Tag Archives: bookstores
On the Sem Coop’s Best of 2009
My local independent bookstore, the Seminary Co-Op / 57th Street Books announced their “Best of 2009” list this week. Check it out! Unfortunately, I haven’t read any of their recommended books yet, although I do have Nick Hornby’s latest on … Continue reading
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Open Books Chicago
open books chicago Three Cheers for Open Books! This weekend was the grand opening of their downtown Chicago store (near the Chicago stop on the Brown Line train). Open Books is a non-profit bookstore with a wealth of energy & … Continue reading
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Readinglist: Literature of Trauma
Literature of Trauma | by shazmosis Strolling through the Seminary Coop Bookstore in Hyde Park, I paused to take a look at some of the reading lists for Fall Quarter classes at the University of Chicago. Here’s the list (sorry … Continue reading
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Loot from Newberry Library Bookfair (Chicago, 7/24/2009)
Loot from Newberry Library Bookfair 7/24/2009 Originally uploaded by shazmosis I finally made it to the impressive Newberry library for their annual Bookfair (which continues this weekend)! Here’s my haul of books from the day.
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Printer’s Row Lit Fest 2009!
Chicago’s Printer’s Row Book Fair (now “Lit Fest”) is always a grand time! Unfortunately, I’ve been too busy at work to properly prepare and didn’t make any ticket requests for the big name (Gaiman, Eggers, etcetera) speakers. Still, it’s always … Continue reading
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Swaptree
Since I’ve been promoting swaptree in person at every chance I get, I may as well promote swaptree online! Always fascinated by barter, I’ve been very pleased with Swaptree and have been using it to “upgrade” some of my book … Continue reading
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