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‘Outlander’ Author, Diana Gabaldon, Donates literary Archive to Texas A&M

My maternal grandmother was an avid reader like me. We often talked about books we were reading over the years. She turned me onto reading books written by Diana Gabaldon.

Yesterday, I’ve learned that Diana Gabaldon is donating her entire literary archives to Texas A & M in an article titled, ‘Outlander’ author donates literary archive to Texas A&M by Stephen Perez.

In the article, Stephen Perez wrote the following:

The “Outlander” universe, in which a time-traveling British nurse finds adventure and romance with an 18th-century Scottish warrior, is coming to Aggieland.

The best-selling book series author, Dr. Diana Gabaldon, has selected Texas A&M University’s Cushing Memorial Library and Archives as the permanent home for her literary papers, notes and memorabilia from the historical science fiction, adventure-romance series and its hit streaming adaptation.

The collection will capture the evolution of Gabaldon’s storytelling and offer a glimpse into how her 1991 debut novel “Outlander” grew into a global phenomenon spanning novels, companion works and a long-running television adaptation.

“The acquisition of a collection of this magnitude marks a pivotal moment in the growth of our Libraries’ collections,” said Julie Mosbo Ballestro, university librarian and assistant provost. “We have long admired Diana’s contributions to the field, and we are eager to integrate her work into our Science Fiction and Fantasy Research Collection that ranks among the finest in the world.”

What I didn't know, until reading the above article, is that Texas A & M has a rich science fiction tradition! Click on the link to read the full story.

Director of Eisenhower Library in Kansas Ousted After Refusing to Give Trump Administration a Sword

I am tired of the Trump Administration's bullying!! It seems like every time you turn around someone is being called out by President Trump for being a bad person and/or fired for no good reason.

Case in point, I recently read an article titled, 'Director of Eisenhower Library in Kansas ousted after refusing to give Trump administration a sword' by Zane Irwin. 

In the article, I learned that Todd Arrington, the "director of the  [Eisenhower] presidential library and museum in Abilene, Kansas, said he was suddenly told to resign or be fired."

I also learned the following information from the above mentioned article:

Todd Arrington’s resignation came shortly after Arrington refused to relinquish one of President Eisenhower’s swords from the museum’s collection. President Trump’s administration wanted to give one of the artifacts as a gift to King Charles III on Trump’s most recent state visit to the United Kingdom.

Arrington said his direct superior informed him on Monday evening that he would be asked to resign. The supervisor, who Arrington declined to name, said he was passing down orders from unknown higher-ups.

All Arrington heard is that he “could no longer be trusted with confidential information” due to conduct related to the sword disagreement.

“I was obviously shocked and saddened and heartbroken,” Arrington said in an interview with the Kansas News Service. “I have almost 30 years of government service. I've never had a bad mark against me.”

The National Archives and Records Administration, which operates presidential libraries like Eisenhower’s, replied to a Kansas News Service inquiry with an automated message that said it was closed due to the U.S. government shutdown that began Wednesday. The White House Press Office sent a similar message.

Click on the first link above to read the full news story. 

I feel like I am living in a fascist/authoritarian regime right now when I read articles like the one cited above. How dare Trump request a sword from a presidential library to give as a gift to King Charles III... And then proceed to fire Todd Arrington for not relinquishing the sword to him!!

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Happy National Library Outreach Day!!!

 

US Blocks Canadian Library Access Cross-Border to the Haskell Free Library and Opera House and Outrage Erupts!

 

This is such sad regarding the Haskell Free Library and Opera House, which sits on the Canadian and US Vermont Border.  

According to the above video, "outrage erupts as the US blocks Canadian libraries from cross-border access! US officials cite drug trafficking concerns, but a Quebec town claims the move weakens vital international collaboration. Learn more about this escalating US-Canada conflict and its implications."

Marsh's Library is the Oldest Public Library in Dublin, Ireland!

 

Marsh's Library in Dublin, Ireland was founded in 1707 and was the 1st public library in Ireland! Marsh's library has a collection of over 25,000 books, 300 manuscripts, and was founded by Narcissus Marsh. I obtained this information from Wikipedia. Click on the above link to read more about Marsh's Library!

Side note, I don't think the library locks patrons/readers inside cages any longer in an effort to prevent them from stealing their rare books. However, it sounds like they did at one time. 

View the following photo of the "caged" reading rooms where readers sat inside while they were reviewing rare books.

Additionally, I discovered that Marsh's Library is situated next to St Patrick's Cathedral. Author, Jonathan Swift, is buried at St. Patrick's Cathedral. So, it may be worthwhile to visit St. Patrick's Cathedral and also Swift's burial site before or after visiting Marsh's Library.

Below is a short video, which showcases the interior of Marsh's Library!

Marsh's Library looks amazing!! I would love to visit this library along with St. Patrick's Cathedral some day.

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New Little Library Find In San Ramon This Afternoon!!

 

This afternoon, my husband and I did a quick drive out so that we could seek out a new Little Free Library that recently launched in our area. 

We found the above LFL sitting on the homeowner's walkway. I dropped off two books and snagged two books. 

One of the books I took home with me, A Well Behaved Woman by Therese Anne Fowler, had been a wishlist book. I've been lucky enough to find several wishlist books at Little Free Libraries over the years!

Glad we missed the rain while seeking out this LFL. But a storm is brewing and the skies have been cloudy and overcast all day, along with a wind advisory.

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you're all safe and doing well!!

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Happy National Librarian Day!

 

Happy Library Lovers Day!

 

I hope you have fun visiting the library today!

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Little Free Libraries in Eureka, California

The week of April 16th, my husband and I spent 4.5 days in Eureka, California on vacation. It was our 1st time visiting Eureka, which is a small coastal town in Northern California. 

We stayed in an adorable AirBnB that was in a residential neighborhood and close to all the touristy destinations we wanted to visit during our stay in Eureka, California.

And, of course, we found a few Little Free Libraries during our visit to Eureka... In fact, we found three Little Free Libraries during our visit. However, we forgot to take a photograph of the last one we found! 

The really cool thing is we discovered our 1st Little Free Library in front of the AirBnB we stayed at in Eureka! How cool is that?

Have you visited any Little Free Libraries recently?

Little Free Library in Ukiah, California

 

On our drive home from our week long vacation last week, my hubby and I stopped off in Ukiah, California and discovered this Little Free Library in a residential neighborhood. I like the garden setting for this LFL. I even found a couple of good books. 

I find it super fun to discover Little Free Libraries on vacation or even on day trips!!

Little Free Library in Cloverdale, California

Last week, my husband and I took a week long vacation. We stayed mainly in Eureka, California, which is a small, coastal town in the northern part of the state. We also stayed a couple of nights in Willits, California at the end of our vacation to break up the driving time on our way home. 

On our drive to Eureka, California, we stopped off in Cloverdale, California where we found this cute, new to us Little Free Library with stained glass doors and fun decorative exterior!

New Little Free Library in San Ramon, California!!

 

Yesterday on Friday, March 31st, my husband and I enjoyed finding this cute, new to us Little Free Library in San Ramon, California! I left two books and came away with two book to add to my ever growing 'to be read pile'. 

I always enjoy finding new to me Little Free Libraries. Especially if they contain books I want to read! Have you discovered any Little Free Libraries lately?