Seduced by Characters—Q&A with Alberto Manguel
October 17, 2019
Yale University Press: What is your earliest memory of connecting deeply with a literary character? How old were you, who was it, and what do you remember feeling at the… READ MORE
Tag: libraries
Oppenheim’s Library: A Window into Jewish Culture
October 7, 2019
Joshua Teplitsky— In January of 2019, Netflix launched a new television program for audiences who had enjoyed previous “home improvement” style shows about living more efficiently with greater style and… READ MORE
On Books and Libraries
June 3, 2019
Alberto Manguel— I would argue that public libraries, holding both virtual and material texts, are an essential instrument to counter loneliness. I would defend their place as society’s memory and… READ MORE
#BookLoversDay: Books about Books for Book Lovers
August 9, 2017
Feed your book cravings with a book about book, it’s International Book Lovers Day! This list features books about reading books, writing books, studying books, and the history of the… READ MORE
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