Here’s a note from colleague Sim Comfort, an American ex-pat living in London. It resonated with me, and may prove to be the solution to the problem of gun violence… I had a phone call from Democrats Abroad the other day to make sure I’m registered for the midterm elections, so I took the opportunity […] More >>
Archives for May 2022
Look What I Found!
Whenever I come home from a book fair, I set my purchases aside for collation and inspection. If a previously undetected flaw emerges, it’ll be close enough to the time of purchase that the original seller will not be excessively inconvenienced by its return. Sometimes, however, distractions arise. When I returned from New York last […] More >>
I had it all wrong
I thought the Georgetown Book Fair was going to be all about celebrity-themed cocktails, diletantish swells, and dolled-up swellettes swanning about, sipping bubbly. Instead, it turned out to be a well-organized and well-publicized event attended by a surprisingly eager crowd whose median age was well below the usual range of doddering book fair visitors. They […] More >>
We’ll See…
Spent most of my free time this weekend packing for the Georgetown Rare Book Fair, which will be held May 13 – 15 at the City Tavern in Washington, DC. The event promises to be an interesting one. This book fair is a fundraiser for the historic Tavern Club. From what I can gather from […] More >>
New York Book Fair Recovery Therapy
Jay, VT. May 2, 2022 More >>