July 15, 2016

In a 74-18 vote by the US Senate this past Wednesday, Dr. Carla Hayden was confirmed as America’s fourteenth Librarian of Congress. She is simultaenously the first woman and the first African-American to… Read more »

Libraries & librarians

Rare sculptures by the 'Bookish Banksy' are up for auction — Nikki Griffiths
Century-old critics consulted; Melville's mastery mentioned — Mike Lindgren
Solange unveils free library of rare works by Black artists and writers — Tom Clayton
Northern Ireland libraries "amnesty" sees 87,000 overdue fines wiped — Tom Clayton

Following shootings, a surge in sales of books on race in the Twin Cities

Kait Howard

As the people of the Twin Cities grapple with the police shooting of Philandro Castile outside of St. Paul, together with the shootings in Baton Rouge and Dallas, some seem to… Read more »

Barnes and Noble teams up with publisher of failed movie scripts, anticipates great success

Simon Reichley

A few weeks ago we covered Barnes and Noble’s most recent round of fiscal reporting, and although the news was a little grim, corporate leadership at the retail giant remained… Read more »

With the girls

Carly Miller

Gone Girl. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. The Girl Who Played with Fire. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest. Girl in the Dark. Girl with a Pearl Earring.… Read more »

Melville House Books

Dr. Carla Hayden is appointed Librarian of Congress, makes history

Chad Felix