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Read MoreRare Shakespeare donated
Nov 18
Some wonderful, generous patron of the Brentwood branch of the Springfield-Greene County Library District donated two rare books written by Shakespeare over 235 years ago! The two donated books, “Poems Written by Shakespear” (the ‘e’ was left off on the book) and the “Works of Shakespeare,” were in great condition and are worth a...
Read MoreThe Story of Forgetting by Stefan Merrill Block
Aug 08
I read a lot. Good books. Bad books. All sorts in between. Every now and again I come across a book so well-written, so engaging, so worth reading I find myself saddened at the mere thought of it ending even as I eagerly plow through the story. Today, I stumbled upon one of these books, The Story of Forgetting. I am simply awestruck by this debut novel written by...
Read MoreNot for the “Poe”
Dec 06
Rare books often go for prices many of us cannot begin to imagine, let alone pay. But it doesn’t prevent us from thinking about these literary treasures and sales—and releasing a wishful sigh. Who wouldn’t love to have an original copy of their favorite author? Like Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Raven”? Or what about something even more...
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