Literary Liaisons – California Bookstore Day

May 5, 2014 by Caitlin

Where: Independent bookstores across California What: Extraordinary exclusive books and literary posters and swag; as well as events at local stores, all celebrating the art of the independent bookstore. Details: http://cabookstoreday.com/ The scoop: Ok, this isn’t our typical destination outing, but it’s one I think we will look forward to for years to come. In an age where retail giants dominate the market, it’s becoming rare that people peruse tiny locally owned shops for their literary needs. I know I’m […]

Categories: Events, Libraries • Tags: book lovers, bookstores, California, Lemony Snicket, literary tourism, Neil Gaiman

Literary Liaisons – The New York Public Library

March 25, 2014 by Caitlin

Where: New York, New York What: The gorgeous, iconic 42nd Street library building, three sister research locations, plus a full 88-branch and online library system, complete with over 51 million items from historical artifacts to circulating materials. Oh, and Patience and Fortitude. Details: http://www.nypl.org/ The Scoop: The New York Public Library is a kind of Mecca for me; a pilgrimage I make when I visit the east coast. It serves as a refresher for the soul, an inspiration and reminder […]

Categories: Libraries • Tags: children's literature, library love, literary tourism, literature

Literary Liaisons – The Huntington Library

March 4, 2014 by Ladies On The Shelf

Where: San Marino, CA What: 207 acres of rare plants, art collections, and historic literary artifacts Details: http://www.huntington.org/ The Scoop: In a way, the Huntington Library defies explanation – the 207 acre estate contains so much that even after multiple trips we still haven’t seen it all. Is it a library? Well, yes and no. Once owned by railroad mogul Henry E. Huntington, the property features 9 million literary artifacts, including 420,000 rare books; 17 lush gardens riddled with rare and […]

Categories: Libraries • Tags: library love, literary tourism, southern california

Libraries, Laziness and Lessons – Bingo Update

February 24, 2014 by Caitlin

And now Caitlin is on the board, catching up with Erin! Check out our full Literary Bingo lists here. Bingo Square: Get a New Library Card To my great shame, I haven’t properly browsed a library since 2012. Sure, I’ve made the odd tourist stop to the New York Public Library (so beautiful I could die) and the sleek San Francisco Public Library, but I haven’t used a library card since April of 2012. Why then? Well, that was when […]

Categories: Libraries • Tags: library love, literary bingo