What is the ideal library? Come in, dear reader and see for yourself The ideal library is a safe space. No matter how you are feeling as you enter, you will always feel absolutely, utterly safe while you are within its comforting walls and you will always feel welcome. Once inside, there are no cliques, … More The Ideal Library
In tribute to Alberto Manguel and the late, great Terry Pratchett, here is my humorous attempt to do something a bit scientific and funny, hopefully at the same time. You can find an updated version of this article here Ladies, gentlemen and book lovers, I give you the Laws of Thermodynamics – Rewritten for Libraries … More The Laws of the Library
Now updated! Describe your bookshelf and where you got it from. I have three main bookshelves which I bought from Argos. The first was my original one I got when I first moved out of my parents’ house and the other two are the extra-deep variety so they can store more stuff. Do you have … More My Personal Library – Questions and Answers
“Enjoy”, Blevins said as he handed him the wine glass. Cole took it out of basic politeness and carried it over to the mahogany desk, sat down and placed the leather briefcase on the floor. His host joined him moments later, a glass in his bony hand. He sat down in the high-backed red leather chair behind the desk, eyeing … More Story – Ex Libris
I have always loved libraries and this blog is a library of sorts (as are all blogs in their fashion). To reflect this, here’s some quotes about libraries from some of the best minds humanity has to offer. “Prefer knowledge to wealth, for one is transitory, the other perpetual.” (Socrates) “Anybody who has a library and … More Quotes About Libraries
The Realm is a sanctuary used as a place of relaxation for its master – me. It is an extension of its master’s will and naturally, it is inspired by the TARDIS. Enjoy your visit…. Welcome to the Realm – come on in, close the door behind you and relax. You are among friends now. Here, let … More The Realm (The Fortress of Solitude)
A Listful of Horrors 