Library

Library 101: A Handbook for the School Library Media Specialist
$35.00
Required textbook for Grad class. Good general information but no earth shattering information is included in the book.

Please Bury Me in the Library
$16.00
I'm a librarian and I love this book. My boys gave it to me for Christmas and it was perfect. The artwork is beautiful and the poems are very clever.

Hasbro Library Monopoly Game
$21.99
Our daughter is now to the age where we want to introduce her to all the old classic board games we enjoyed as kids. But as I'm sure you know, after years of use and abuse, the standard cardboard-boxed board games start to disintegrate and playing pieces begin disappearing. Not to mention, storing all those large and different-sized game boxes becomes a hassle.

Therefore, I was pleasantly surprised when my daughter recently received two Hasbro Vintage board games for her birthday: "Monopoly" and "Clue."

For those of you old enough to remember the '3m Bookshelf' Games from the 1960's and 70's, Hasbro has taken the idea to a new level.
While the 3m Games (and other manufacturuers who followed in their shoes) were simply nicely-decorated cardboard boxes that could be stored on your bookshelves, the new Hasbro games are housed in sturdy wooden boxes that are designed to resemble leather-bound books. In fact, the Hasbro games look identical to my old collection of textbooks from lawschool - except for the words "monopoly" and "Clue" printed on their spine.

"Monopoly" contains all the playing pieces you're accustomed to (the money and property deeds are slightly smaller than in the classic version of the game), but the houses and hotels are made of solid wood rather than cheap plastic. The colors and finishes on the board, playing pieces, and printed stock gives the set an old-fashioned (dare I say 'vintage') feel.
"Clue" also has all the familiar playing pieces you've come to know, but in this case, everything appears to be the same size as in the classic version (as far as I can tell).

The only concern I have is regarding the construction of the playing boards. Due to the compact size of the 'faux-book' container, it was necessary for Hasbro to make the playing board fold multiple times in order to fit. This results in a single short, thin paper hinge that holds the two main portions of the board together when unfolded on the table. Care will need to be taken when handling the board to avoid tearing this hinge; it doesn't look like it will take much abuse.

But, all in all, these games are a great value for the money and they will make a very handsome addition to any formal library.
(We intend to get the entire set...)

At Home with Books: How Booklovers Live with and Care for Their Libraries
$60.00
While the photos show many upscale and elegant home libraries, there are some wonderful ideas in each, that can translate to a more modest library. Additionally, this book profiles related companies, such as Putnam Rolling Ladders, and gives concise and useful information on proper book care, bookplates, lighting, library furniture, and of course, a myriad of shelving styles. We bought this as we are designing a simple home library for our extensive collection of art, architecture, photography and garden design tomes, as well as some rare specimens that need special care. This book is proving to be both inspirational and useful.