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On the Infinite Lives of the Library

On the Infinite Lives of the Library

Steve Edwards Loves Nothing More Than Library Hours

By Steve Edwards | December 4, 2025

3 Ways to Become a Better Reader

3 Ways to Become a Better Reader

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Nothing Better Than a Whole Lot of Books: In Praise of Bibliomania

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By Ed Simon | November 24, 2025

Where Time and Space Collide: In Praise of Old Maps

Where Time and Space Collide: In Praise of Old Maps

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By James Cheshire | November 19, 2025

The 2025 Cercador Prize goes to <em>The Queen of Swords</em>.

The 2025 Cercador Prize goes to The Queen of Swords.

By Drew Broussard | November 18, 2025

Five novels to read if you’re fascinated by the Black bourgeoisie.

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Libraries are reeling after a major distributor shutdown.

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How Oscar Wilde finally got his library card back.

How Oscar Wilde finally got his library card back.

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How Close Did We Come to Losing Beowulf Forever?

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In Line With All the Pynchon Fans at the Midnight Release of <em> Shadow Ticket </em>

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