The bible of baseball cards

By David Davis

For many boys who were collectors, a 1973 book helped turn one's hobby into a full-fledged obsession.

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A peek inside America's book bag: Titles to entice President Obama

by Julia Keller

Chicago Tribune (MCT)

29 April 2009We know he’s busy. We understand that. We’re not even the slightest bit miffed that he seemed to ignore our advice, because heaven knows, advice is something that presidents get plenty of. The suggestion box at the White House, we suspect, always runneth over.

A few weeks ago, this column took as its mission the persuading of President Obama to give only books as gifts to the leaders of other nations. Not jewelry, not sculpture, not scarves. Just books.

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A New Book on Flannery O'Connor

This book is reviewed on Philly.com.

Sam Weller's a Downtown Salt Lake City Institution is moving....

Sam Weller's,  Salt Lake City's downtown bookstore is moving. With the complete renovation of the area around Main Street where they have been located since 1961 in full force, the old store has been almost impossible to navigate too. Thus the need for the move. Here is hoping they can keep it all going and stay afloat! 

1.5 Million Books on your Cellphone!

Google is contributing to  your bad eyesight by putting 1.5 million books available to you on your cellphone. 

LA Times

Reading Over 460 books in One Year? Can it be Done?

Well, one person says yes! This from the LA Times.