Thursday, September 17, 2009

Star Trek


"Sparkling like a three-dimensional snowflake in the depths of space, Gemworld once was one of the Federations greatest marvels. Six different alien races coexisted peacefully on an artificial world composed entirely of crystal - Until they very substance of Gemworld began to multiply out of control, tearing the world apart. Now the entire planet - and the Starship Enterprise as well - faces total destruction. "
If the description on the back cover doesn't convince you, I don't know what will. Stop by the Barrett Memorial Library fast, there is a huge Star Trek Sale going on now. Star Trek books for as low as 25 cents, you can't beat that.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Finest News Reporting

I'm sure most of you have seen, next to all those junk papers on the way out of the grocery store, the lone gem that is The Onion. I'm not sure just how many of you have picked it up, maybe you just read the headline and were too disgusted to pick it up. You should know, how funny this little nugget of a paper really is, or the newest book titled The Onion's Finest News Reporting Vol. 1. Just to tempt you all, here are some of the headlines.

Enraged Gorilla Beats, Maims Luggage Manufacturer

Self Appreciation Day

'Midwest' discovered between east, West Coasts

It's Not A Crack House, It's A Crack Home"

Monday, September 14, 2009

Pink Think

From the back cover:
"What does it take to be the ideal woman? Women from the 1940's to the 1970's were coaxed to "think pink" by persuasive advertisments and meticulous (though often misguided) advice experts. Feminine perfection meant conforming to a mythical standard, one that would come wrapped in an adorable pink package, of course. With a savvy eye for curious, absurd, and at times wildly funny perisod artifacts, Lynn peril gathers here the memorablilia of the era-from the dreaded yet intriguing "dud" of the Mystery Date board game and the impossibly glossy Campus Queen lunch box to a saunting array of self-proclaimed authories whose books and magazine articles promised readers everthing they needed to attain "true feminine success."


Thursday, September 10, 2009

The Scandalous Seuss

While one of our librarians was reading this book during storytime, she noticed that it wasn't written by Dr. Seuss. Using our amazing reference skills, we found that indeed it was written by Dr. Suess. According to the unevenly reliable Wikipeda, we found that Theodor Seuss Geisel was Dr. Suess. Geisel apparently got caught drinking in college, during prohibition, and was forced off the college newspaper. Wanting to continue writing he started using the pen name "Seuss". Flip Geisel around and you've got LeSieg. So in fact, it was written by Dr. Seuss.

I want all of you children to know, that I don't support drinking, but I do support second chances. The wonderful man is a lovely example of that.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Eating in the Dark


Any book with this warning on the label, is a book I'd like to read; "America's Experiment with Genetically Engineered Food", sounds delectable. I'm just trying to keep the spirit of September, it's National Organic Harvest Month. Ah yes, it just doesn't get old to me, realizing the disgusting things our country continues to feed themselves. On that note, I feel like a snack.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Delicious


I picked this book, simply because of those amazing cupcakes com the cover.
To be honest, I didn't know who Wayne Thiebaud was two hours ago, but I am a big fan now. When you flip through this book, you too will stop at the great shoe painting. Two of my favorite things, women's shoes and bright colors. You wouldn't expect me, old library man to love those two things, but I do.