Yet Another Book Post

What else would you expect? I'm a librarian after all.

One of my responsibilities at the library is book ordering. In the past couple weeks, I finally got a chance to do just that for this fiscal year.

A couple weeks ago, I helped a student who was looking for a star-gazing book. While helping him, I thought the collection might benefit from some newer astronomy books. So I did some research. A little bit later, I thought of C, a usenet pal of mine who's an astronomy prof. So I sent him an email.

Here's the very first book he recommended-- he said it was appropriate for everyone and gives them as gifts. He also encouraged me to buy a copy for myself. He & a colleague of his made additional recommendations.

And yes, I ordered the book. Libraries-- whether they're public, school, or collegiate-- always need more Curious George.

A co-worker also handed me record slips of books requested. I've been going through them and made requests based on interest and availability.

Here's something I ordered last fiscal year. These examples of art-- whether they're associated with anime, manga, or graphic novels-- are subjects of interest.

At the book club meeting last week, I was asked what type of book I would be choosing when it was my turn to select. My usual book club m.o. is to pick a book that is a change of pace and would offset other selections. I mentioned I would likely pick a comedic novel. I still don't know which one. I could change my focus some and select this Will Eisner graphic novel. It would be certainly be different. But just because it's different doesn't mean that it'd be a good choice though. I have authors in mind though.