The Secret Life of Books

Categories: News

In this digital age, we book lovers know there’s nothing quite like a physical book. The way it smells, its weight in your hand, the feel of turning a page, its ability to come alive at night…?

Toronto’s Type Books has made a charming stop-motion video of a world where books wake up after dark. The video reminds us that books have personalities — some sweet, some mischievous. And you won’t know until you scoop one up and take it home.

I caught a glimpse of Algonquin’s Exley. Can you spot any of your favorites?

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Jessica Hopper: Band Mediator

Categories: Excerpts, How-to, Kids, Music, Video

Everyone with an instrument has had the inspiration at least once-let’s start a band! But things often fall apart when it becomes apparent that mere possession of an old guitar isn’t enough to push you to stardom. Luckily, today’s youth has Jessica Hopper’s The Girls’ Guide to Rocking-a guide to starting a band, writing songs, becoming a rock legend, and all of the roadblocks along the way.

Click here to read an excerpt

The Girls’ Guide to Rocking // Adventure from Alan Del Rio Ortiz on Vimeo.

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Tab Hunter Confidential, by Tab Hunter with Eddie Muller

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James Michael Tyler and ’50s screen idol Tab Hunter chat about the memoir, Tab Hunter Confidential; a look back at leading ladies, recording music, working with John Waters, and being gay in Hollywood.

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NPR Listener’s Encyclopedia of Classical Music by Ted Libbey

Categories: Music, Video

The NPR Listener’s Encyclopedia of Classical Music is a complete history of classical music as well as a guide for listeners through some of the greatest masterpieces in musical history. Watc author Ted Libbey talk about how to best use and engage with the book.

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The New York Times: The Complete Front Pages

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Take a look at The New York Times: The Complete Front Pages, a beautiful book and complete dvd archive that will take you back through the last 150+ years of world news.

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Moving On by Steve Hanks

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Watch painter Steve Hanks, author of Moving On, discuss his watercolor paintings and the emotions that lead him to create the book.

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