In need of some niche reading lists? A list of books that take place in one day, or a list inspired by the Met Gala perhaps? Look no further than Electric Lit.
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Books
Overdue Book Returned Decades Later
A library in Ireland had a book returned last week that was nearly 82 years overdue. Better late than never?
Mental Illness Memoirs
Airbnbs with Libraries!
Traveling this summer? Check out these awesome Airbnbs that have gorgeous libraries!
To add a library to a house is to give that house a soul. —Cicero
Are you a poet?
Top 11 Challenged Books of 2018
The American Library Association has released the list of the top 11 most challenged titles of 2018. Have you read any?
Tracking Down Forgotten Books
Remember the color of the cover of a book but not the title? We've all been there. Read about NYPL librarians helping patrons track down forgotten books in this Atlas Obscura article. Also, check out this NYPL blog post for ways to track down books when you have forgotten the title.
The Most Disturbing Books
What comes to mind when you consider the most disturbing book you've read? Check out this list of disturbing reads from readers of The Guardian. Definitely not bedtime reading material!
Il Bibliomotocarro
This story from BBC features a retired teacher who delivers books in his van, the Bibliomotocarro, to children in small, remote towns in Italy.
Do you have what it takes to be a professional book sorter?
The New York Public Library has a remarkable system and team of people who sort their books. Read about it on Alas Obscura.
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