The Readers Review

The Thirteen Best Books of 2013

Posted on March 10th, 2014 by admin

This is a highly unusual ‘best of’ list. I guarantee there are books listed here you’ve never heard of.

http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2013/12/23/best-books-of-2013/?fb_action_ids=728434883853723&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%5B1429722480592659%5D&action_type_map=%5B%22og.likes%22%5D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D

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Twelve Books That End Mid-Sentence

Posted on March 8th, 2014 by admin

Interesting little piece from Publishers Weekly:

http://blogs.publishersweekly.com/blogs/PWxyz/2014/03/04/12-books-that-end-mid-sentence/?utm_source=Publishers+Weekly&utm_campaign=7c438b4d4c-UA-15906914-1&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0bb2959cbb-7c438b4d4c-304466761

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BBC on the Best Spring Books

Posted on March 7th, 2014 by admin

Here’s one woman’s opinion on the best books slated for spring release:

http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20140227-the-10-best-new-books-to-read

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Neighborhood Library Campaign Highlights

Posted on March 3rd, 2014 by admin

As the transformation of San Francisco’s libraries continued, 2007 was a busy year for both SFPL and for Friends. Not one, not two, but four libraries opened or reopened that year—West Portal, Sunset, Marina and Glen Park, spanning the history of library construction in San Francisco. A number of other branch libraries were also closed for renovation, so many San Francisco library users discovered unexpected library treasures in other neighborhoods. At the same time Friends helped library supporters set goals and raise funds for library furniture, fixtures and equipment in their branches.

The current West Portal library building—the second for the neighborhood—opened in 1939, a lovely Works Progress Administration (WPA) project designed by architect Frederick H. Meyer. West Portal Branch is a Mediterranean style with colorful red, ceramic roof tiles. The library reopened on February 10, 2007, seismically safe and fully accessible with restored historic features as well. The renovation was designed by Thomas Hacker Architects, Inc and managed by San Francisco’s Department of Public Works. Across the street from a transit hub and right in the West Portal business corridor, the renovated West Portal library with its designated teen space and warm feel is popular with users of all ages.

Motherless Brooklyn Comes to the Big Screen

Posted on March 2nd, 2014 by admin

Jonathan Lethem is one of my favorite writers. Motherless Brooklyn is a strange book that stays with you years after you think you’ve finished it and put it a back on the shelf. When someone tells me they loved Motherless Brooklyn I figure I’ve just met a new friend. Just in time for the Oscars, here are two posting about Ed Norton’s MB project:

http://www.avclub.com/article/after-fifteen-years-of-waiting-edward-norton-is-fi-107779

http://www.deadline.com/2014/02/edward-norton-will-helm-passion-project-motherless-brooklyn-with-ratpac-funding/

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