Monday, May 26, 2014

Daily Thoughts 05/26/2014

Lluis Graner, Portrait of Art Critic and Writer Raimon Casellas, 1894

Daily Thoughts 05/26/2014

This morning, I checked the Twitter and Facebook for the library.  I also spent a little time looking at book reviews.

I read some of Essentialism, The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, by Greg McKeown.  The author reminds people of the importance of play and getting enough sleep to function well.

I am listening to Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd on Youtube in the background while I am typing.

Mount Vernon Says Yes to Library
http://www.mvinquirer.com/library-story-on-vote.html
The official results.

I hope I am ready for Book Expo America and Day of Dialog.  Day of Dialog is on Wednesday, May 28, 2014.  I am getting a haircut tomorrow.  Book Expo America is on the 28-31. I am looking forward to it.

Web Bits

Comment Buildings and Books Ian Frazier
http://www.newyorker.com/talk/comment/2014/06/02/140602taco_talk_frazier

Look at Amazon's Brutal Tactics in the War Against Book Publishers
http://www.sfgate.com/technology/businessinsider/article/Look-At-Amazon-s-Brutal-Tactics-In-Its-War-5503899.php#src=fb
This is a reason to keep libraries open.  Not everything will be available through online retailers easily.

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