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ReadMe – The MetaFilter Book Wiki

Following up nicely on yesterday's post about Yahoo Answers! (with its passing compliment of Ask MetaFilter), I see today that a MetaFilter user has taken the time to compile and categorize a master list of book-related questions from Ask MetaFilter in Wiki format. Called ReadMe, I especially like that the first question listed on the […]

Posted 12 December 2007 § Blog § Internet § List § Main Page § PopCulture ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged:

The Canadian Book Challenge

“In case you haven't been challenged enough lately, here's another to add to your compulsive need to push yourself to your limit: The Canadian Book Challenge.The rules are simple: read 13 Canadian books (books by Canadians and/or about Canadians) before next Canada Day (That's July 1st for you non-Canadians in the audience). Make sure to […]

Posted 04 December 2007 § Main Page § PopCulture ‡ Comments (6) ° Also tagged:

(if) I DID IT!!! – Thoughts on the OJ Simpson Book

When I worked for the Writers Guild of Alberta, one of my main jobs each year was to organize their annual book awards program.  One of my most memorable experiences during this time was when of our members submitted her book in both the fiction and non-fiction categories.  I looked at the book and saw […]

Posted 02 December 2007 § Canada § Library § Main Page § PopCulture § Work ‡ Comments (7) ° Also tagged:

The Saskatchewan Book Awards Are Tonight

The Riders aren't the only ones in Saskatchewan hoping to win a big prize this weekend – it's also time for the annual Saskatchewan Book Awards.  Except for last year when I was in Ontario for school, I've attended every Gala since 1997.  I served on their board for three years… (one of these people […]

Posted 24 November 2007 § Main Page § PopCulture § Saskatchewan § Work ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged:

Friday Fun Link – The Most Unusual Books In The World & 15 Word Illusions (Nov 23, 2007)

A couple fun visual sites…The Most Unusual Books of the World Fifteen Word Illusions And a bonus deep thought for the day: “As a librarian, you can be idealistic.  As a manager, you must be pragmatic.”

Posted 24 November 2007 § FridayFunLink § Library § Main Page § PopCulture ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged:

Best Book Covers of 2007

Some pretty amazing work here…The Book Design Review

Posted 21 November 2007 § Main Page § PopCulture ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged:

Friday Fun Link – Lazy Library (Nov 9, 2007)

Lazy Library is a website dedicated to recommending books that are no longer than 200 pages, on any subject, to help those that find reading to be “time consuming”.Like Michelle, I think it's not as dumb of an idea as it sounds at first and might have some utility in today's culture.  (I had a […]

Posted 10 November 2007 § FridayFunLink § Internet § Main Page § PopCulture ‡ Comments (2) ° Also tagged:

Some More Great Links Stolen From the ALA Newsletter

 Reading History Backwards – a blogger decides to read history, one year at a time, starting with the current year and working his way back by reading the one defining book of each year's major news event.  This column covers the 1990's.  Books Toolbox – 50+ great sites for book lovers Top 10 Wikipedia Tricks

Posted 03 October 2007 § List § Main Page § PopCulture ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged:

What Single Book Is The Best Introduction To Your Field For Laypeople?

Ask MetaFilter is a great site I've referenced a few times before.  As I write this, this recent question has almost 300 “favourite” votes which makes it one of the most popular questions and answers I've even seen.Nobody posted a pick for a book that provides a good introduction to librarianship (yet) but I'd say […]

Posted 12 September 2007 § Jobs § Library § Main Page § PopCulture ‡ Comments (2) ° Also tagged:

I'm Still Trying To Figure Out This Reading Thing

Posted 29 August 2007 § Baby § Main Page § Photo § PopCulture ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged: