Today is National Dungeons and Dragons Day. It is a role-playing game that first published in 1974. I knew of it but did not have the interest of role-playing. While working in Michigan for Target, I found a book “Mazes and Monsters” by Rona Jaffe, 1981. It was a novel about Dungeons and Dragons, and players at a university. IContinue reading “January 26 ‘it’s all fun and games””
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January 23 “they have 7-minute abs…”
To Fad or not to Fad, that is the question. We have two bookstands of books today, one with and one without. We will begin with the first Tuesday after the third Sunday in January for National Rid the World of Fad Diets and Gimmicks Day. These are books that have called out to me when I amContinue reading “January 23 “they have 7-minute abs…””
January 22 ‘library segregation’
Today has two interesting Holidays. There is National Polka dot day; and Dance of the Seven Veils Day. Let us explore each. National Polka Dot Day celebrates Minnie Mouse and her style of dress. Polka dots. The polka dot dot trend began in 1926 when Miss America-Norma Smallwood, wore a polka dot swimsuit in competition. In 1928, Minnie Mouse made herContinue reading “January 22 ‘library segregation’”
January 21 ‘brrrrrr’
Today is World Snow Day. To enjoy this day-the third Sunday in January-all you have to do is go enjoy the snow. If there is no snow around you, you can enjoy two books I have on the subject of snow. They are “Snowflakes A Pop-up Book” by Jennifer Preston, 2010. The other is “Snow Crystals” by W.A. Bentley,Continue reading “January 21 ‘brrrrrr’”
January 19 pop ’em, shoot ’em, I think, nevermore
Three unusual days today, and four books to showcase them. Today is Good Memory Day, National Popcorn Day, and Gun Appreciation Day. It is also Edgar Allen Poe’s birthday, and I have a nice book from him. First, Happy Birthday to Edgar Allen Poe. He was born January 19, 1809. The book shown is “The Gold Bug” by Edgar AllenContinue reading “January 19 pop ’em, shoot ’em, I think, nevermore”
January 18 ‘sticky situations’
AA Milnes Birthday is today, January 18; and it is National Winnie-the-Pooh day. Who doesn’t love Winnie-the -pooh? I have several interesting Winnie the Pooh books to show you. The first book is “Winnie-the-Pooh” by A.A. Milne. My copy is from 1961 (it first came out in 1926). I also have “Winnie the Pooh” in Latin, 1961; and alsoContinue reading “January 18 ‘sticky situations’”
January 17 ‘created bifocals’
Today is Ben Franklin’s birthday, January 17, 1706. I would like to display a few Ben Franklin books that were all printed by Peter Pauper Press. While I might have a tough time picking out my favorite book from the library, my favorite collection by far, is the cabinet of Peter Pauper Press books. A small-press printer, PeterContinue reading “January 17 ‘created bifocals’”
January 11 ‘lactose tolerant’
Today is National Milk Day. Do I have any unusual books on milk in my library? Of course. First is about the animal where milk comes from. I was just walking through a used bookstore, and this book called out to me. I have a bunch of farming books, and had to add it to the Library. ”Udder Diseases ofContinue reading “January 11 ‘lactose tolerant’”
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