Russkie Knigi—The Rest of the Story
Almost exactly two years ago, I posted the story of when the Russian hordes poured over the ramparts at Wonder Book… Read More
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A Book A Day—Round and Round, a new chapter
"I wish we'd had children," Priscilla whispered. Her voice choked a bit on the words. A lone tear spilled from the corner of her eye and rolled down the side of her face... Read More
Overdue Book Renewal
Most of the world's used and rare bookstores are gone... I have to remind myself occasionally that what we do is not just a job. It is a kind of duty, a responsibility to the authors, printers, publishers, designers and binders that came before... Read More
Round and Round Part 13
"I don't know. Let me think about it," the bookseller responded. "I do not believe any harm could come to me. We cannot let these monthly vandalisms continue." "I'll think about it."... Read More
Round and Round Part 12
"We are haunted." Althea was standing in front of the sales counter in the old bookshop. Her shoulders barely rose above the wooden plane... Read More
Gaithersburg Renaissance
We have exciting news from Wonder Book Gaithersburg—the majority of the store is undergoing revitalization... Read More
Intimations of Immortality
Sleep leaves at 4 am most days now. I roll over and try to find it again in this position or that... For some months I have had a little book by my bed... Read More