Jefferson’s library
The Library of Congress is attempting to reassemble Thomas Jefferson’s library as it was sold to Congress. (Via.)
The Library of Congress is attempting to reassemble Thomas Jefferson’s library as it was sold to Congress. (Via.)
In the current EW, Alison Bechdel recalls how she developed an aversion to reading anything she was told to.
Researchers are working with a two-leaf e-book that allows the reader to simulate turning pages.
When Charles Ives’ fiancee Harmony Twichell presented her beloved to Mark Twain for approval, “Twain drew out his first overlook, finally ordering ‘Spin him around — let’s see the aft!’” I learned this thanks to Jack Pendarvis, who idolizes Ives as passionately as I do Twain (but probably less conflictedly), and who, after our all our excited back-and-forth, said, “I . . .