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deguspiceBefore this week, I never heard of the Russian author Isaac Babel. But my father brought his name to my attention. So curious, I went to the local bookstore to buy one of his books.
Me: Do you have any books by Isaac Babel?
He: Yes, we should. [Obviously he knows who I.B. is]
He: [Types on his computer]
He: Hmm, apparently we don't. Would you like to order something?
Me: [suddenly remembers there's an alternative]
Me: No thanks, I'll check the library.
The library has the book You Must Know Everything, a collection of previously unpublished or forgotten short stories, edited by his daughter in 1966.
I've lived in this town for 11 years, but until last two weeks ago, I never really used the library. After seeing the new Charlie and the Chocolate Factory movie, I decided to re-read the book, so I got a new library card and checked out the book.
Libraries aren't normally part of thought process when it comes to acquiring books. Usually I'll either buy a specific book online (dealtime.com and bookfinder.com are very useful) or I'll wander around used book stores. This has led to there being a very large pile of unread books underneath my bed (I acquire them faster than I read them). But the local library is proving to be a useful resource for me. So the next time I want a book, I'll check out the library ("Hi Jenn" :).
Me: Do you have any books by Isaac Babel?
He: Yes, we should. [Obviously he knows who I.B. is]
He: [Types on his computer]
He: Hmm, apparently we don't. Would you like to order something?
Me: [suddenly remembers there's an alternative]
Me: No thanks, I'll check the library.
The library has the book You Must Know Everything, a collection of previously unpublished or forgotten short stories, edited by his daughter in 1966.
I've lived in this town for 11 years, but until last two weeks ago, I never really used the library. After seeing the new Charlie and the Chocolate Factory movie, I decided to re-read the book, so I got a new library card and checked out the book.
Libraries aren't normally part of thought process when it comes to acquiring books. Usually I'll either buy a specific book online (dealtime.com and bookfinder.com are very useful) or I'll wander around used book stores. This has led to there being a very large pile of unread books underneath my bed (I acquire them faster than I read them). But the local library is proving to be a useful resource for me. So the next time I want a book, I'll check out the library ("Hi Jenn" :).
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Date: 2005-08-24 12:11 pm (UTC)I meant eastern Mass. :)