surrounded by books (plus my library has a great open-beamed ceiling). Take a look at the gallery below and see if any of these library interiors inspire you, and if any of the frescoes, tables, tiled floors, or shelves could be adapted to your home.
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